6 December 2024 | 0 minutes read

The next generation of nuclear science

AWE is embarking on a multi-year, multi-billion-pound portfolio of infrastructure investments across its estate. At the heart of this programme is the Future Materials Campus (FMC), a collection of facilities that will drive nuclear science and innovation in construction, science, technology, and other fields, securing the UK’s position as a world-leader in new nuclear technologies.

In a new opinion piece published by The Engineer, Sharif Narouz, Future Materials Campus (FMC) Programme Director, writes about the new facilities to help maintain the UK’s nuclear deterrent.

Read Sharif’s article in The Engineer Online

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