Why do we need Nuclear FiRST?
Over many years, research in all aspects of nuclear fission has been neglected in the UK. However, Government policy now requires rejuvenation of this research, to support cleanup of the historical nuclear legacy, geological disposal of radioactive wastes, a new generation of nuclear power stations, and military nuclear applications. Surveys estimate that, over the next 15 years, the civil nuclear industry alone needs 1000 new graduate/PhD recruits per year. As part of our efforts to rebuild high level nuclear skills in the UK, the EPSRC has supported our Nuclear FiRST Doctoral Training Centre.
