Burges Salmon Glossary of Nuclear Terms July 2014
This Glossary of Nuclear Terms has been produced to assist those new to the UK civil nuclear industry, by explaining and de-mystifying some of the terminology that will be encountered on a daily basis. Understanding the terminology will lead to a greater understanding of the sector, its components and how it works.
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) is making a difference by supporting sustained growth and higher skills across the economy.
BIS: working together for growth
National Skills Academy for Nuclear
The National Skills Academy for Nuclear (NSAN) is the lead strategic skills body for the nuclear industry in the UK.
Office for Nuclear Regulation
The Office for Nuclear Regulation is responsible for regulation of nuclear safety and security across the UK.
Our mission is to provide efficient and effective regulation of the nuclear industry, holding it to account on behalf of the public.
The Nuclear Institute
The Nuclear Institute is the only professional membership body dedicated to the nuclear sector.
Representing over 4000 professionals, we play a vital role as the professional standard bearer for the sector. We support our members’ professional development and provide independent recognition of competence, benefitting the industry and wider society.
