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R41Establish nuclear digital programme
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Government Response: Nuclear digital programme and university network

The Government is establishing a nuclear digital programme focused on AI and digital technologies, alongside a university network for nuclear safety and regulation research. The Nuclear Skills Plan will emphasise digital skills during 2026, with doctoral training, post-doctoral research, and upskilling programmes being developed. This is a comprehensive response that matches the Taskforce's vision of a jointly funded Government-Industry programme, and the university network adds an academic research dimension not explicitly in the original recommendation.

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Source: Policy PaperDESNZ, March 2026

Impact on Overall Status

Confidence changed to: high
Digital programme established; university network and skills emphasis add breadth to response.
Recommendation Context
Chapter: Chapter 9: Culture, Capacity, Capability, & Innovation
Owner: MOD + 3 co-owners
Current Status: On Track
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