UNSW Nuclear Innovation Centre
Advancing Australia’ s nuclear science and technology for global impact
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Challenge
Australia is entering a new era of nuclear capability under AUKUS, creating urgent demand for a highly skilled nuclear workforce. The centre addresses this by preparing graduates and professionals with the technical knowledge, safety mindset and ethical grounding required for high-skill roles in nuclear science, engineering and stewardship.
Solution
UNIC delivers multi-level education and training across undergraduate, postgraduate and executive programs, integrating nuclear science, engineering and stewardship with ethics, policy and legal perspectives. The centre leverages industry and government partnerships, international collaborations and executive education to prepare subject-matter experts and workers. These pathways ensure graduates are job-ready, support workforce sustainability and translate research into real-world impact across defence, policy and industry settings.
Target customers / end-users
• students and professionals developing expertise in nuclear science, engineering and stewardship
• government and defence agencies preparing a skilled AUKUS nuclear workforce
• industry and international partners advancing research, training and workforce capabilities.
Progress
• AU $ 7.5m donation from Tyree Foundation
• attracted nuclear talent through collaborations with global partners
• established the Bachelor of Engineering( Honours) in Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Minor, Atomcraft program and professional development courses.
Research Centre
Multidisciplinary team
Innovative research translation
Advanced Manufacturing, Materials & Design
The UNSW Nuclear Innovation Centre( UNIC) strengthens Australia’ s nuclear capability through workforce development, policy engagement and public outreach. It delivers nuclear engineering programs to defence personnel, informs government decision-making via OECD NEA forums, and engages the public through media, talks and events.