JUNO: A Network for Japan - UK Nuclear Opportunities
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Sheffield
Department Name: Materials Science and Engineering
Abstract
The UK and Japan have a long established co-operation in the field of civil nuclear energy, originating in the 1960s. Following the Great East Japan Earthquake, on 11 March 2011, leading to partial melt down of three boiling water reactors at the Fukushima Daiici site (Units 1-3), the UK and Japan have established a strong collaboration in the field of nuclear decommissioning and waste management.
The Governments of UK and Japan recognise the importance of stronger collaboration and co-operation in the field of civil nuclear energy, to address the challenges of legacy decommissioning and waste management, and exploitation of nuclear fission technology as a safe, affordable, low carbon energy supply. Accordingly, a Japan - UK framework for Civil Nuclear Co-operation was established in 2012, leading to an annual UK - Japan Nuclear Dialogue to strengthen bi-lateral co-operation in civil nuclear energy.
The JUNO Network for Japan - UK Nuclear Opportunities will build on the annual Nuclear Dialogue, and the existing portfolio of bi-lateral projects established through the EPSRC / MEXT sponsored UK - Japan Civil Nuclear Research Programme. The primary aim is to nurture and network the UK and Japan academic communities in civil nuclear energy, leading to the collaborative development of novel methodologies and tools, to address common challenges in decommissioning and waste management, reactor safety and regulation, nuclear energy policy, public communication and engagement, and environmental safety.
To realise this aim, the Network will organise a regular Network meeting and theme focused discussions, with a focus on knowledge exchange, deriving research questions, developing collaborative projects, and disseminating experience and outcomes. The Network will pump prime and monitor development of collaborations through targeted support for short visits, secondments, pilot scale projects and other activities.
The Governments of UK and Japan recognise the importance of stronger collaboration and co-operation in the field of civil nuclear energy, to address the challenges of legacy decommissioning and waste management, and exploitation of nuclear fission technology as a safe, affordable, low carbon energy supply. Accordingly, a Japan - UK framework for Civil Nuclear Co-operation was established in 2012, leading to an annual UK - Japan Nuclear Dialogue to strengthen bi-lateral co-operation in civil nuclear energy.
The JUNO Network for Japan - UK Nuclear Opportunities will build on the annual Nuclear Dialogue, and the existing portfolio of bi-lateral projects established through the EPSRC / MEXT sponsored UK - Japan Civil Nuclear Research Programme. The primary aim is to nurture and network the UK and Japan academic communities in civil nuclear energy, leading to the collaborative development of novel methodologies and tools, to address common challenges in decommissioning and waste management, reactor safety and regulation, nuclear energy policy, public communication and engagement, and environmental safety.
To realise this aim, the Network will organise a regular Network meeting and theme focused discussions, with a focus on knowledge exchange, deriving research questions, developing collaborative projects, and disseminating experience and outcomes. The Network will pump prime and monitor development of collaborations through targeted support for short visits, secondments, pilot scale projects and other activities.
Planned Impact
The impact of this research will have both international reach and significance by addressing the shared research and development priorities identified in the UK / Japan Nuclear Dialogue: decommissioning and waste management; nuclear policy; public communication; nuclear safety and regulation; and environmental safety.
These priorities also resonate with the UK Government's Nuclear Industry Strategy to achieve: continuous improvements in nuclear safety; ensuring effective waste management and decommissioning plans are in place; driving down the costs of nuclear power to benefit domestic and industrial consumers through strategic policy actions; and establishing effective collaborations at home and overseas on R&D and innovation.
A key impact of the Network will be to create the positive and engaging environment necessary to support nucleation and growth of professional and interpersonal relationships between researchers in the UK and Japan. This will enable the development of multi-partner interdisciplinary collaborations to define challenging research problems, within our core themes, and the expansive and creative thinking required to address them. Collectively, the talent, resource and facilities of these new UK / Japan collaborations should deliver research outcomes in our core themes of greater significance and impact. As the Network matures, these new partnerships should lead to more substantial research projects, which themselves will address the joint research priorities of the UK and Japan.
The beneficiaries from this research may therefore include: waste management and disposal authorities; nuclear power operators; Government and non-executive advisory bodies; regulators; the public; and researchers in the relevant field. The benefit and impact achieved through network activities and the collaboration it affords will be primarily through new knowledge, methods, models and tools which will reduce the hazard and cost of nuclear power generation and decommissioning, with improved public acceptance.
These priorities also resonate with the UK Government's Nuclear Industry Strategy to achieve: continuous improvements in nuclear safety; ensuring effective waste management and decommissioning plans are in place; driving down the costs of nuclear power to benefit domestic and industrial consumers through strategic policy actions; and establishing effective collaborations at home and overseas on R&D and innovation.
A key impact of the Network will be to create the positive and engaging environment necessary to support nucleation and growth of professional and interpersonal relationships between researchers in the UK and Japan. This will enable the development of multi-partner interdisciplinary collaborations to define challenging research problems, within our core themes, and the expansive and creative thinking required to address them. Collectively, the talent, resource and facilities of these new UK / Japan collaborations should deliver research outcomes in our core themes of greater significance and impact. As the Network matures, these new partnerships should lead to more substantial research projects, which themselves will address the joint research priorities of the UK and Japan.
The beneficiaries from this research may therefore include: waste management and disposal authorities; nuclear power operators; Government and non-executive advisory bodies; regulators; the public; and researchers in the relevant field. The benefit and impact achieved through network activities and the collaboration it affords will be primarily through new knowledge, methods, models and tools which will reduce the hazard and cost of nuclear power generation and decommissioning, with improved public acceptance.
Organisations
- University of Sheffield (Lead Research Organisation)
- Maritime, Port and Aviation Technology, Japan (Collaboration)
- The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (Collaboration)
- Manchester University (Collaboration)
- COVENTRY UNIVERSITY (Collaboration)
- UNIVERSITY OF READING (Collaboration)
- University of Surrey (Collaboration)
- National Physical Laboratory (Collaboration)
- National Nuclear Laboratory (Collaboration)
- Kyushu University (Collaboration)
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (Collaboration)
- University of Kyoto (Collaboration)
- Institute of Applied Energy (Collaboration)
- Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) (Collaboration)
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) (Collaboration)
- Shizuoka University (Collaboration)
- QUEEN MARY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON (Collaboration)
- The Open University (Collaboration)
- Tokyo Institute of Technology (Collaboration)
- Nuclear Damage Compensation and Decommissioning Facilitation Corporation Decommissioning office (Collaboration)
- UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM (Collaboration)
- CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY (Collaboration)
- UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS (Collaboration)
- UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL (Collaboration)
- University of Bristol (Collaboration)
- University College London (Collaboration)
- UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (Collaboration)
- Lancaster University (Collaboration)
- National Institute for Environmental Studies (Collaboration)
- UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE (Collaboration)
- Hokkaido University (Collaboration)
- Shinshu University (Collaboration)
- University of Yamagata (Collaboration)
- UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE (Collaboration)
- University of East Anglia (Collaboration)
- IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON (Collaboration)
- University of Tokyo (Collaboration)
- Nuclear Decommissioning Authority NDA (Collaboration)
- University of Central Lancashire (Collaboration)
- BANGOR UNIVERSITY (Collaboration)
- British Embassy Tokyo (Collaboration)
- University of Huddersfield (Collaboration)
- SELLAFIELD LTD (Collaboration)
- Institute for Molecular Science (Collaboration)
- United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (Collaboration)
- Culham Centre for Fusion Energy (Collaboration)
Publications
Patil D
(2018)
Impact of rare earth ion size on the phase evolution of MoO3-containing aluminoborosilicate glass-ceramics
in Journal of Nuclear Materials
Tan Y
(2023)
Optimization of Magnesium Potassium Phosphate Cements Using Ultrafine Fly Ash and Fly Ash.
in ACS sustainable chemistry & engineering
Thompson N
(2020)
Short communication on further elucidating the structure of amorphous U2O7 by extended X-ray absorption spectroscopy and DFT simulations
in Journal of Nuclear Materials
Thompson N
(2021)
The thermal decomposition of studtite: analysis of the amorphous phase
in Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
Thornber SM
(2020)
Solubility, speciation and local environment of chlorine in zirconolite glass-ceramics for the immobilisation of plutonium residues.
in RSC advances
Walling S
(2021)
Encyclopedia of Nuclear Energy
Walling SA
(2021)
Characterisation and disposability assessment of multi-waste stream in-container vitrified products for higher activity radioactive waste.
in Journal of hazardous materials
Wei Z
(2021)
Synthesis of zirconolite-2M ceramics for immobilisation of neptunium
in Ceramics International
| Description | The JUNO Network has successfully supported the development of UK - Japan collaboration in civil nuclear energy through its activities. Key highlights include: * Formation of a strong partnership with the British Embassy in Japan, to support networking and research visits, in Japan, through effective engagement with key stakeholders (e.g. JAEA, MEXT, JST, TEPCO, NSRA) and creation of a Collaboration Directory to match UK researchers with counterparts in Japan. * Formation of a strong network of academic of 40 academic and research organisations in the UK and Japan, to participate in annual network meetings and collaboration building workshops, together with several key industrial / governmental organisations (e.g. CLADS, NNL, Sellafield Ltd, Tepco, NDF, NDA). * Creation of a website as a repository of Network activities and outputs for members and other interested parties. * Joint UK - Japan Meeting and Workshop on Civil Nuclear Energy Collaboration 2017, associated with the Atomic Energy Society of Japan Spring Meeting, March 2017. Additionally, UK delegates were supported on a visit to Fukushima Dai-ici and Tokai-Mura sites. * Joint UK - Japan Meeting and Workshop on Civil Nuclear Energy Collaboration 2018, associated with the Atomic Energy Society of Japan Spring Meeting, March 2018. Additionally, UK delegates were supported on a visit to the CLADS Facility, Nahara Technology Centre and Tokai-Mura site. * Joint UK - Japan Meeting and Workshop on Civil Nuclear Energy Collaboration 2019, held in Kyoto, February 2019. Additionally, UK delegates were supported on a visit to the Institute for Integrated Radiation and Nuclear Science, Kyoto. * Second Joint UK - Japan Meeting and Workshop on Civil Nuclear Energy Collaboration 2019, held in Manchester, December 2019. Additionally, delegates from Japan were supported on a visit to the Sellafield site. * Webinar Series - Cloud Conference on Radioactive Waste Management, organised for UK community, 5 half day seminars, March - June 2020. * Webinar to support launch of Phase 7 of Joint UK - Japan Civil Nuclear Energy Collaboration 2019, April 2020, delivered online. * Joint UK - Japan Meeting and Workshop on Civil Nuclear Energy Collaboration 2020, held online, January 2021. Unfortunately, Coronavirus travel restrictions prevented a travel and networking activity. * Webinar to support launch of Phase 8 of Joint UK - Japan Civil Nuclear Energy Collaboration 2020, April 2020, delivered online. * Joint UK - Japan Meeting and Workshop on Civil Nuclear Energy Collaboration 2021, held online, January 2022. Unfortunately, Coronavirus travel restrictions prevented a travel and networking activity. * Engagement in the intergovernmental UK - Japan Nuclear Dialogue, to communicate the outcomes of network activities and future plans to key policy makers (2016 - Japan, 2017 - London, 2018 - Japan). * Representation for the UK, to disseminate research outcomes, at the IAEA Co-ordinated Research Project on Management Degraded Nuclear Fuel and Corium, 2016-2019. * Support and facilitation for organisation of Commercialisation of Fusion - an Anglo-Japanese Conference, held in Cambridge, in June 2019. * Support for organisation of an IAEA Summer School on Radiation Effects on Radioactive Wasteforms, for early career researchers in October 2016. * Provision of expert comment and interviews on Fukushima Dai-Ici decommissioning and the role of collaborative UK - Japan research, and related issues, featured in 12 print, radio, and TV media articles. * Hosting bi-lateral visits for university and industrial organisations from Japan to understand the UK research and development landscape in nuclear decommissioning and the key academic expertise, capability and facilities. * Delivery of expert seminars on Fukushima Dai-ici decommissioning to undergraduate and postgraduate students in the UK. |
| Exploitation Route | At this stage, the research knowledge and partnerships formed by the network will be taken forward by end users (e.g. Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, National Nuclear Laboratory, and Site Licence Companies in the UK; and their counterparts, NSF, JAEA, and TEPCO in Japan) through participation in network activities and the research stimulated by this engagement. Network meetings and workshops will present an opportunity for end users to present research challenges to network members and engage in intensive problem solving activities, to derive solutions which are rooted in UK / Japan collaboration. The pump priming mechanisms of the Network provide a resource to support these collaborations. End users will be consulted in developing the priorities and scope of proposal calls for pump priming projects, to ensure relevance to end user needs. End users will also have access to outcome reports, which will provide a pathway to impact through knowledge transfer and shared experience. |
| Sectors | Education,Energy,Environment,Government, Democracy and Justice,Manufacturing, including Industrial Biotechology,Security and Diplomacy |
| URL | https://juno.ac.uk |
| Description | The JUNO network has been successful in growing research partnerships between the UK and Japan to support decommissioning of the legacy of civil nuclear power generation in both nation states. This has generated new joint research projects which are themselves creating new knowledge to address specific decommissioning challenges such as the characterisation and retrieval of degraded nuclear fuels at Fukushima Dai-ici. Several of these research projects have been forged from collaborations fostered by the JUNO network through its annual meetings and collaboration workshops, which have also provided participants with expert and focused insight on shared UK - Japan research challenges in nuclear decommissioning through knowledge exchange. These activities have benefitted greatly from the support and participation of the counterpart strategic authorities (NDA, NDF), site licencees (Sellafield Ltd, TEPCO), national laboratories (NNL, NDA) and diplomatic missions, to provide up to date context and needs foresight, to inform collaborative endeavours. The Network activities have also informed the intergovernmental UK - Japan Nuclear Dialogue in identifying and prioritising future topics and mechanisms for bilateral research. A key outcome of this project has been to develop an understanding of the common decommissioning challenges at the Sellafield and Fukushima sites and how advances in waste treatment practice can reduce the volume and hazard of the waste inventory to be disposed of. This understanding informed evidence provided to the House of Commons Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee on the Draft National Policy Statement for Geological Disposal Infrastructure in the UK. The evidence was cited as the key basis for Recommendation 2 in the Committee report, "We recommend that the Government clarifies in the NPS the level of uncertainty regarding the inventory and explains to prospective host communities how this will affect their right to reject the GDI at any point during the siting process" - as set out at paragraph 34 in the body of the report. HM Government accepted this recommendation and the National Policy Statement was amended to reference to new paragraphs within the 'Implementing Geological Disposal - Working with Communities' white paper published in 2018. |
| Sector | Energy,Environment,Government, Democracy and Justice |
| Impact Types | Economic,Policy & public services |
| Description | NIRAB II membership |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Participation in a guidance/advisory committee |
| Description | National Policy Statement for Geological Disposal Infrastructure |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| Impact | An evidence submission was made on the House of Commons Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee Inquiry on the Draft National Policy Statement for Geological Disposal Infrastructure, by Prof. Neil Hyatt, which highlighted the need to make more explicit assumptions on the waste inventory to be disposed of, and treatment options, since these are critical for public acceptance and the primary drivers of GDF costs and timescales. The advice, informed by expertise developed through EPSRC sponsored research, was cited by the Select Committee in making Recommendation 2 in the report, which states "For transparency purposes, the Government should clarify in the NPS the level of radioactivity that, to its knowledge, waste from the 16 to 18 gigawatt electrical new nuclear build programme would add to the total volume of radioactivity in the GDI and how that will impact the infrastructure requirements of the facility. The Government should also provide details in the NPS on the level of radioactivity from new nuclear build waste as a proportion of the total level of radioactivity in the GDI". http://data.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/committeeevidence.svc/evidencedocument/business-energy-and-industrial-strategy-committee/draft-national-policy-statement-for-geological-disposal-infrastructure/written/85497.html https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201719/cmselect/cmbeis/1092/1092.pdf In its response to accepting this recommendation, HM Government stated: The Government is grateful for the Committee's recommendation, and in response has now added several references in the NPS to sections within the 'Implementing Geological Disposal - Working with Communities' document. With regards to the host community, the detail on the process for establishing and communicating the inventory is set out within the new paragraphs 6.54 and 6.55 of the published 'Implementing Geological Disposal - Working with Communities' policy document published in December 2018. https://www.parliament.uk/documents/commons-committees/business-energy-and-industrial-strategy/Government-response-to-the-BEIS-Committee-Report-on-the-draft-National-Policy-Statement-for-Geological-Disposal-Infrastructure.pdf The National Policy Statement for Geological Disposal Infrastructure incorporating the above changes in response to the evidence provdied by Prof. Hyatt was designated in August 2019, and is now the policy of HM Government. The National Policy Statement will be used as the primary basis for the examination by the Examining Authority, and for decisions by the Secretary of State, in considering development consent applications for geological disposal infrastructure that fall within the definition of a NSIP as set out in section 14(1)(q) and section 30A of the Planning Act 2008 ('the Planning Act'). https://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-statement/Commons/2019-10-17/HCWS18/ https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-policy-statement-for-geological-disposal-infrastructure |
| URL | https://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/business-energy-industri... |
| Description | CCFE - Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Organisation | Culham Centre for Fusion Energy |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | The JUNO network has facilitated the participation of relevant researchers from the partner organisation in the activities of the JUNO network, including: annual research and workshop meetings and, subject to availability, in country visits, with the aim of building partnerships with counterpart expertise in Japan. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partner organisation has contributed to the development of the JUNO network through participation in its activities within its domain of expertise and engaging in effective knowledge exchange with counterpart researchers in Japan. |
| Impact | Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Start Year | 2019 |
| Description | CLADS - Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Organisation | Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) |
| Department | Collaborative Laboratories for Advanced Decommissioning |
| Country | Japan |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | The JUNO network has facilitated the participation of relevant researchers from the partner organisation in the activities of the JUNO network, including: annual research and workshop meetings and, subject to availability, in country visits, with the aim of building partnerships with counterpart expertise in Japan. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partner organisation has contributed to the development of the JUNO network through participation in its activities within its domain of expertise and engaging in effective knowledge exchange with counterpart researchers in Japan. |
| Impact | Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Start Year | 2017 |
| Description | Collaboration with Laboratory of Structural Inorganic Chemistry, Hokkaido University |
| Organisation | Hokkaido University |
| Country | Japan |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | A collaboration has been established with the Laboratory of Structural Inorganic Chemistry, Hokkaido University, Japan, focused on the basic science of soft chemical synthesis of nitride compounds, relevant to accident tolerant nuclear fuels. The UK partners are investigating the mechanisms of soft chemical synthesis of metal nitrides and characterisation of the products. The UK team will also contribute to development of joint publications which will be publicly available through open access in a peer reviewed journal. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The Laboratory of Structural Inorganic Chemistry, Hokkaido University, Japan, has provided expertise in the conventional synthesis of metal nitrides by ammonolysis and the analytical determination of N and O content on samples provided by the UK team. The Japan partner also hosted a UK researcher for one week to undertake practical training in ammonolysis synthesis. The partner organisation will also contribute to development of joint publications which will be publicly available through open access in a peer reviewed journal. |
| Impact | The collaboration is multidisciplinary between leading materials science and chemistry research groups in the UK and Japan and is at an early stage, the first joint publication is in process. |
| Start Year | 2019 |
| Description | Coventry University - Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Organisation | Coventry University |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | The JUNO network has facilitated the participation of relevant researchers from the partner organisation in the activities of the JUNO network, including: annual research and workshop meetings and, subject to availability, in country visits, with the aim of building partnerships with counterpart expertise in Japan. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partner organisation has contributed to the development of the JUNO network through participation in its activities within its domain of expertise and engaging in effective knowledge exchange with counterpart researchers in Japan. |
| Impact | Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Start Year | 2018 |
| Description | Cranfield University - Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Organisation | Cranfield University |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | The JUNO network has facilitated the participation of relevant researchers from the partner organisation in the activities of the JUNO network, including: annual research and workshop meetings and, subject to availability, in country visits, with the aim of building partnerships with counterpart expertise in Japan. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partner organisation has contributed to the development of the JUNO network through participation in its activities within its domain of expertise and engaging in effective knowledge exchange with counterpart researchers in Japan. |
| Impact | Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Start Year | 2019 |
| Description | Hokkaido University - Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Organisation | Hokkaido University |
| Country | Japan |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | The JUNO network has facilitated the participation of relevant researchers from the partner organisation in the activities of the JUNO network, including: annual research and workshop meetings and, subject to availability, in country visits, with the aim of building partnerships with counterpart expertise in Japan. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partner organisation has contributed to the development of the JUNO network through participation in its activities within its domain of expertise and engaging in effective knowledge exchange with counterpart researchers in Japan. |
| Impact | Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Start Year | 2016 |
| Description | Imperial College London - Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Organisation | Imperial College London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | The JUNO network has facilitated the participation of relevant researchers from the partner organisation in the activities of the JUNO network, including: annual research and workshop meetings and, subject to availability, in country visits, with the aim of building partnerships with counterpart expertise in Japan. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partner organisation has contributed to the development of the JUNO network through participation in its activities within its domain of expertise and engaging in effective knowledge exchange with counterpart researchers in Japan. |
| Impact | Participation in network events |
| Start Year | 2016 |
| Description | Institute for Molecular Science - Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Organisation | Institute for Molecular Science |
| Country | Japan |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | The JUNO network has facilitated the participation of relevant researchers from the partner organisation in the activities of the JUNO network, including: annual research and workshop meetings and, subject to availability, in country visits, with the aim of building partnerships with counterpart expertise in Japan. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partner organisation has contributed to the development of the JUNO network through participation in its activities within its domain of expertise and engaging in effective knowledge exchange with counterpart researchers in Japan. |
| Impact | Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Start Year | 2021 |
| Description | JAEA - Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Organisation | Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) |
| Country | Japan |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | The JUNO network has facilitated the participation of relevant researchers from the partner organisation in the activities of the JUNO network, including: annual research and workshop meetings and, subject to availability, in country visits, with the aim of building partnerships with counterpart expertise in Japan. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partner organisation has contributed to the development of the JUNO network through participation in its activities within its domain of expertise and engaging in effective knowledge exchange with counterpart researchers in Japan. |
| Impact | Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Start Year | 2017 |
| Description | Kyoto University - Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Organisation | University of Kyoto |
| Country | Japan |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | The JUNO network has facilitated the participation of relevant researchers from the partner organisation in the activities of the JUNO network, including: annual research and workshop meetings and, subject to availability, in country visits, with the aim of building partnerships with counterpart expertise in Japan. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partner organisation has contributed to the development of the JUNO network through participation in its activities within its domain of expertise and engaging in effective knowledge exchange with counterpart researchers in Japan. |
| Impact | Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Start Year | 2018 |
| Description | Kyushu University - Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Organisation | Kyushu University |
| Country | Japan |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | The JUNO network has facilitated the participation of relevant researchers from the partner organisation in the activities of the JUNO network, including: annual research and workshop meetings and, subject to availability, in country visits, with the aim of building partnerships with counterpart expertise in Japan. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partner organisation has contributed to the development of the JUNO network through participation in its activities within its domain of expertise and engaging in effective knowledge exchange with counterpart researchers in Japan. |
| Impact | Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Start Year | 2016 |
| Description | Lancaster University - Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Organisation | Lancaster University |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | The JUNO network has facilitated the participation of relevant researchers from the partner organisation in the activities of the JUNO network, including: annual research and workshop meetings and, subject to availability, in country visits, with the aim of building partnerships with counterpart expertise in Japan. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partner organisation has contributed to the development of the JUNO network through participation in its activities within its domain of expertise and engaging in effective knowledge exchange with counterpart researchers in Japan. |
| Impact | Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Start Year | 2016 |
| Description | MEXT - Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Organisation | The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology |
| Country | Japan |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | The JUNO network has facilitated the participation of relevant researchers from the partner organisation in the activities of the JUNO network, including: annual research and workshop meetings and, subject to availability, in country visits, with the aim of building partnerships with counterpart expertise in Japan. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partner organisation has contributed to the development of the JUNO network through participation in its activities within its domain of expertise and engaging in effective knowledge exchange with counterpart researchers in Japan. |
| Impact | Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Start Year | 2018 |
| Description | NDA - Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Organisation | Nuclear Decommissioning Authority NDA |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | The JUNO network has facilitated the participation of relevant staff from the partner organisation in the activities of the JUNO network, including: annual research and workshop meetings and, subject to availability, in country visits, with the aim of building partnerships with counterpart expertise in Japan. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partner organisation has contributed to the development of the JUNO network through participation in its activities within its domain of expertise and engaging in effective knowledge exchange with counterpart organisations in Japan. |
| Impact | Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Start Year | 2018 |
| Description | NDF: Nuclear Damage Compensation and Decommissioning Facilitation Corporation - Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Organisation | Nuclear Damage Compensation and Decommissioning Facilitation Corporation Decommissioning office |
| Country | Japan |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | The JUNO network has facilitated the participation of relevant researchers from the partner organisation in the activities of the JUNO network, including: annual research and workshop meetings and, subject to availability, in country visits, with the aim of building partnerships with counterpart expertise in Japan. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partner organisation has contributed to the development of the JUNO network through participation in its activities within its domain of expertise and engaging in effective knowledge exchange with counterpart researchers in Japan. |
| Impact | Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Start Year | 2016 |
| Description | National Institute for Environmental Studies - Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Organisation | National Institute for Environmental Studies |
| Country | Japan |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | The JUNO network has facilitated the participation of relevant researchers from the partner organisation in the activities of the JUNO network, including: annual research and workshop meetings and, subject to availability, in country visits, with the aim of building partnerships with counterpart expertise in Japan. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partner organisation has contributed to the development of the JUNO network through participation in its activities within its domain of expertise and engaging in effective knowledge exchange with counterpart researchers in Japan. |
| Impact | Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Start Year | 2021 |
| Description | National Institute of Maritime, Port and Aviation Technology - Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Organisation | Maritime, Port and Aviation Technology, Japan |
| Country | Japan |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | The JUNO network has facilitated the participation of relevant researchers from the partner organisation in the activities of the JUNO network, including: annual research and workshop meetings and, subject to availability, in country visits, with the aim of building partnerships with counterpart expertise in Japan. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partner organisation has contributed to the development of the JUNO network through participation in its activities within its domain of expertise and engaging in effective knowledge exchange with counterpart researchers in Japan. |
| Impact | Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Start Year | 2018 |
| Description | National Institute of Technology - Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Organisation | National Institute Of Technology |
| Country | Japan |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | The JUNO network has facilitated the participation of relevant researchers from the partner organisation in the activities of the JUNO network, including: annual research and workshop meetings and, subject to availability, in country visits, with the aim of building partnerships with counterpart expertise in Japan. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partner organisation has contributed to the development of the JUNO network through participation in its activities within its domain of expertise and engaging in effective knowledge exchange with counterpart researchers in Japan. |
| Impact | Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Start Year | 2019 |
| Description | National Nuclear Laboratory - Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Organisation | National Nuclear Laboratory |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | The JUNO network has facilitated the participation of relevant researchers from the partner organisation in the activities of the JUNO network, including: annual research and workshop meetings and, subject to availability, in country visits, with the aim of building partnerships with counterpart expertise in Japan. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partner organisation has contributed to the development of the JUNO network through participation in its activities within its domain of expertise and engaging in effective knowledge exchange with counterpart researchers in Japan. |
| Impact | Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Start Year | 2017 |
| Description | National Physical Laboratory- Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Organisation | National Physical Laboratory |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | The JUNO network has facilitated the participation of relevant researchers from the partner organisation in the activities of the JUNO network, including: annual research and workshop meetings and, subject to availability, in country visits, with the aim of building partnerships with counterpart expertise in Japan. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partner organisation has contributed to the development of the JUNO network through participation in its activities within its domain of expertise and engaging in effective knowledge exchange with counterpart researchers in Japan. |
| Impact | Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Start Year | 2021 |
| Description | Open University - Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Organisation | Open University |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | The JUNO network has facilitated the participation of relevant researchers from the partner organisation in the activities of the JUNO network, including: annual research and workshop meetings and, subject to availability, in country visits, with the aim of building partnerships with counterpart expertise in Japan. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partner organisation has contributed to the development of the JUNO network through participation in its activities within its domain of expertise and engaging in effective knowledge exchange with counterpart researchers in Japan. |
| Impact | Participation in network events |
| Start Year | 2016 |
| Description | Photon Factory KEK Hard X-ray Beamline BL9 |
| Organisation | High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) |
| Country | Japan |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | Application of total electron yield detection to characterisation of ion beam amorphised surface layers on ceramic wasteforms. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Access to and training on Photon Factory BL9. |
| Impact | See publication section. |
| Start Year | 2016 |
| Description | Queen Mary University - Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Organisation | Queen Mary University of London |
| Department | Queen Mary Innovation |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Private |
| PI Contribution | The JUNO network has facilitated the participation of relevant researchers from the partner organisation in the activities of the JUNO network, including: annual research and workshop meetings and, subject to availability, in country visits, with the aim of building partnerships with counterpart expertise in Japan. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partner organisation has contributed to the development of the JUNO network through participation in its activities within its domain of expertise and engaging in effective knowledge exchange with counterpart researchers in Japan. |
| Impact | Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Start Year | 2017 |
| Description | Sellafield Ltd - Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Organisation | Sellafield Ltd |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Private |
| PI Contribution | The JUNO network has facilitated the participation of relevant researchers from the partner organisation in the activities of the JUNO network, including: annual research and workshop meetings and, subject to availability, in country visits, with the aim of building partnerships with counterpart expertise in Japan. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partner organisation has contributed to the development of the JUNO network through participation in its activities within its domain of expertise and engaging in effective knowledge exchange with counterpart researchers in Japan. |
| Impact | Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Start Year | 2017 |
| Description | Shinshu University - Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Organisation | Shinshu University |
| Country | Japan |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | The JUNO network has facilitated the participation of relevant researchers from the partner organisation in the activities of the JUNO network, including: annual research and workshop meetings and, subject to availability, in country visits, with the aim of building partnerships with counterpart expertise in Japan. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partner organisation has contributed to the development of the JUNO network through participation in its activities within its domain of expertise and engaging in effective knowledge exchange with counterpart researchers in Japan. |
| Impact | Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Start Year | 2019 |
| Description | Shizuoka University |
| Organisation | Shizuoka University |
| Country | Japan |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | The JUNO network has facilitated the participation of relevant researchers from the partner organisation in the activities of the JUNO network, including: annual research and workshop meetings and, subject to availability, in country visits, with the aim of building partnerships with counterpart expertise in Japan. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partner organisation has contributed to the development of the JUNO network through participation in its activities within its domain of expertise and engaging in effective knowledge exchange with counterpart researchers in Japan. |
| Impact | Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Start Year | 2021 |
| Description | The Institute of Applied Energy - Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Organisation | Institute of Applied Energy |
| Country | Japan |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | The JUNO network has facilitated the participation of relevant researchers from the partner organisation in the activities of the JUNO network, including: annual research and workshop meetings and, subject to availability, in country visits, with the aim of building partnerships with counterpart expertise in Japan. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partner organisation has contributed to the development of the JUNO network through participation in its activities within its domain of expertise and engaging in effective knowledge exchange with counterpart researchers in Japan. |
| Impact | Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Start Year | 2021 |
| Description | Tokyo Institute of Technology - Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Organisation | Tokyo Institute of Technology |
| Country | Japan |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | The JUNO network has facilitated the participation of relevant researchers from the partner organisation in the activities of the JUNO network, including: annual research and workshop meetings and, subject to availability, in country visits, with the aim of building partnerships with counterpart expertise in Japan. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partner organisation has contributed to the development of the JUNO network through participation in its activities within its domain of expertise and engaging in effective knowledge exchange with counterpart researchers in Japan. |
| Impact | Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Start Year | 2018 |
| Description | Tokyo University - Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Organisation | University of Tokyo |
| Country | Japan |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | The JUNO network has facilitated the participation of relevant researchers from the partner organisation in the activities of the JUNO network, including: annual research and workshop meetings and, subject to availability, in country visits, with the aim of building partnerships with counterpart expertise in Japan. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partner organisation has contributed to the development of the JUNO network through participation in its activities within its domain of expertise and engaging in effective knowledge exchange with counterpart researchers in Japan. |
| Impact | Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Start Year | 2017 |
| Description | UCLAN - Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Organisation | University of Central Lancashire |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | The JUNO network has facilitated the participation of relevant researchers from the partner organisation in the activities of the JUNO network, including: annual research and workshop meetings and, subject to availability, in country visits, with the aim of building partnerships with counterpart expertise in Japan. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partner organisation has contributed to the development of the JUNO network through participation in its activities within its domain of expertise and engaging in effective knowledge exchange with counterpart researchers in Japan. |
| Impact | Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Start Year | 2018 |
| Description | UK Embassy in Japan |
| Organisation | British Embassy Tokyo |
| Country | Japan |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | We have worked closely with the British Embassy in Japan to organise events and visits of the JUNO network in Japan, including joint sessions at the Atomic Energy Society of Japan spring meetings, site visits (e.g. to Fukushima Dai-ici), networking meetings to bring together research leaders from the UK and Japan, collaboration forming meetings with the Japan Atomic Energy Agency, and engagement with the intergovernmental UK / Japan Nuclear Dialogue. We have also worked closely in selecting the key research leaders to participate in these events. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Our partners in the British Embassy in Japan have supported the activities of the network through matched financial and in kind support (to deliver in country networking events and scientific meetings) and access to the science and innovation network to connect with key stakeholders in Japan with whom we need to engage. |
| Impact | Key outcomes include: * Joint sessions in the Atomic Energy Society of Japan spring meetings to showcase joint UK / Japan research; * Networking workshops to stimulate and nurture new bilateral collaborations; * Research visits to the Fukushima Dai-ici and JAEA Tokai sites to facilitate knowledge transfer; * Participation in the intergovernmental UK / Japan Nuclear Dialogue - to communicate network activities and outcomes. |
| Start Year | 2016 |
| Description | UKAEA - Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Organisation | UK Atomic Energy Authority |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | The JUNO network has facilitated the participation of relevant researchers from the partner organisation in the activities of the JUNO network, including: annual research and workshop meetings and, subject to availability, in country visits, with the aim of building partnerships with counterpart expertise in Japan. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partner organisation has contributed to the development of the JUNO network through participation in its activities within its domain of expertise and engaging in effective knowledge exchange with counterpart researchers in Japan. |
| Impact | Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Start Year | 2019 |
| Description | University College London - Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Organisation | University College London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | The JUNO network has facilitated the participation of relevant researchers from the partner organisation in the activities of the JUNO network, including: annual research and workshop meetings and, subject to availability, in country visits, with the aim of building partnerships with counterpart expertise in Japan. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partner organisation has contributed to the development of the JUNO network through participation in its activities within its domain of expertise and engaging in effective knowledge exchange with counterpart researchers in Japan. |
| Impact | Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Start Year | 2017 |
| Description | University of Bangor - Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Organisation | Bangor University |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | The JUNO network has facilitated the participation of relevant researchers from the partner organisation in the activities of the JUNO network, including: annual research and workshop meetings and, subject to availability, in country visits, with the aim of building partnerships with counterpart expertise in Japan. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partner organisation has contributed to the development of the JUNO network through participation in its activities within its domain of expertise and engaging in effective knowledge exchange with counterpart researchers in Japan. |
| Impact | Participation in network events |
| Start Year | 2017 |
| Description | University of Birmingham - Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Organisation | University of Birmingham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | The JUNO network has facilitated the participation of relevant researchers from the partner organisation in the activities of the JUNO network, including: annual research and workshop meetings and, subject to availability, in country visits, with the aim of building partnerships with counterpart expertise in Japan. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partner organisation has contributed to the development of the JUNO network through participation in its activities within its domain of expertise and engaging in effective knowledge exchange with counterpart researchers in Japan. |
| Impact | Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Start Year | 2016 |
| Description | University of Bristol - Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Organisation | University of Bristol |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | The JUNO network has facilitated the participation of relevant researchers from the partner organisation in the activities of the JUNO network, including: annual research and workshop meetings and, subject to availability, in country visits, with the aim of building partnerships with counterpart expertise in Japan. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partner organisation has contributed to the development of the JUNO network through participation in its activities within its domain of expertise and engaging in effective knowledge exchange with counterpart researchers in Japan. |
| Impact | Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Start Year | 2016 |
| Description | University of Cambridge - Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Organisation | University of Cambridge |
| Department | Cambridge Neuroscience |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | The JUNO network has facilitated the participation of relevant researchers from the partner organisation in the activities of the JUNO network, including: annual research and workshop meetings and, subject to availability, in country visits, with the aim of building partnerships with counterpart expertise in Japan. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partner organisation has contributed to the development of the JUNO network through participation in its activities within its domain of expertise and engaging in effective knowledge exchange with counterpart researchers in Japan. |
| Impact | Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Start Year | 2018 |
| Description | University of East Anglia - Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Organisation | University of East Anglia |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | The JUNO network has facilitated the participation of relevant researchers from the partner organisation in the activities of the JUNO network, including: annual research and workshop meetings and, subject to availability, in country visits, with the aim of building partnerships with counterpart expertise in Japan. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partner organisation has contributed to the development of the JUNO network through participation in its activities within its domain of expertise and engaging in effective knowledge exchange with counterpart researchers in Japan. |
| Impact | Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Start Year | 2021 |
| Description | University of Huddersfield - Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Organisation | University of Huddersfield |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | The JUNO network has facilitated the participation of relevant researchers from the partner organisation in the activities of the JUNO network, including: annual research and workshop meetings and, subject to availability, in country visits, with the aim of building partnerships with counterpart expertise in Japan. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partner organisation has contributed to the development of the JUNO network through participation in its activities within its domain of expertise and engaging in effective knowledge exchange with counterpart researchers in Japan. |
| Impact | Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Start Year | 2018 |
| Description | University of Huddersfield - Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Organisation | University of Huddersfield |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | The JUNO network has facilitated the participation of relevant researchers from the partner organisation in the activities of the JUNO network, including: annual research and workshop meetings and, subject to availability, in country visits, with the aim of building partnerships with counterpart expertise in Japan. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partner organisation has contributed to the development of the JUNO network through participation in its activities within its domain of expertise and engaging in effective knowledge exchange with counterpart researchers in Japan. |
| Impact | Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Start Year | 2021 |
| Description | University of Leeds - Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Organisation | University of Leeds |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | The JUNO network has facilitated the participation of relevant researchers from the partner organisation in the activities of the JUNO network, including: annual research and workshop meetings and, subject to availability, in country visits, with the aim of building partnerships with counterpart expertise in Japan. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partner organisation has contributed to the development of the JUNO network through participation in its activities within its domain of expertise and engaging in effective knowledge exchange with counterpart researchers in Japan. |
| Impact | Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Start Year | 2016 |
| Description | University of Liverpool - Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Organisation | University of Liverpool |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | The JUNO network has facilitated the participation of relevant researchers from the partner organisation in the activities of the JUNO network, including: annual research and workshop meetings and, subject to availability, in country visits, with the aim of building partnerships with counterpart expertise in Japan. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partner organisation has contributed to the development of the JUNO network through participation in its activities within its domain of expertise and engaging in effective knowledge exchange with counterpart researchers in Japan. |
| Impact | Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Start Year | 2018 |
| Description | University of Manchester - Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Organisation | Manchester University |
| Country | United States |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | The JUNO network has facilitated the participation of relevant researchers from the partner organisation in the activities of the JUNO network, including: annual research and workshop meetings and, subject to availability, in country visits, with the aim of building partnerships with counterpart expertise in Japan. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partner organisation has contributed to the development of the JUNO network through participation in its activities within its domain of expertise and engaging in effective knowledge exchange with counterpart researchers in Japan. |
| Impact | Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Start Year | 2016 |
| Description | University of Nottingham - Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Organisation | University of Nottingham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | The JUNO network has facilitated the participation of relevant researchers from the partner organisation in the activities of the JUNO network, including: annual research and workshop meetings and, subject to availability, in country visits, with the aim of building partnerships with counterpart expertise in Japan. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partner organisation has contributed to the development of the JUNO network through participation in its activities within its domain of expertise and engaging in effective knowledge exchange with counterpart researchers in Japan. |
| Impact | Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Start Year | 2021 |
| Description | University of Reading - Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Organisation | University of Reading |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | The JUNO network has facilitated the participation of relevant researchers from the partner organisation in the activities of the JUNO network, including: annual research and workshop meetings and, subject to availability, in country visits, with the aim of building partnerships with counterpart expertise in Japan. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partner organisation has contributed to the development of the JUNO network through participation in its activities within its domain of expertise and engaging in effective knowledge exchange with counterpart researchers in Japan. |
| Impact | Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Start Year | 2018 |
| Description | University of Strathclyde - Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Organisation | University of Strathclyde |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | The JUNO network has facilitated the participation of relevant researchers from the University of Strathclyde in the activities of the JUNO network, including: annual research and workshop meetings and, subject to availability, in country visits, with the aim of building partnerships with counterpart expertise in Japan. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The University of Strathclyde has contributed to the development of the JUNO network through participation in its activities within its domain of expertise and engaging in effective knowledge exchange with counterpart researchers in Japan. |
| Impact | Participation in network events |
| Start Year | 2016 |
| Description | University of Surrey - Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Organisation | University of Surrey |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | The JUNO network has facilitated the participation of relevant researchers from the partner organisation in the activities of the JUNO network, including: annual research and workshop meetings and, subject to availability, in country visits, with the aim of building partnerships with counterpart expertise in Japan. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partner organisation has contributed to the development of the JUNO network through participation in its activities within its domain of expertise and engaging in effective knowledge exchange with counterpart researchers in Japan. |
| Impact | Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Start Year | 2017 |
| Description | Yamagata University - Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Organisation | University of Yamagata |
| Country | Japan |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | The JUNO network has facilitated the participation of relevant researchers from the partner organisation in the activities of the JUNO network, including: annual research and workshop meetings and, subject to availability, in country visits, with the aim of building partnerships with counterpart expertise in Japan. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partner organisation has contributed to the development of the JUNO network through participation in its activities within its domain of expertise and engaging in effective knowledge exchange with counterpart researchers in Japan. |
| Impact | Participation in JUNO Network Activity |
| Start Year | 2019 |
| Description | 'A very real problem': How resurgent nuclear reactions at Chernobyl might be dealt with to avert disaster |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Prof Neil Hyatt was interviewed by The Independent on the potential resurgence of nuclear fission within the fuel debris of the Chernobyl reactor and the relevance to Fukushima Dai-ici, the article highlighted our recent work on the synthesis and characterisation of Chernobyl and Fukushima corium and fuel debris. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
| URL | https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/chernobyl-nuclear-reactions-robots-drilling-b1846990... |
| Description | 'It's like the embers in a barbecue pit.' Nuclear reactions are smoldering again at Chernobyl |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Prof Neil Hyatt was interviewed by Science magazine on the potential resurgence of nuclear fission within the fuel debris of the Chernobyl reactor and the relevance to Fukushima Dai-ici, drawing on recent research on Chernobyl and Fukushima corium and fuel debris. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
| URL | https://www.science.org/content/article/nuclear-reactions-reawaken-chernobyl-reactor |
| Description | 3rd UK - Japan Nuclear Forum, UK Embassy, Tokyo, Japan. |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | Prof. Neil Hyatt was invited to attend the 3rd UK - Japan Nuclear Forum at the UK Embassy, Tokyo, on 5 February 2019, as the lead of the JUNO network and a joint research project funded under the UK - Japan EPSRC / MEXT civil nuclear programme. The event provided an opportunity to disseminate (by poster, literature and face to face discussion) the activities and outcomes of the network and project to industry leaders, policy makers, and senior academics in Japan, and promote wider UK - Japan collaboration in nuclear energy and decommissioning. Several follow up requests for further information were received following the event and three new collaborations are under development. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | A long term solution |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press) |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Dr Claire Corkhill was invited by RWM Ltd to present a short video explaining the benefits of geological disposal of radiaoctive wastes, in recognition of her expertise developed through several EPSRC research projects. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| URL | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoPSaWV-tQU |
| Description | Bilateral UK- Japan research collaboration workshop and reception at Spring Meeting of the Atomic Energy Society of Japan, 27 March 2018. |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | A half day workshop and networking reception to promote UK - Japan collaboration in civil nuclear energy was organised at the Spring Meeting of the Atomic Energy Society of Japan, 27 March 2018, in Osaka, in partnership with the UK Embassy in Japan. The workshop involved 30 participants from the UK and Japan, exchanging presentations on their research and collaboration interests, followed by an expert panel session on joint research challenges and priorities for Sellafield and Fukushima Dai-ici decommissioning. The JUNO network organised the programme, facilitated discussion, and supported attendance and participation by 15 UK research leaders from universities and research organisations. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| Description | Can Japan's 'Recovery Olympics' heal Fukushima's nuclear scars? |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press) |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Media interview on Fukushima recovery operations informed by project related UK - Japan engagement and research. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2020 |
| URL | https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/can-japan-s-recovery-olympics-heal-fukushima-s-nuclear-scars-n111... |
| Description | Chernobyl's nuclear fuel is smoldering. To prevent another accident, researchers are studying the site's radioactive lava. |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | Prof Neil Hyatt and Prof. Claire Corkhill were interviewed by Business Insider on the potential resurgence of nuclear fission within the fuel debris of the Chernobyl reactor and discussed ongoing research to understand the formation and behaviour of corium materials at Chernobyl and Fukushima Dai-ici, and management of radioactive wastes more broadly. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
| URL | https://www.businessinsider.com/chernobyl-radioactive-lava-prevent-nuclear-accident-2021-5?r=US&IR=T |
| Description | Chernobyl: nuclear material may be re-igniting |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press) |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Prof Neil Hyatt was interviewed by the Naked Scientist podcast on the potential resurgence of nuclear fission within the fuel debris of the Chernobyl reactor and the relevance to Fukushima Dai-ici. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
| URL | https://www.thenakedscientists.com/articles/interviews/chernobyl-nuclear-material-may-be-re-igniting |
| Description | Chernobyl: uncovering the mystery |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Public talk on the cause of the Chernobyl and Fukshima melt downs and the role of our EPSRC sponsored research in supporting the clean up. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2020 |
| Description | Co-ordinated Research Project on Management Degraded Nuclear Fuel and Corium |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Collaborative integrated knowledge exchange project to share understanding of degraded fuel and corium characterisation and treatment. Research outcomes will form an IAEA technical document. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| Description | Collaboration building meeting with Japan Atomic Energy Agency, 30 March 2018. |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | A bilateral meeting was organised with the Japan Atomic Energy Agency to showcase joint UK / Japan research in civil nuclear energy and potential opportunities for future collaboration. The meeting highlighted characterisation and retrieval of corium material at Fukushima as a topic of particular interest, which seeded a successful grant application under the phase four of the UK EPSRC / Japan MEXT civil nuclear energy collaboration. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| Description | Commercialisation of Fusion - an Anglo-Japanese Conference |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | The JUNO network supported The Open University (UK) and Kyoto University (Japan) in organizing the Commercialisation of Fusion - an Anglo-Japanese Conference, at Hughes Hall Cambridge, from 24-25 June 2019. The meeting was organised with the intention of allowing participants involved in the development of fusion energy, particularly small-scale applications, to exchange views on the prospects for the commercial realisation of fusion in an informal setting. Presentation were made by representatives of fusion technology companies regarding progress with their design concepts. These concepts covered a range of approaches to fusion including magnetic confinement, inertial confinement and a fission-fusion hybrid concept. The JUNO network supported the development of the conference agenda and attendance of keynote speakers from Japan to provide expert perspectives on these topics. The meeting enabled researchers, from both industry and academia, in the UK and Japan to update each other on progress with concepts for the commercial civil application of nuclear fusion science. The event has strengthened the links between researchers in the two countries. One tangible outcome is a proposal for joint work between Kyoto University, the Open University and Imperial College concerning the possible use of fusion energy for the sequestration CO2. using biomass or waste products as a feedstock. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | Covid and clean air |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press) |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Prof Neil Hyatt was interviewed by BBC Science In Action on the potential resurgence of nuclear fission within the fuel debris of the Chernobyl reactor and the relevance to Fukushima Dai-ici, drawing on recent research on Chernobyl and Fukushima corium and fuel debris. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
| URL | https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct1l3m |
| Description | Engineers develop a 'lava-like' material similar to the highly radioactive molten nuclear fuel created during the Chernobyl and Fukushima disasters to investigate ways to clean up the ruined power station sites |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Media coverage of grant produced research which developed public understanding of the management of degraded and damaged nuclear fuels at Fukushima and Chernobyl sites, based on media and public feedback |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2020 |
| URL | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-7946897/Engineers-develop-material-similar-highly-ra... |
| Description | Focus session on UK - Japan collaboration at the UK Nuclear Academics Discussion Meeting 2020 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | A focus session on UK - Japan research collaboration in support of Sellafield and Fukushima decommissioning was held at the UK Nuclear Academics Discussion Meeting 2020, with the attendance of ca. 80 academics, policy makers, and industrialists. The session summarised the history and opportunity for UK - Japan collaboration and supporting activities undertaken by the JUNO network. Mr. Roger Cowton of Sellafield Ltd contributed an invited presentation outlining the common decommissioning challenges identified at the Fukushima and Selalfield sites, identified by Sellafield Ltd working with its Japanese counterparts. The session also included a joint UK - Japan presentation from leaders of a successful joint EPSRC / MEXT funded project, which focused on disseminating both the good practice of the collaboration and research outcomes. This was followed by a discussion on the strengths and lessons learned from joint research to date and the opportunities for developing and supporting new and existing collaborations. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | Focus session on UK - Japan research collaboration on nuclear decommissioning at the UK Nuclear Academics Discussion Meeting |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | A focus session on UK - Japan research collaboration on nuclear decommissioning at the UK Nuclear Academics Discussion Meeting, held at Bangor University, 10-11th September 2019. The session presented an introduction to the JUNO network, reviewed its recent activities and disseminated planned future activities and mechanisms for supporting the initiation and development of UK - Japan research collaborations. Dr. Roger Cowton, Sellafield Ltd., attended as a keynote speaker to present the common challenges in UK - Japan decommissioning, identified through co-operation with TEPCO Ltd, and prioritised research needs. Prof. Barry Lennox and Prof. So Kamada presented a successful exemplar of a UK - Japan joint research project, disseminating primary research outcomes to support decommissioning of Fukushima Dai-Ici and the key benefits arising from joint research. A short discussion segment was also facilitated which further explored the opportunity and need for joint research and the challenges and benefits of the collaborative research programme. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | GDF Conference 2021 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Prof. Neil Hyatt was invited as the facilitator and panel chair for the Geological Disposal Facility Conference 2021, delivered by Radioactive Waste Management, in recognition of his international standing in the field. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
| URL | https://www.gov.uk/government/news/geological-disposal-programme-now-under-way |
| Description | IAEA Summer School on Radiation Effects on Radioactive Wasteforms |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Organised Joint ICTP-IAEA Workshop on Radiation Effects in Nuclear Waste Forms and their Consequences for Storage and Disposal, 12-16 September 2016, with engagement of over 30 international researchers. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| URL | http://indico.ictp.it/event/7633/ |
| Description | JUNO website: www.juno.ac.uk |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | A website was created to disseminate the mission, aims, objectives and support mechanisms of the JUNO network; this has served as the first point of contact for members and interested parties to find out more about the network, access presentations and reports, and request further information. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017,2018 |
| URL | https://juno.ac.uk |
| Description | Joint ICTP-IAEA Workshop on Radiation Effects in Nuclear Waste Forms and their Consequences for Storage and Disposal |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | The Workshop aimed to gain awareness on the most recent findings of research into radiation effects in nuclear waste forms and their role for waste storage and disposal. It specifically aimed to contribute to the transfer of specific knowledge to Member States towards their capacity building efforts and competence in nuclear waste immobilisation and disposal. The workshop was attended by 35 participants from 18 nation states, including experienced and early career researchers from universities, industry and government laboratories. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | http://indico.ictp.it/event/7633/overview |
| Description | Joint Meeting and Workshop of UK - Japan Civil Nuclear Research Programme 2019 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | The JUNO network organised it annual Joint Meeting and Workshop of UK - Japan Civil Nuclear Research Programme, in partnership with NSRA, from 10-11 December 2019, in Manchester, UK. The JUNO network worked with NSRA to develop the meeting and workshop agenda and identify key researchers from Japan to participate in the workshop, with attendance part supported by network. The meeting and workshop provided the participants with an overview of decommissioning strategy in the UK and Japan and, through facilitated dialogue, identify the key shared research challenges and collaborations required to address them. Additionally, the meeting brought together leaders and researchers in the EPSRC / MEXT funded UK - Japan research programme on civil nuclear energy, to showcase the research outcomes, share experience, and promote networking within the UK and with Japan. The meeting attracted 58 participants: 21 delegates from universities, research organisations and industry in Japan, and 37 from counterparts in the UK. The meeting also attracted the Managing Director of the Technology Strategy Group of the Nuclear Decommissioning Forum in Japan, and the Research Manager of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority in the UK, who provided comprehensive and reciprocal overviews of the strategy, progress and research needs of decommissioning in the UK and Japan. This was complemented by presentation from a selection of joint EPSRC - MEXT sponsored UK - Japan research projects, which disseminated key research outcomes and reflected on the challenges, opportunities and benefits of the joint research programme. The workshop element of the meeting comprised four structured and facilitated sessions to identify the needs and themes for future UK - Japan collaborative research in nuclear decommissioning, and develop bi-lateral and multi-lateral partnerships to develop research proposals. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | Joint Meeting and Workshop of UK - Japan Civil Nuclear Research Programme 2020 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | The JUNO network organised it annual Joint Meeting and Workshop of UK - Japan Civil Nuclear Research Programme, in partnership with CLADS, from 12-13 January 2021 (delayed due to impact of Coronavirus). The meeting was held online due to travel restrictions within and between the UK and Japan, but attracted 98 delegates - 53 from the UK and 45 from Japan for two days of intensive knowledge transfer and collaboration building. The JUNO network worked with EPSRC, CLADS and NSRA to develop the meeting and workshop agenda and identify key researchers from the UK and Japan to participate in the workshop. The overlap of time zones between the UK and Japan provided a small window for joint sessions, working from 08.00 - 11.00 UK time and 17.00-20.00 Japan time. Prior to the meeting, UK and Japan delegates were invited to complete an introduction pro-forma to assist in networking and knowledge exchange. The pro-forma captured key research interests, contact information, and collaborations wanted and offered by the participants. 50 responses were received, which were collated and produced in an electronic brochure, distributed to all participants. The feedback from participants was that this had allowed them to both prepare for discussion in the joint workshop sessions and identify new potential partners for collaboration. The first session of the workshop was a joint review meeting of the UK - Japan Civil Nuclear Research programme. Presentations from the JUNO network and NDF presented the background to the UK - Japan joint programme, highlighting the importance of co-operative R&D to address joint challenges of decommissioning the Sellafield and Fukushima Dai-ici sites. Two keynote presentations from Sellafield / NDA and TEPCO set the strategic context for the joint research programme and workshop discussions. Projects supported in Phase 5 and Phase 6 were invited to provide a summary of their research outcomes and collaboration, presented jointly by the partners. The second session of the workshop was restricted to the UK participants and focused on the development of UK ideas and priorities for future research in Phase 8 of the joint research programme, within three themed parallel sessions. The summary of discussion was presented in a workshop plenary and a gap analysis undertaken. The detailed topic summaries were captured on slide presentations to inform the subsequent joint discussion session. The third session of the workshop opened with presentations from the JUNO network and CLADS to outline the key research priorities identified for consideration and discussion, through respective dialogue within the national research communities. The UK and Japan participants then split into three themed parallel discussion groups to share their perspectives with the objective of defining a prioritised set of common research challenges and needs. The outcome of the joint discussions were presented in a workshop plenary and with an opportunity for further input and comment. The final session of the workshop presented the draft Phase 8 call opportunity to the workshop participants. The joint workshop discussion sessions were successful in producing detailed research challenge statements within each thematic area. Following the workshop, the outputs from the discussion groups were synthesised to define the prioritised areas for joint research and collaboration in four research themes for the Phase 8 call, to be agreed by the sponsors. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
| Description | Joint Meeting and Workshop of UK - Japan Civil Nuclear Research Programme 2021 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | The JUNO network organised it annual Joint Meeting and Workshop of UK - Japan Civil Nuclear Research Programme, in partnership with CLADS, from 18-19 January 2022. The meeting was held online due to travel restrictions within and between the UK and Japan, but attracted 114 delegates - 59 from the UK and 55 from Japan for two days of intensive knowledge transfer and collaboration building. The JUNO network worked with EPSRC, CLADS and NSRA to develop the meeting and workshop agenda and identify key researchers from the UK and Japan to participate in the workshop. The overlap of time zones between the UK and Japan provided a small window for joint sessions, working from 08.00 - 11.00 UK time and 17.00-20.00 Japan time. Prior to the meeting, UK and Japan delegates were invited to complete an introduction pro-forma to assist in networking and knowledge exchange. The pro-forma captured key research interests, contact information, and collaborations wanted and offered by the participants. The responses were collated with those provided in the previous year and produced in an electronic brochure, distributed to all participants. The feedback from participants was that this had allowed them to both prepare for discussion in the joint workshop sessions and identify new potential partners for collaboration. The first session of the workshop was a joint review meeting of the UK - Japan Civil Nuclear Research programme. Presentations from the JUNO network and NDF presented the background to the UK - Japan joint programme, highlighting the importance of co-operative R&D to address joint challenges of decommissioning the Sellafield and Fukushima Dai-ici sites. Two keynote presentations from Sellafield / NDA and TEPCO set the strategic context for the joint research programme and workshop discussions. Projects supported in Phase 6 and Phase 7 were invited to provide a summary of their research outcomes and collaboration, presented jointly by the partners. Responding to feedback from the last year's meeting and workshop, 10 short presentations were invited by potential new participants to the programme in the UK and Japan, to raise their profile and visibility, and assist in finding research collaborators. The second session of the workshop was restricted to the UK participants and focused on the development of UK ideas and priorities for future research in Phase 9 of the joint research programme, within three themed parallel sessions. The summary of discussion was presented in a workshop plenary and a gap analysis undertaken. The detailed topic summaries were captured on slide presentations to inform the subsequent joint discussion session. The third session of the workshop opened with presentations from the JUNO network and CLADS to outline the key research priorities identified for consideration and discussion, through respective dialogue within the national research communities. The UK and Japan participants then split into three themed parallel discussion groups to share their perspectives with the objective of defining a prioritised set of common research challenges and needs. The outcome of the joint discussions were presented in a workshop plenary and with an opportunity for further input and comment. The final session of the workshop presented the draft Phase 9 call opportunity to the workshop participants. The joint workshop discussion sessions were successful in producing detailed research challenge statements within each thematic area. Following the workshop, the outputs from the discussion groups were synthesised, in a meeting report, to define the prioritised areas for joint research and collaboration in key research themes for the Phase 9 call, to be agreed by the sponsors; the report was circulated to all participants after comment and approval by sponsors. Overall, the feedback from UK participants on the workshop was very positive: 93% of the respondents agreed that the relevance of the meeting and workshop was excellent (64%) or very good (29%); 93% of the respondents agreed that the joint discussion sessions were excellent (36%) or very good (57%); all respondents considered the organisation of the workshop to be excellent (79%) or very good (21%); 50% of respondents were likely to submit a proposal to the Phase 9 call and 27% of the respondents were interested in developing a submission. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
| Description | Joint Workshop for the UK-Japan Civil Research Programme: Nuclear Decommissioning |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | The JUNO Network co-organised, with the Nuclear Safety Research Association (Japan), a workshop from 6 - 7 February to develop UK - Japan collaboration in nuclear decommissioning. An open process was managed to select a UK team of 25 senior and early career research leaders, to attend a two day workshop in Kyoto, with counterparts in Japan, with the aim of defining common research challenges in UK - Japan nuclear decommissioning to inform future funding calls to the joint civil nuclear research programme. Delegates worked through a series of facilitated sessions to capture and prioritise research challenges, methodologies, and facility requirements. Participant feedback from the event was overwhelmingly positive, with ca. 95% of participants indicating that the event had met or exceed their expectations. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | Jointly organised a session at the Atomic Energy Society of Japan Spring Meeting, to showcase outcomes of joint UK EPSRC / Japan MEXT projects, Tokai, Japan, 29 March 2017. |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | A session was organised at the Atomic Energy Society of Japan Spring Meeting in Tokai, which took place on 29 March 2017, to showcase joint UK / Japan research in the civil nuclear energy programme. The session attracted ca. 50 participants and elicited discussion both on the technical aspects of the research and the opportunities and benefits of UK / Japan collaboration. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| Description | Letter to the Guardian: Strategies for nuclear weapons and waste |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Prof. Neil Hyatt published a letter in The Guardian newspaper in response to an earlier article on radioactive waste, highlighting the need for a sustainable and definite end solution, informed by EPSRC sponsored research. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| URL | https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/aug/07/strategies-for-nuclear-weapons-and-waste |
| Description | Low radioactivity materials could aid in Chernobyl and Fukushima clean-up |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Media coverage of grant produced research which developed public understanding of the management of degraded and damaged nuclear fuels at Fukushima and Chernobyl sites, based on media and public feedback |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2020 |
| URL | https://eandt.theiet.org/content/articles/2020/01/low-radioactivity-materials-could-aid-in-chernobyl... |
| Description | Nuclear reactions are discovered smouldering 'like embers at a barbecue' in an inaccessible chamber at Chernobyl, sparking gears of another explosion at the power plant. |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Prof Neil Hyatt was interviewed by The Daily Mail on the potential resurgence of nuclear fission within the fuel debris of the Chernobyl reactor and the relevance to Fukushima Dai-ici, drawing on recent research on Chernobyl and Fukushima corium and fuel debris. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
| URL | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-9570439/Nuclear-reactions-smouldering-like-embers-ba... |
| Description | Nuclear reactions at Chernobyl are spiking in an inaccessible chamber |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Prof Neil Hyatt was interviewed by New Scientist on the potential resurgence of nuclear fission within the fuel debris of the Chernobyl reactor and the relevance to Fukushima Dai-ici, drawing on recent research on Chernobyl and Fukushima corium and fuel debris. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
| URL | https://www.newscientist.com/article/2277195-nuclear-reactions-at-chernobyl-are-spiking-in-an-inacce... |
| Description | Organised: MRS Scientific Basis for Nuclear Waste Management Symposium, 2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Organised the MRS Scientific Basis for Nuclear Waste Management Symposium, 2018, which attracted more than 100 experts from around the world for a 4 day symposium on state of the art research outcomes in the field. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| Description | Participation in International Glass Working Group |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Participation in International Glass Working Group - dissemination of research outcomes from multiple EPSRC sponsored projects with the aim of developing a state of the art unified model for glass corrosion, relevant to radioactive waste disposal; participation in expert group designing collaborative international experiments using International Standard Glass. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| Description | Participation in Seventh UK / Japan Nuclear Dialogue, London, 24-25 October 2018. |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | The JUNO network was invited to present its mission and activities supporting joint UK / Japan research in civil nuclear energy at the 7th UK - Japan Nuclear Dialogue, which took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tokyo, Japan, co-chaired by Prof Robin Grimes (Chief Scientific Adviser, FCO, UK) and Mr Kawasaki,(Deputy Director-General, Disarmament, Non-Proliferation and Science Department, MOFA, Japan). The meeting was attended by senior policy makers in civil nuclear energy in the UK and Japan (including representatives of BEIS and MEXT). Participants from Japan requested further information on the network and its activities to disseminate to key research leaders. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/seventh-annual-uk-japan-nuclear-dialogue |
| Description | Participation in Sixth UK / Japan Nuclear Dialogue, London, 26-27 October 2017. |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | The JUNO network was invited to present its mission and activities supporting joint UK / Japan research in civil nuclear energy at the 6th UK - Japan Nuclear Dialogue, which took place at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, London, co-chaired by Prof Robin Grimes (Chief Scientific Adviser, FCO, UK) and Mr Makoto Hayashi (Director, Disarmament, Non-Proliferation and Science Department, MOFA, Japan). The meeting was attended by senior policy makers in civil nuclear energy in the UK and Japan (including representatives of BEIS and MEXT). Participants from Japan requested further information on the network and its activities to disseminate to key research leaders. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| URL | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sixth-annual-uk-japan-nuclear-dialogue |
| Description | Participation in expert panel on decommissioning Fukushima Dai-ici at ICONE 26 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Participation in expert panel on decommissioning Fukushima Dai-ici at ICONE 26, London, UK, and contribution of UK research groups. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| Description | Presentation at UK - Japan Technology Showcase, Tokyo, 26 March 2017. |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Presentation to audience at joint UK / Japan networking and collaboration building workshop, to disseminate the role and opportunities of the JUNO network in supporting bilateral collaboration in civil nuclear energy. The presentation elicited interest from new members to join the network and participate in its activities. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| URL | https://junouk.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/juno-jst-workshop-2017.pdf |
| Description | Radiation affected robots in decommissioning the Fukushima Dai-ici site |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press) |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | A recorded interview with the PI was broadcast on Sputnik Radio - World in Focus, 6 March 2017, giving an up to date assessment of the situation at Fukushima Dai-ici and the problematic effects of radiation fields on the performance and failure of robots used in the decommissioning process; the broadcast elicited direct contact from members of the public interested in finding out more about our research. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| Description | Radio Interview: Fukushima - Japan begins removal of nuclear fuel from reactor site |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press) |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Dr Claire Corkhill was invited to discuss the challenges of Fukushima clean up and the role of UK - Japan collaborative research, highlighting examples on treatment of fuel debris and spent high dose adsorbents, on the radio station BBC Newshour. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | Royal Society Workshop on Nuclear Co-Generation |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Prof. Neil Hyatt was invited to participate in the Royal Society meeting on Nuclear Co-generation in recognition of his expertise in radioactive waste management developed through several EPSRC research projects, outcomes from which were highlighted in discussion contribution. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | Second visit from Deputy Manager of the Nuclear Fuel Department of Marubeni Ltd |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | As a follow up to an earlier visit, the Deputy Manager of Deputy Manager of the Nuclear Fuel Department of Marubeni Corporation visited the University of Sheffield in October 2019, to tour the HADES / MIDAS research facility and to discuss the potential for sponsored and partnership with Japanese universities. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | Seminar on Nuclear Decommissioning from Tepco Ltd. |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | The JUNO network hosted an expert seminar by Mr Naoto Yagi, Manager of Nuclear Affairs at Tepco Ltd, presented an expert seminar on decommissioning of Fukushima Dai-ici, in December 2019, at the University of Sheffield, to an audience of ca. 60 postgraduate and undergraduate students, and research staff. This was followed by a lively question and answer session, which explored topical issues such as the management of radioactive waster on the Fukushima site and recovery of the core-melt down products, prompted by the seminar. Mr. Yagi also engaged in discussion of potential career opportunities and pathways within the nuclear industry in Japan and Tepco in particular. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | Seminar series - Cloud Conference on Radioactive Waste Management |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | A seminar series - Cloud Conference on Radioactive Waste Management, was organised immediately following the UK national lockdown in March 2020. Five seminars were held on a monthly basis attracting 70-100 participants on each occasion. Talks were drawn from across the UK research community, featuring early and mature research investigators from academia and industry, working within the broad area of radioactive waste management. Participants reported their appreciation of this networking activity to maintain community collaboration and knowledge transfer in the absence of in person events and travel. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2020 |
| URL | https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/materials/news/cloud-conference-brings-current-research-nation-lockdown |
| Description | Simulant material could aid in Fukushima cleanup |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Article on Paul Scherrer Institute and Swiss Light Source website, as front page, highlighting our research on synthesis and characterisation of Fukushima corium. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
| URL | https://www.psi.ch/en/media/our-research/simulant-material-could-aid-in-fukushima-cleanup |
| Description | Singapore Today - radio interview on UK - Japan collaborative research to support Fukushima clean up |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Prof. Neil Hyatt was invited to discuss the challenges of Fukushima clean up and the role of UK - Japan collaborative research, highlighting examples on treatment of fuel debris and spent high dose adsorbents, on the radio station Singapore Today. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | TUC Congress: Panel Debate on Nuclear Decommissioning |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Dr Claire Corkhill was invited to participate in an Expert Panel Debate on Nuclear Decommissioning at the TUC Congress, in recognition of her expertise developed through several EPSRC research projects, outcomes of which were highlighted in the opening remarks and panel debate. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | TV interview with Channel News Asia: treatment of contaminated water at Fukushima |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Prof. Neil Hyatt was invited to discuss the challenges posed by contaminated water treatment on the Fukushima site and the role of UK - Japan collaborative research, highlighting examples on treatment of fuel debris and spent high dose adsorbents, on the TV station Channel News Asia. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | The Continuing Story of the Nuclear Waste Bill |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press) |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Radio Interview on BBC Inside science discussing management and disposal of radioactive waste and highlighting recently published research on synthesis and characterisation of Fukushima coriums. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
| URL | https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0013zm3 |
| Description | The nuclear dilemma |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press) |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Prof Claire Corkhill was featured in the BBC short "The nuclear dilemma", explaining the nature, management and disposal of radioactive wastes in the context of nuclear power generation to address climate change and the Fukushima dai-ici accident. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
| URL | https://www.bbc.co.uk/ideas/videos/the-nuclear-dilemma/p09rsq3p |
| Description | UK - Japan Collaborative Research Showcase in Nuclear Decommissioning at Spring Meeting of the Atomic Energy Society of Japan, 27 March 2018. |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | In partnership with the UK Embassy in Japan, a UK - Japan Collaborative Research Showcase in Nuclear Decommissioning was organised at Spring Meeting of the Atomic Energy Society of Japan, on 27 March 2018. The JUNO network supported attendance by 15 UK delegates from universities and research organisations. The UK and Japan PIs (or their delegates) of joint UK - Japan EPSRC / MEXT research projects presented the key outcomes of their research in Phase 1-3 projects to an audience of ca. 100 conference delegates. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| Description | UK / Japan Technology Showcase, 26 March 2017 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | A networking event organised to bring together research leaders in civil nuclear energy in Japan and UK. Approximately 40 participants co-created a set of research challenges around themes in nuclear decommissioning, waste management, environmental remediation and reactor technology to identify and prioritise UK - Japan collaboration. The networking was successful in developing new collaborations which were successful in grant application for the fourth phase of the UK EPSRC / Japan MEXT collaboration in civil nuclear energy. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| Description | UK research leaders visit to Fukushima Dai-ici, 28 March 2017. |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | A visit to the Fukushima Dai-ici site was organised for 12 UK research leaders to engage with experts in the site decommissioning company (TEPCO). Participants engaged in a technical presentation and guided tour of the site and facilities by TEPCO staff. The field trip assisted the UK team in focusing the development of research and grant proposals to address specific site needs and informed the development of taught course materials. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| Description | UK researchers simulate nuclear lava to help manage Chernobyl fallout |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Media coverage of grant produced research which developed public understanding of the management of degraded and damaged nuclear fuels at Fukushima and Chernobyl sites, based on media and public feedback |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2020 |
| URL | https://www.theweek.in/news/sci-tech/2020/01/30/uk-researchers-simulate-nuclear-lava-to-help-manage-... |
| Description | Visit from Deputy Manager of the Nuclear Fuel Department of Marubeni Ltd |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | The Deputy Manager of Deputy Manager of the Nuclear Fuel Department of Marubeni Corporation visit the JUNO network at the University of Sheffield in July 2019, to discuss the potential for sponsorship of collaborative research with UK universities. The role of the JUNO network and joint EPSRC - MEXT sponsored UK - Japan research programme was presented, together with an overview of the strategic nuclear R&D capability within the UK academic sector. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | Visit from Fukushima College |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Undergraduate students |
| Results and Impact | The JUNO network facilitated a visit by the Vice Principal and three academic staff of Fukushima College to the University of Sheffield in March 2019. The visitors toured the facilities available in the University of Sheffield to support nuclear decommissioning research. Reciprocal presentations were made on research and training activities of Fukushima College and The University of Sheffield, in the field of radioactive waste management. The role and activities of the JUNO network were also presented, together with an overview of the wider research strengths in nuclear decommissioning within the UK academic sector. The participants also discussed the potential for placement of undergraduate researchers from Fukushima College to UK universities. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | Visit from from the Japanese Citizens' Nuclear Information Center |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | The JUNO network facilitated a visit by a delegation from the Japanese Citizens' Nuclear Information Center to the University of Sheffield on 13 September 2019. The purpose of the visit was to understand current UK - Japan collaborative R&D and the latest developments in technology to immobilise and dispose of the UK plutonium stockpile, in particular the hot isostatic pressing approach developed by the Sheffield team. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| URL | https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/energy/immobilising-japans-plutonium |
| Description | Visit of research leaders from Japan in nuclear decommissioning to Sellafield site UK. |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | The JUNO network organised a visit to the Sellafield site for 20 delegates from universities and industry in Japan, to improve their knowledge of UK nuclear decommissioning and showcase progress and innovation. The visitors toured the ThORP separation plant, fuel storage facility and Calder Hall Unit 1, the latter included a visit to the control room and viewing of the reactor floor, which was particularly appreciated. Additionally, a bus tour of the site was organised, enabling the participants to understand the scale and complexity of decommissioning at Sellafield, in relation to Fukushima Dai-Ici. The visit was kindly sponsored by Sellafield Ltd, who also provided an introductory presentation covering the history of site operations and the future decommissioning plan, delivered by Dr Roger Cowton, Head of External Affairs. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | Visit to Collaborative Laboratories for Advanced Decommissioning Science and Nahara Technology Centre |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | A visit for 15 senior and early career researchers was organsied to the Collaborative Laboratories for Advanced Decommissioning Science and Nahara Technology Centre, Japan on 28 March 2018. The facilities toured included the core melt down experiment and analytical laboratories at CLADS and robot test deployment environment at NTC, providing UK delegates with first hand insight and understanding of state of the art research facilities available in Japan to support collaboration. Additionally, two seminars were delivered by the CLADS Director and research leads, providing an overview of all available research facilities and capabilities, their technical specification, mechanisms for access and opportunities for collaboration. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| Description | Visit to Institute for Integrated Radiation and Nuclear Science, Kyoto University. |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | A visit for 25 senior and early career researchers was organsied to Institute for Integrated Radiation and Nuclear Science, Kyoto University, Japan on 8 February 2019. The facilities toured included the Kyoto University Research Reactor and Critical Assembly, providing UK delegates with first hand insight and understanding of state of the art research facilities available in Japan to support collaboration. Additionally, two expert seminars were delivered by the Deputy Director of the Institute, providing an overview of all available facilities and capabilities, their technical specification, mechanisms for access and opportunities for collaboration. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | Visit to Tokai Mura nuclear research site |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | A visit for 15 senior and early career researchers was organsied to the Tokai Mura nuclear research facility, Japan on 29 March 2018. The facilities toured included the critical assembly and actinide hot cell facilities, providing UK delegates with first hand insight and understanding of state of the art research facilities available in Japan to support collaboration. Additionally, seminars were delivered by the Deputy Director and research leads, providing an overview of all available research facilities and capabilities, their technical specification, mechanisms for access and opportunities for collaboration. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| Description | Webinar for launch of UK - Japan Phase 7 Civil Nuclear Programme, Call for Proposals |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | A webinar was organised to promote the Phase 7 Call of the joint UK - Japan Civil Nuclear Energy Programme, attracting approximately 40 participants from the UK and Japan. The webinar summarised the report of the December 2019 workshop and presented the call for proposals to potential applicants, with an opportunity for Q&A with sponsors and previously successful applicants. Feedback from attendees was that the webinar was helpful in improving their understanding of the call requirements and preparation of their proposals. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2020 |
| Description | Webinar for launch of UK - Japan Phase 8 Civil Nuclear Programme, Call for Proposals |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | A webinar was organised to promote the Phase 8 Call of the joint UK - Japan Civil Nuclear Energy Programme, attracting approximately 50 participants from the UK and Japan. The webinar summarised the report of the December 2020 workshop and presented the call for proposals to potential applicants, with an opportunity for Q&A with sponsors and previously successful applicants. Feedback from attendees was that the webinar was helpful in improving their understanding of the call requirements and preparation of their proposals. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
| Description | Why Scientists Are Recreating the Chernobyl Disaster |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Media coverage of grant produced research which developed public understanding of the management of degraded and damaged nuclear fuels at Fukushima and Chernobyl sites, based on media and public feedback |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2020 |
| URL | https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/a30716599/scientists-recreating-chernobyl/ |