The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Skills And Training Underpinning a Renaissance in Nuclear (SATURN) trains the next generation of researchers to lead in nuclear fission, supporting the UK's energy and net-zero goals.

About SATURN-CDT

Since the 2004 Energy Act, nuclear fission has been a vital part of the UK's Energy and Net Zero Strategies. As nuclear energy remains key to a low-carbon energy future, the UK is recognised globally for its expertise in safe and efficient decommissioning, and managing nuclear legacies.

SATURN CDT equips future leaders with expertise in advancing nuclear technologies across the fission and fusion fuel cycles (from fuel fabrication through reactor design and operation to eventual facility end-of-life management and decommissioning) and shaping nuclear policy. Our programme is at the forefront of developing skilled professionals to lead in these critical areas, ensuring sustainable and secure energy for the future.

The CDT brings together a consortium of UK universities, including Manchester, Lancaster, Leeds, Liverpool, Sheffield and Strathclyde in an effort to work towards building the skills base needed to support the UK’s net zero targets.