United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory

Small can, big impact ⚛️

When we say nuclear energy is powerful, we mean it. This single can shows how much used nuclear fuel you'd need for a lifetime of power - every device you'll charge, every meal you'll cook, keeping your lights on day and night.

That's the incredible efficiency of nuclear energy.

Thanks to @ziontree for sharing this message far and wide! 🙌

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At 11am today, we will pause.

To remember.

To reflect.

To honour those who served and sacrificed.

Lest We Forget.

Have you watched our Strategic Plan 2026 launch video yet? Here's your reason to.

Filming across UKNNL's nuclear-licensed sites is no small undertaking.

Our behind-the-scenes article tells that story, with a look at what it took to bring this plan, and the people behind it, to life. We couldn’t have done it without the patience and expertise of our film partner, Adamedia.

Click through for a glimpse behind the camera here: Behind the scenes: uknnl.com/2026/10/behind…

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Our four research centres and three professional hubs sit at the heart of UKNNL's Strategic Plan 2026, each with a unique identity reflecting the national science it delivers.

Our COO, Wayne Muckley summarised: “There are things this country can only do inside these centres and hubs. Customers come to us for the combination of world-class infrastructure and technical capability, and our plan sets out how we'll keep developing both over the next five years.”

Read more about our Strategic Plan: uknnl.com/strategic-plan

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Our Strategic Plan is built around five Science Missions: Future Energy, Fuel, Fleet Support, Plutonium Science, and Environmental Restoration and Health.

Each one responds to a real and growing demand from government and our sector, from securing the fuel that powers the UK's reactors, to helping keep the UK’s current fleet of power stations and the Royal Navy’s submarines running safely, to managing the UK's plutonium inventory.

“That’s five clear reasons why our people get up in the morning, and five clear reasons why the UK should be glad they do,” said our Chief Scientific Officer and Deputy CEO Gareth Headdock.

Read more about our Science Missions and what they mean for the UK's nuclear future: uknnl.com/strategic-plan

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