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Bundling unique European expertise for spaceborne devices
Ferdinand-Braun-Institut, SweGaN AB, and the University of Bristol are partnering in the European Space Agency funded Kassiopeia project. The teams join forces to develop high-performance Ka-band GaN MMICs (monolithic microwave integrated circuits). Applications for these devices include beam steering antennas for satellite communications and radar applications.
University of Bristol wins significant funding for three new National Nuclear User Facilities
The Interface Analysis Centre has led successful bids for three National Nuclear User Facility bids covering robotics, microscopy and materials research.
New research identifies Fukushima reactor unit 1 material in environment
Through the analysis of sub-mm particulate sourced from the environment, new research published today in Nature Communications by scientists from the University of Bristol, Diamond Light Source and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency has identified specific fallout particles from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in the environment that give insights into the events that occurred in reactor Unit 1.
Materials science research celebrated at student conference
Interface Analysis Centre PhD student Jolene Cook wins award at a recent conference held in Bristol.
Fukushima PhD Thesis published by Springer
Dr Peter Martin of the Interface Analysis Centre has had his PhD thesis published by Springer in their series recognising outstanding PhD research.
BCFN Director finalist for Launch Great West Innovation Champion Award
New Radiation Hot Spots Identified in Chernobyl by Bristol Researchers
A team of researchers from the School of Physics and the Faculty of Engineering has completed the most comprehensive survey yet of Chernobyl’s Red Forest – one of the most radioactive sites on Earth.
Dr Annela Seddon awarded University Research Fellowship
Successful second year of Bristol-MAI exchange programme
Renewal of Nuclear Energy Futures CDT
Several members of the South West Nuclear Hub are celebrating the renewal of the Nuclear Energy Futures Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT), funded by EPSRC.
Adventures in Japan – Reactor Cores and Dragon Eggs
In October 2018 a team from the University of Bristol, led by RAIN researchers Professor Tom Scott and Dr Yannick Verbelen with Dr Chris Hutson and PhD student Dean Connor ventured to Japan, flying first to Osaka for a visit to collaboration partners at the Kyoto University Research Reactor Institute (KURRI).
Could ‘Iron Man’ style suit be the answer to the world’s biggest nuclear challenge?
If wearable technologies are the future, a radioactive-busting robotic suit could represent yet one more dramatic step into the beyond.
South West Nuclear Hub wins Academic Innovator award
The South West Nuclear Hub is the proud winner of an The Engineer Collaborate to Innovate Award, following a recent ceremony in London.
Three months with Hitachi-GE: a Student's story
Each year one student on the MSc Nuclear Science and Engineering programme at the University of Bristol is able to undertake an exciting internship with Hitachi-GE in Japan.
South West Nuclear Hub celebrates research and skills growth on two year anniversary
The South West Nuclear Hub has recently celebrated the second anniversary of its doors opening and colleagues gathered in the David Smith Building to reflect on the success in addressing nuclear skills, research and innovation challenges so far.
£9.4m Research Funding Announced for Collaborative Nuclear Decommissioning Research
A large programme of projects looking into nuclear decommissioning has been announced, that will see a consortium of 11 universities collaborate with industry on over 40 projects with funding totalling over £9m. This includes South West Nuclear Hub members the universities of Bristol and Southampton, as well as Cavendish Nuclear.
University of Southampton join the South West Nuclear Hub
The South West Nuclear Hub, based at the University of Bristol, has grown its academic network further by welcoming the University of Southampton as another University member.
‘Dragon eggs’ hatched to monitor volcanic activity
The University of Bristol is pioneering the monitoring of volcanic activity by developing a cutting-edge measurement system that can withstand the harsh conditions around the heart of an active volcano.
Robotics Researchers Visit Local School with Special Guest Superhero
A number of researchers from the School of Physics recently visited a local primary school to introduce the children to robotics and the wide range of exciting equipment in use at the University of Bristol.
IAC Celebrates Latest PhD Graduates
Two PhD students from the Interface Analysis Centre celebrated their graduation during the July Ceremonies having successfully completed their nuclear-related theses.
IAC Students Recognised for Superior Research Papers
Two PhD students from the School of Physics at the University of Bristol have received "Superior Paper” recognition for their research following the Waste Management Symposium (WMS) 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona earlier this year.