AWE Nuclear Security Technologies

Our purpose is to protect the UK through nuclear science and technology.

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This Armed Forces Day, we recognise and thank the entire Armed Forces community - serving personnel, veterans, reservists, cadets and their families.

At AWE, our support goes beyond a single day. As an Armed Forces Covenant signatory and ERS Gold Award holder, we’re proud to support our 500-strong community and create opportunities for those who serve. Through partnerships like Build Force, we continue to help service leavers and their families transition into long-term careers with us.

Thank you for your service.

#ArmedForcesDay #ArmedForcesCovenant #Veterans #Reservists

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We recently secured a triple win at the 2026 Talent Labs Awards – recognising the strength of our work in attracting and engaging top talent.

🏆 Best Integrated Marketing Campaign
🏆 Best Assessment and Selection Strategy (with Spotted Zebra)
🏆 Judges’ Choice Award

These awards celebrate the transformation of our employer brand - building a visible, data-led, multi-channel presence that resonates with highly sought-after STEM talent. This recognition is a testament to the dedication, creativity and collaboration across our teams, alongside our partners.

#TalentAttraction #EmployerBrand #STEMCareers #Awards #TeamAWE

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AWE colleagues came together today to celebrate International Women in Engineering Day, recognising the contributions and impact of women across our engineering community.

Through inspiring talks, shared experiences and open conversation, the event reinforced the importance of creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Find out more about how we’re supporting women in engineering and strengthening our future capability via this article: https://t.co/Iv6RkaLn2k

#INWED26 #engineeringintelligence #STEM

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Last week, around 30 of our scientists represented AWE at the 7th European IRPA Congress in Liverpool.

With over 1,100 experts from academia, industry and government, it was an amazing opportunity to share ideas, innovation and best practice in radiation protection.

From chairing sessions and leading workshops, our team showcased the depth of our expertise and our role in shaping the future of radiation protection.

Read more: https://t.co/nAhsf7etJ2

#AWE #RadiationProtection #Science #Innovation #Collaboration #IRPA2026 #STEMCommunity #WomenInSTEM

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Celebrating our apprentices!

Our first Apprentice Excellence Awards Evening recognised over 160 nominations across our Early Careers community, showcasing outstanding talent, dedication and resilience.

👏 Congrats to all winners, finalists & nominees!

Read more: https://t.co/20YzQ62Qb5

#Apprenticeships #EarlyCareers #STEM #TeamAWE

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A huge congratulations to our colleagues recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours.

This recognition reflects decades of dedication, expertise and service - making a lasting contribution to AWE, the nuclear industry and national security.

We’re incredibly proud to see their achievements celebrated at a national level.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/Yw79EnY9a1

#KingsBirthdayHonours #AWE

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Introducing Valiant: one of the most powerful supercomputers in the UK.

AWE has developed unique, world-leading technology to help validate the UK’s warhead stockpile. Supporting that work requires extremely rigorous testing- and at the heart of it sits Valiant, a new supercomputer that we are proud to say has now entered active service.

This powerful new capability for simulation, testing and discovery significantly boosts our ability to deliver our vital mission: supporting the nation’s nuclear deterrent.

A huge milestone for our teams, opening up many new possibilities for scientific insight and research.

Read more: https://t.co/IuRfYepcwG

#AWE #nucleardeterrent #DNE #supercomputer #nucleartechnology #quantum #nationalendeavour #engineforgrowth

[Defence Nuclear Enterprise @DNE_mod]

The DNE has a single mission: To deliver nuclear capability that deters threat and protects the nation 🇬🇧.

Operating across government and industry, #TeamDNE includes 👇.

@RoyalNavy, @AWE_plc, @CSOC_MOD, @ForgemastersHQ, @Babcockplc, @BAESystemsplc and @RollsRoyceUK.

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AWE scientists have helped achieve a major break-through in laser‑plasma physics as published in ‘Nature magazine.’

For the first time, researchers demonstrated a practical route to producing the most intense radiation ever created in a lab:
🔬 Ultra‑bright X-rays
⏱️ Attosecond pulses
🌌 New ways to explore fundamental physics

Proud to be part of this global collaboration pushing the boundaries of science.
#Science #Innovation #Physics #UKScience

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Three AWE sponsored PhD researchers were shortlisted to present their cutting-edge work at #STEMforBritain in Parliament. A fantastic achievement that highlights the power of academic and industry collaboration and the talent of our emerging researchers. 👏

#AWE #Innovation #STEM #ResearchExcellence #ScienceInParliament

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We’re proud to celebrate 20+ years of partnership with the RSC as AWE is officially reaccredited for 2025.

Huge thanks to the RSC assessment team who visited for presentations, conversations with our mentors and mentees, and a tour of our evolving site.

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Find out more 👉https://t.co/sNYjEVb47g

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🔧 We're excited to return to #DPRTE, the UK’s leading defence procurement and supply chain event, at the Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre.

📄Learn about our new Technology Strategy in our featured talk tomorrow

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Nominations are now open! We’re celebrating the brightest emerging talent in defence industry engineering with the AWE Defence Industry Early Careers Engineering Prize 2026.

Know someone driving innovation, improving safety, or making a real impact?

🏆 £1,200 prize
🎖️ Recognition at the Worshipful Company of Engineers Awards Ceremony
🛠️ Open to early‑career engineers across the defence sector

Nominate today 👉 https://t.co/HzZgnM3cz1

#Engineering #STEM #EarlyCareers #DefenceIndustry #Innovation #AWE #NominationsOpen

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AWE is proud to support the UK’s expansion of nuclear doctorial training through the new Doctoral Focal Awards. ⚛️ 🔬

As a leading defence partner, we will play a key role in shaping research, cohort training, and real-world projects across the defence nuclear lifecycle.

Together we’re building capability for the #NationalEndeavour.

👉 Find out more: https://t.co/V37mwMy47y

#nuclearskills #nucleardefence

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🔬 Learn from the best. Work with the best.

AWE apprentices help deliver national defence through science and engineering and more.

#ApprenticeLife #STEMFuture #AWE

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Our Year 9s took part in a Females in STEM day with @AWE_plc, joining five schools for hands‑on challenges from VR tasks to a chromatography “murder mystery”. Huge thanks to alumna Jennifer McGee for supporting the day — an inspiring role model. 💛🔬💡 #AWE #NAW2026

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We’re committed to growing future skills in our region and inspiring the next generation of scientists, engineers and technicians
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Our apprenticeships are the very first steps in a career that could span decades.

In this video, Mark Hedges, Executive Director of Estates and Liabilities, shares his personal journey from apprentice to leader. His story is a powerful reminder of where an apprenticeship can take you.

🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/0Yx5qzxGaF

#NAW2026 #SkillsForLife #Apprenticeships #EarlyCareers

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We’re celebrating the brilliant contributions our apprentices make every day.

One HR apprentice recently told us how their journey has helped them grow their confidence, build new skills, and discover where they want to take their career next.

From presenting at workshops to speaking to 200 students and attending major careers events, they’ve embraced every opportunity.

Their advice? Be yourself, take every opportunity, and don’t be afraid to ask questions.

#NAW2026 #SkillsForLife #Apprenticeships #EarlyCareers