The expected growth in the nuclear workforce globally signals new opportunities rather than shortages, writes James Chamberlain of workforce solutions provider Rullion. Improving candidate experience and embracing cross-sector skills are key to success. The industry must act now to reframe its employer brand and meet future demand.

A new study shows that Scotland's GBP25 billion (USD33 billion) nuclear decommissioning programme could deliver significant long-term economic and social benefits at both national and local levels over the next 90 years and beyond.

NuScale Power Corporation has announced the opening of an Energy Exploration Centre at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York. The centre will augment undergraduate courses through the integration of hands-on experiences that complement theoretical concepts.

As José Gago succeeds Tom Mitchell after a six-year term as chairman, the two talk to World Nuclear News about the role of the World Association of Nuclear Operators, its achievements and its future role with numbers of nuclear energy plants set to rise sharply in the years ahead.

The governor of Tennessee has pledged new support for nuclear - including USD50 million for a small modular reactor project, a further USD10 million to attract advanced nuclear technology companies, and funds to develop the nuclear workforce and help set up a regulatory framework for commercial fusion.

A proposed centre providing training for specialists in physical protection systems for nuclear and radioactive installations and in transport operations has been selected for funding by Brazil's Funding Agency for Studies and Projects.

A new jobs map published by EDF Energy shows the nuclear industry now supports 3500 jobs in the city of Bristol in southwest England. Many of these jobs have been supported by the Hinkley Point C project, with further new build projects expected to provide more.

France's Framatome has created a branch in Italy - with offices in Milan and Turin - to support the development of nuclear energy in Europe.

The latest edition of the Spark Squad comic book series from the US Department of Energy features nuclear energy - and its release has been timed to coincide with Nuclear Science Week 2024.