Skills And Expertise Case Studies
Maintaining excellence at the NFCE
ACCIDENT TOLERANT FUEL | NUCLEAR FUEL CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE | SKILLS AND EXPERTISE | SUPPLY CHAIN AND ECONOMY | WORLD-CLASS FACILITIESThe Nuclear Fuel Centre of Excellence (NFCE) unifies top UK talent to resolve national clean energy security and establish a high-value nuclear economy. Rob Harrison, Research Fellow at the University of Manchester, explains how AFCP is strengthening the NFCE framework through skill retention, infrastructure investment and supply chain collaboration.
Linking multidisciplinary talent across national labs
A UNITED MISSION | ENGAGEMENT | INNOVATION | NATIONAL NUCLEAR USER FACILITY | NUCLEAR DATA | SKILLS AND EXPERTISE | WORLD-CLASS FACILITIESWith scientific skills and unique facilities that will underpin the UK’s clean energy transition, Britain’s world-class national laboratories are working together through AFCP. Andy Duncan, Account Manager at the National Physical Laboratory, details the joint ambition across national labs to continue innovation into 2050 and beyond.
Quality investment for improved iodine understanding
NNL | OFF GAS CAPTURE | SKILLS AND EXPERTISE | WORLD-CLASS FACILITIESAFCP’s Off-gas Capture project is key to ensure that environmental protection remains at the centre of future fuel deployment. Infrastructure investment at NNL and the University of Leeds is ensuring that the UK maintains the right skills and facilities to address the off-gas iodine challenge.
Reviving sustainable solutions for long-term success
AQUEOUS RECYCLE | INNOVATION | NET ZERO | SKILLS AND EXPERTISE | SUPPLY CHAIN AND ECONOMY | WASTE IMMOBILISATION TECHNOLOGIES | WORLD-CLASS FACILITIESNet Zero is mobilising businesses to centre sustainability at the forefront of advanced fuel concepts. Sebastian Lawson, Research Manager at SME GeoRoc Ltd, explains how the company is developing innovative treatment solutions to ensure the future fuel cycle remains environmentally conscious.
Offering opportunity for the future fuel cycle workforce
NET ZERO | SKILLS AND EXPERTISE | SUPPLY CHAIN AND ECONOMYAFCP is positioning partners across the UK to influence national nuclear ambition. David Hughes, Head of Advisory at DBD, summarises the impact AFCP collaboration is having on future-proofing his company’s talent pool and work opportunity.
Informing UK development through trusted expertise
ACCIDENT TOLERANT FUEL | ENGAGEMENT | INNOVATION | NATIONAL NUCLEAR USER FACILITY | SKILLS AND EXPERTISE | SUPPLY CHAIN AND ECONOMYAt Jacobs, AFCP is securing employee development whilst safeguarding the development of future reactors. Aidan Cole-Baker, Managing Consultant for Materials Science at Jacobs, shares how the programme is accelerating Jacobs’ clean energy ambition.
