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PM: Barrow a blueprint for positive impact of defence spending across the country

Barrow is a blueprint for how defence spending can boost communities up and down the country, the Prime Minister will say while on a visit to the town …

March 20, 2025

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Nuclear Sponsorship Scheme 2025 & 2026

Take your next step to your dream career with over £50,000 of funding Are you ready to kicksta …

March 18, 2025

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Level 4 Project Management Apprenticeships – Now Live!

Do you want to be at the heart of real Defence issues and play a key role in the United Kingdom’s (UK) national security? Then this  Level …

March 18, 2025

Events

Technical Engineering Graduate Scheme Webinar – Click to register!

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March 13, 2025

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Regional Collaboration for Nuclear Skills Growth

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March 12, 2025

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Women in Defence UK Awards 2025 – now open for nominations!

Celebrating exceptional people and teams in Defence This year is Women in Defence UK’s 10th Ann …

March 10, 2025

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Apply Now for the Eko Youth Sports Fund for the 2025/26 season!

Are you part of a youth sports team in need of a kit refresh for the upcoming season? If so, the Eko Youth Sports Fund is here to help! …

March 06, 2025

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On International Women’s Day, hear from a leading figure in Britain’s submarine dismantling programme about her journey from a chemistry enthusiast to pioneering nuclear expert!

A senior defence nuclear leader has shared her inspiring journey from a young girl with a chemistry set to becoming a key figure in one of the UK’s mo …

March 04, 2025

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Event – Babcock Festival of Engineering!

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March 04, 2025

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The Nuclear Skills Plan

The Nuclear Skills Plan was launched in May 2024 as part of a ‘national endeavour’ to secure the future of the UK’s defence and civil nuclear in …

February 25, 2025

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Event – Learn Live!

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February 18, 2025

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National Apprenticeship Week – T Level Thursday

T Levels are qualifications for 16- to 19-year-olds taken after GCSEs. They are broadly equivalent to 3 A levels and focus on te …

February 13, 2025

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Applications are now Open for the Nuclear Bursary to Support Aspiring Nuclear Professionals!

Unlock your potential: Take your first step into the exciting world of Nuclear! …

February 12, 2025

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See what some DNE Apprentices have to say!

The path of an apprentice is a unique and transformative journey and is a blend of hands-on learning, mentorship, and personal growth. As an apprentic …

February 12, 2025

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Celebrating One Year of Destination Nuclear

It’s been one whole year since, a first-of-its-kind national campaign to promote and raise awareness of the breadth of opportunities on offer within …

February 11, 2025

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National Apprenticeship Week 2025 – Submarine Delivery Agency

Listen to real life apprentices from the SDA on what they’ve learned and why they chose their scheme. …

February 10, 2025

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Early Careers Opportunities within Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) – Webinar Tues 18 Feb 1300hrs

This exclusive webinar will provide an in-depth look at career opportunities within the SDA, featuring a keynote speech with an …

February 07, 2025

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National Apprenticeship Week employer webinar: What lies behind the success stories?

In association with the Open University – an online event for National Apprenticeship WeekWednesday 12 February, 11:00am � …

January 29, 2025

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Code First Girls Free Data Taster Course!

Who are Code First Girls? Code First Girls has become one of the largest provide …

January 28, 2025

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Landmark £9 billion contract for British business to boost jobs, growth and nuclear deterrent

A major deal, worth approximately £9 billion, has been struck with British firm Rolls-Royce to bolster support to the Royal Navy’s fleet of nuclear …

January 27, 2025

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Introducing Learn Live!

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January 23, 2025

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Sector Experts into Training (SEIT)

Sector Experts into Training (SEIT) aims to develop a programme to attract and retain industry professionals in a variety of mentoring, coaching, asse …

January 22, 2025

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Nuclear Week in Parliament – 27-29 January 2025!

This year’s Nuclear week in Parliament (NWiP) will be packed with multiple events and receptions, take a look at the agenda below or download a copy …

January 22, 2025

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Destination Nuclear – Hitting the small screen!

The Destination Nuclear national communication campaign brings together government organisations across nuclear and civil sectors, suppliers and educa …

January 22, 2025

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Female team of Royal Navy sailors joined by dolphins on World’s Toughest Row

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January 22, 2025

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Opportunity: SDA Technical Engineering Graduate Scheme

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January 22, 2025

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AWE – Our engineers once again recognised by the Whitworth Society

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January 22, 2025

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Nuclear sponsorship scheme – Cogent Skills

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January 20, 2025

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Opportunity: SDA Technical Environmental Degree Apprentice Scheme

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January 20, 2025

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Opportunity: SDA Technical Nuclear Degree Apprentice Scheme

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January 20, 2025

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Opportunity: SDA Technical Engineering Waterfront Apprentice Scheme

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January 20, 2025

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The South West Nuclear Skills Hub was officially launched yesterday – what a way to start 2025! 🥂

The South West Hub brings together the nuclear industry across civil and defence, key economic stakeholders and learning and educational providers, hi …

January 10, 2025

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Is 2025 the year you are kickstarting your career?

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January 10, 2025

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Women In Nuclear (WiN) Global Conference 2025!

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January 09, 2025

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Opportunity: Navy Command-Naval Base Commander (Devonport) Level 3 Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician Apprenticeship!

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January 09, 2025

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AWE launches third STEM Returners programme

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January 09, 2025

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Australian Government and industry partners reach SSN AUKUS agreement

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January 09, 2025

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AWE Defence Industry Early Careers Engineering Prize – AWE

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January 09, 2025

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Babcock begins recycling of its first decommissioned UK nuclear-powered submarine

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January 09, 2025

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AWE presented with Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award

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January 09, 2025

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Over 100 jobs created as Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry opens new Rolls-Royce office in Glasgow.

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December 11, 2024

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Applications for Rolls-Royce Apprenticeship and Graduate schemes 2025 now open!

As part of the Defence Nuclear Enterprise, Rolls-Royce are committed to attracting more talented and passionate people to the world of Nuclear. …

December 11, 2024

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UK Academia and Further Education Opportunities with the Nuclear Skills Plan

Nuclear spans all professions, and with 40,000 new roles required by 2030 across civil and defence, students and those in early careers will have acce …

November 29, 2024

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National Engineering Day, 13 November 2024

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November 13, 2024

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Submariners gather in London for Annual Remembrance Service

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November 11, 2024

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Don’t miss out! Explore our latest apprenticeship opportunities now live for applications!

Do you want to be at the heart of real Defence issues and play a key role in the United Kingdom’s national security? Then these apprenticeship pr …

October 31, 2024

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EY STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Event 22 October 2024

What is the Launch Event? On the 22 October we will be celebra …

October 10, 2024

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Destination Nuclear Launches New Campaign to Attract Early Career Starters and Mid-Career Switchers to the Nuclear Sector

Destination Nuclear, a cross-sector programme committed togrowing the UK’s nuclear workforce and meeting the increasing demand forjobs, is lau …

October 03, 2024

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Defence Minister Maria Eagle MP opens submarine facility and Babcock Skills building at City College Plymouth

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September 25, 2024

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Register Your Interest: Women in Nuclear Conversations

Women in Nuclear: Western and Southwestern will be holding some exciting events soon. Would you like to take part? Register your interest now! #TeamDN …

September 16, 2024

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Nominations open for UK Nuclear Skills Awards 2025 – National Skills Academy Nuclear

The UK Nuclear Skills Awards (NSAN) is an annual event that celebrates excellence in skills for nuclear. The event has several categories, including: …

September 12, 2024

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Our Ordnance, Munitions & Explosives (OME) Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship programmes are now live for applications!

The DNE OME Level …

August 23, 2024

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Results Day: Join Our National Endeavour

With all the excitement of Results Day, have you considered your next career steps? Hear about some of the varied routes into the Defence Nuclear Ente …

August 20, 2024

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Your future is brighter than you think…

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August 15, 2024

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Hear from Polly, a Defence Nuclear Enterprise Summer 2024 Intern

The Summer Internship Programme (SIP) gives people the opportunity to see what a career in the Civil Service is like. People from all backgrounds are …

August 12, 2024

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Paris 2024 Olympic Games x Defence Nuclear – The lessons AWEs Future Materials Campus (FMC) can take from delivering the Olympic infrastructure

By Andrew McNaughton “Today, the eyes of the world are on Paris as the city cele …

August 06, 2024

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The Next Gen NIC Are Recruiting: Can You Help?

What is the NGNIC? The Next Generation Nuclear Industry Council (NGNIC) was esta …

August 05, 2024

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AWE: Farnborough International Airshow 2024

AWE attended Farnborough International International Airshow last week, to engage with the supply chain. …

July 30, 2024

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Eko STEM Summer Holiday Clubs

What is a STEM Summer Holiday Club? A new project for the Inspire and Att …

July 22, 2024

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DNEs Summer Internship Programme

The Defence Nuclear Enterprise (DNE) People & Skills team are thrilled to announce 10 undergraduates joining under the Summer Internship Programme …

July 22, 2024

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Inspiring the Next Generation of The Future Workforce: A Collaborative Effort with Developing Experts

At the Defence Nuclear Enterprise (DNE), we believe that inspiring our future workforce is more than just an aspiration; it is a mission. Our Inspire …

July 22, 2024

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The Defence STEM Undergraduate Sponsorship (DSUS) scheme is now live.

Do you want to be at the heart of real Defence issues and play a key role in the United Kingdom’s (UK) national security? Are you interested in star …

July 16, 2024

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The Application with Rebecca Weston

The Application is a podcast that tells us about Oxford Executive MBA alumni – their backgrounds, what the driver was that caused them to apply for …

July 11, 2024

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Fully-funded PhD in Nuclear Science and Engineering, now open for applications!

Application deadline: August 9th 2024. Eligibility: …

July 04, 2024

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International Women in Engineering Day 2024

June 23rd was International Women in Engineering Day and to celebrate women across the Defence Nuclear Enterprise (DNE) are sharing what they like abo …

June 25, 2024

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Securing future of UK nuclear industry detailed in new skills plan

The National Nuclear Strategic Plan for Skills (Skills Plan) has officially launched. …

May 16, 2024

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The Defence Nuclear Enterprise & Education

Young people are required to be in some form of education or training until they reach the age of 18. Apprenticeships are a great alternative to tradi …

April 23, 2024

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PM announces national endeavour to strengthen the UK’s nuclear deterrent

The Prime Minister has announced a ‘national endeavour’ to secure the future of the UK’s thriving defence and civil nuclear industry. …

April 15, 2024

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UK’s nuclear industry to get £200m boost

The prime minister has said increasing investment in the nuclear industry is a ‘critical national endeavour’ as he pledges £200m in public money …

April 15, 2024

Dates for your calendar

10&16

February

National Apprenticeship Week

Monday

Sunday

February

International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Tuesday

25&26

February

National Apprenticeship Show – London & South East, Sandown Park Surrey

Tuesday

Wednesday

March

World Engineering Day

Tuesday

March

International Women’s Day

Saturday

05&11

May

Deaf Awareness Week

Monday

Sunday

12&18

May

Mental Health Awareness Week

Monday

Sunday

June

International Women in Engineering Day

Monday

June

Armed Forces Day

Saturday

July

World Youth Skills Day

Tuesday

August

A-level Results Day

Thursday

August

GCSE Results Day

Thursday

September

World Suicide Prevention Day

Wednesday

15&21

September

National Inclusion Week

Monday

Sunday

01&31

October

Black History Month October

Wednesday

Friday

October

World Mental Health Day

Friday

October

World Menopause Day

Saturday

November

Remembrance Sunday

Sunday

November

Remembrance Day

Tuesday