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Rolls-Royce SMR secures contract to build Europe’s first SMR fleet
Rolls-Royce SMR and Great British Energy – Nuclear (GBE-N) have signed a contract that enables work to start immediately on the delivery of three Rolls-Royce Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) at Wylfa, on the coast of Ynys Môn (Anglesey) in North Wales. Read more via The Manufacturer
Funding to accelerate UK’s market readiness for autonomous vehicles
Eight studies exploring how autonomous vehicles could benefit businesses and communities across the UK have received funding from a UK Government-backed initiative aimed at accelerating the rollout of commercially viable connected and automated mobility (CAM) solutions in the UK. Read more via The Manufacturer
Chemical engineering course applications surge as student interest grows
Applications to chemical and process engineering degree courses across the UK have risen sharply, according to new data from UCAS, signalling renewed interest in a discipline long affected by low awareness among prospective students. Read more via The Manufacturer
WMG secures funding to explore acoustics-led materials innovation
Researchers at the Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), University of Warwick, have secured new funding to explore how acoustics can be applied to materials engineering, in a project aimed at improving the safety and performance of building materials. Read more via The Manufacturer
Lawton Engineering celebrates 25 years with push into new markets
Poole-based Lawton Engineering is marking its 25th anniversary by setting its sights on expanding its capabilities to appeal to a wider range of industries. Read more via The Manufacturer
