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Prof. Paul Howarth CBE

Non-Executive Director

Paul has extensive experience in the nuclear industry covering operations, commercial and research portfolios in the UK and also overseas. He has worked with a broad range of stakeholders across Government, industry and academia.  Key highlights:

  • PhD in Nuclear Physics on the European Fusion Programme
  • Worked on Plutonium Finishing Lines at Sellafield
  • Post-Doctorate Research in Japan on Actinide X-ray Measurements for Advanced Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing
  • Worked closely with UK Government on case for new nuclear build
  • Co-founded the Dalton Nuclear Institute at Manchester University
  • Chief Executive of the UK National Nuclear Laboratory and led transition from GOCO to Gov UK
  • Elected Fellow of Royal Academy of Engineering in 2014 and Alumnus from Harvard Business School

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How robots keep us safe in the workplace

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How robots keep our people safe:

Here at AWE, in a move towards smarter and safer workplaces, we recently unveiled that we have added robot dogs (otherwise known as quadruped robots) to our elite force to enhance safety, efficiency and data collection.

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Quantum Centre for Nuclear Defence and Security launched

As AWE commemorates its 75th anniversary this year, we also join the global scientific community in marking the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology 2025 (IYQ), recognising a century of groundbreaking achievements in quantum physics and its transformative impact on the world.

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