Alex Nicholson

Nuclear @fcdo based in Ottawa.
Formerly @dcms and @europarl

[National Energy System Operator @neso_energy]

Yesterday #wind generated 25.2% of British electricity, more than gas 25.1%, solar 13.3%, imports 12.9%, nuclear 12.4%, biomass 7.8%, other 2.0%, hydro 1.3%, *excl. non-renewable distributed generation

[Andrew Orlowski @AndrewOrlowski]

✍️ A big essay by me for The @Telegraph on the astonishing scale of Britain’s mission to build a working nuclear fusion power plant in Nottinghamshire.

Most people don’t realise the scale of this, which is really our Manhattan Project - a giant national re-industrialisation effort through engineering.

[Alex Nicholson @AlexNicholsonUK]

@tomhfh The UK Nuclear Skills Plan is doing some cool work in delivering sector wide workforce growth, creating long term career opportunities and supporting mobility across the sector. Worth a look!

[Apolitical @apoliticalco]

Meet our speakers! 📣

Alex Nicholson is the Head of Multilateral Engagement & International Nuclear Safety at @beisgovuk. Apart from his work in government, he enjoys diving and hiking. 🥾

Want to find out more about Alex? Visit this page:
https://t.co/YOhyZwiOj7

[British Embassy Ljubljana 🇬🇧🇸🇮 @UKinSlovenia]

Nuclear is vital to the clean energy transition.🔋

At the ‘Nuclear Energy for New Europe’ conference in 🇸🇮, Alex Nicholson from @energygovuk set out 🇬🇧’s Nuclear Skills Plan and visited TRIGA reactor that has been driving research and innovation for nearly 60 years. 🇬🇧🤝🇸🇮

[Alex Nicholson @AlexNicholsonUK]

@NUFCEdge Can see why we wanted Van Hecke

[Department for Energy Security and Net Zero @energygovuk]

The clean energy future is about more than solar panels & wind turbines - it’s about well paid, secure jobs for everyone. 

✅ 400,000 extra jobs by 2030
✅ 5 new Clean Energy Technical Excellence Colleges 
✅ Helping people learn new skills & transition from other professions

[Alex Nicholson @AlexNicholsonUK]

Talking nuclear skills at the European Nuclear Energy Conference in Lake Bled, Slovenia

[Alex Nicholson @AlexNicholsonUK]

Through this funding opportunity we are seeking to develop the #skills needed by the #nuclear sector over the next 10 to 20 years and encourage bids that support not just today’s fuel cycle but also uranics fuel cycles of the future and advanced nuclear technologies

[Alex Nicholson @AlexNicholsonUK]

💡 Bespoke nuclear #PHD funding call

The UK will be funding doctoral focal awards to develop a pipeline of future subject matter experts with the skills required to underpin the UK domestic civil and defence #nuclear sectors in coming years

https://t.co/TMRch1I8TN

[Nuclear Industry Association @NIAUK]

"We need new nuclear to meet our climate obligations... for energy security and the good, skilled jobs nuclear provides."

👉 Energy Secretary, @Ed_Miliband tells MPs why the government is backing @sizewellc and a fleet of @RollsRoyceUK SMRs.

#nuclear #energysecurity #jobs

[Rachel Reeves @RachelReevesMP]

Labour is investing in Britain’s renewal.

[Ed Miliband @Ed_Miliband]

The biggest nuclear building programme in a generation.

Delivered by this Labour government.

https://t.co/3h4FAZusFT

[Department for Energy Security and Net Zero @energygovuk]

We are backing nuclear with the biggest building programme in a generation.

🔧£14.2bn for Sizewell C
👷10,000 jobs & 1,500 apprenticeships
⚛️ Small Modular Reactor programme

Clean, homegrown power will boost the UK’s energy security, protect billpayers & drive economic growth.

[Alex Nicholson @AlexNicholsonUK]

Today government has made the biggest spending commitment for nuclear in a generation.

By announcing a £14.2bn investment into @sizewellc ten thousand jobs, including 1500 apprenticeships will be created. It will boost local supply chains, and secure the UKs energy security

[Research Radar @FellowshipRadar]

⚡ Buxton & Leek College is hiring a Curriculum Leader for the Nuclear Skills Academy! Shape the future of UK industry & nuclear expertise. Apply by June 15! #NuclearSkills #Education #UKJobs #BuxtonLeekCollege #Leadership #STEMCareers

https://t.co/vjhCOkwADA

[Destination Nuclear @Dest_Nuclear]

The UK's nuclear sector is a powerhouse of employment, with over 85,000 people working across diverse fields from construction and operations, to marketing and HR.

Join a sector that's growing and diversifying: https://t.co/FF1PuMFqta

#DestinationNuclear #NuclearSkillsPlan

[NSAN @NSA_Nuclear]

📢 The UK nuclear sector is growing — are you ready?

Join NSAN & @NIAUK on 20 June (10AM) for a free webinar on workforce development, skills, and supply chain growth ⚛️💼

🔗 Book now: https://t.co/PbV8pE2eBm
#NuclearSkills #UKNuclear #NSAN #NIA

[Alex Nicholson @AlexNicholsonUK]

Important initiative as the UK’s skilled workforce grows to deliver a long-term civil nuclear programme #CleanEnergy

[Sizewell C @sizewellc]

🎓🎉 Sizewell C is building a 'College on the Coast'!

This is a huge moment for Leiston – and for the Sizewell C project – marking a transformative step forward for Suffolk’s future workforce.

Today, we’re proud to announce plans for a brand-new post-16 college for our host town of Leiston – a permanent further education facility for students aged 16 and over that will open up opportunities for generations to come.

🎙️ Speaking to BBC Radio Suffolk this morning, our Joint Managing Director, Julia Pyke, highlighted how the new college addresses a major challenge: the lack of post-16 education in Leiston, and limited transport links that make it difficult for people to continue their studies.

💬 Lesley Hill, Mayor of Leiston, said: "This is a true legacy benefit for our communities. I was saddened by the closure of the Sixth Form some years ago and am excited by the opportunities this new college offers local people.”

Delivered in partnership with @suffolknewcoll, the College on the Coast will offer high-quality technical and academic pathways – helping young people, adults, and career changers to build meaningful careers in energy, engineering and beyond.

While supporting the delivery of Sizewell C, this investment goes further – unlocking potential, improving rural education access, and growing a skilled, local workforce in East Suffolk.

📻 Hear more from Julia about this announcement in her BBC Radio Suffolk interview.👇

📄 Read more in the press release: https://t.co/hNmjqDlDO5

#SizewellC #CollegeOnTheCoast #SkillsForTheFuture #Apprenticeships #FurtherEducation #SuffolkJobs #NuclearCareers

[Good Morning Britain @GMB]

Liverpool legend Graeme Souness is swimming to Calais and back to raise money for @CharityDEBRA for research into treatments for the rare skin condition Epidermolysis Bullosa.

Isla Grist, who lives with the condition, talks about her friendship with Graeme and how much his support means to her.