Our research on #Chernobyl nuclear fuel materials features today in the The Independent. Read the article to find out more about why we need to remove the fuel from the reactor once and for all, and how our research is helping. ISL_Sheffieldᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠ Materials at TUoS independent.co.uk/news/world/eur…

🚨The call for discipline leads in environmental science, sub-surface engineering, and geo-technical/engineered barriers closes on Monday 14th June. More details here: research-support-office-gdf.ac.uk/2021/04/22/cal…

You can now register your interest for our annual conference, taking place on the 15th / 16th September. This will be in person in Manchester (🤞): eventbrite.co.uk/e/rwm-rso-annu…

The European Commission has opened their Nuclear Innovation Prize, which includes a radioactive waste management category. If you have a great example of original, technically excellent and impactful research then look here to apply (deadline 20th Oct): ec.europa.eu/info/research-…

If you want to apply for #PublicEngagement grants but eligibility is usually a barrier PLEASE take a look at this grant. We have shaken up who can apply and be eligible grant holders. #OpeningUpScience #CommunityFocused #EDI #EDIInSTEM #STEM #STEAM

A couple of PhD projects for the environmental sciences- coastal change and non radiological pollutants, an open call and an extensive list of other topics! Sign up to the mailing list to get notified of opportunities to engage

If your university, research group, lab or company would like to help scholars and students from #Ukraine who are affected by Russia's brutal invasion, join #ScienceForUkraine by submitting your offer of support here: scienceforukraine.eu/help.html

Delighted to see our new book on Biomarkers of Radiation in the Environment (BRITE) is now available. A valuable resource for anyone interested in how biomarkers can improve understanding of radiation in the environment and its potential impacts. link.springer.com/book/10.1007/9…

Come work with me 😊 Biosphere research manager position with a focus on modelling (biosphere/climate)

I've been promoted to support Nuclear Waste Services Research Support Office so my research manager job is currently being advertised. Focusing more on environmental sciences (e.g. ecosystem processes & biosphere characterisation) thomas-thor.com/jobs/senior-bi…

An 18 month Nuclear Waste Services funded PDRA position in Applied Social Sciences is available at TU SSSHL. The project will explore "Engaging Communities with Intergenerational Justice in Nuclear Waste Management". Deadline 26/09. More details and how to apply here:recruitment.tees.ac.uk/trent16live_we…

There's still time to register for the webinar next week. More details can be found in the eventbrite: eventbrite.co.uk/e/nuclear-wast…

💰This year's PhD bursary call is now live! Nuclear Waste Services is looking to fund research that will underpin the GDF programme. Head to the RSO website to find out more details and how to apply: research-support-office-gdf.ac.uk/research/fundi…

On Wednesday 5th October we are hosting an online information session with Q&A for people to find out more about the RSO and the bursary call process. Register here to receive the webinar link: eventbrite.co.uk/e/nws-rso-phd-…

⏰We are hosting a short webinar to launch the bursary call and answer any questions today 13:00- 13:30. Register now via the eventbrite to be sent the joining details!

Registration for our annual conference is open now! Head to our website to find out more and register your interest in attending: research-support-office-gdf.ac.uk/connect/events/

📢Pre-announcement of a joint Nuclear Waste Services & Natural Environment Research Council funding call "derisking geological disposal of radioactive waste in the UK". Up to £5m available for multi-disciplinary team. 22 Nov - call opens 19 Jan - webinar & networking 23 March - call closes ukri.org/opportunity/de…

RSO webinar on gas migration and reactivity in a GDF 📅Thurs 24th Nov, 13:00 We will hear about large scale experiments taking place in the Underground Rock Laboratory at Mont Terri, the EURAD testing programme at British Geological Survey, and more! Register here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/nuclear-wast…

Radionuclides in a Marine Environment 📅20th March, 10:00 - 12:00 This outputs of this online workshop will support a Natural Environment Research Council highlight topic proposal. If you are a researcher in this area it would be fantastic to get your feedback. Register here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/nws-rso-nerc…

We have finished off the day with a useful presentation on Oxford’s Atom Probe Tomography from Christina Hofer. Followed by an overview of Nuclear Waste Services & the plans for a GDF in the UK from Kat Rianes. 📷 Kat with Steve Hepworth answering questions on careers and more!