We are interested in research that would help us to better understand the value and long-term legacy of the UK’s civil nuclear heritage in order to support us in making informed decisions regarding our decommissioning mission.
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The early years of the 21st century have seen energy policy return to the political agenda both in the UK and internationally. Growing concerns about environmental, economic and social issues associated with energy produ...
Funded by: EPSRC
Lead research organisation: University of Manchester
The project focuses on sustainability assessment of nuclear power, which aligns with the question about understanding the value and legacy of the UK's civil nuclear heritage.
Using a deliberative approach, ECOSENS will analyse citizens’ views and risk perceptions, benefits and potentials of current and new nuclear technologiesin the context of majorsocietal challenges(climate crisis,sustainab...
Funded by: Horizon Europe Guarantee
Lead research organisation: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
The project analyzes economic and social considerations for the future of nuclear energy, which is relevant to understanding the long-term legacy of the UK's civil nuclear heritage.
UK government is committed to nuclear energy having an important role in delivering a secure, low-carbon and affordable energy future, with their aspirations for new build power stations and life extension of the existin...
Funded by: EPSRC
Lead research organisation: University of Leeds
The project focuses on transformative science and engineering for nuclear decommissioning, directly related to the UK's civil nuclear heritage and decommissioning mission.