National Institute for Research in Nuclear Science
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SuccessorNuclear Physics Board
Formation1957
Dissolved1965
TypeGovernmental Organisation
| Successor | Nuclear Physics Board |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1957 |
| Dissolved | 1965 |
| Type | Governmental Organisation |
| Purpose | Nuclear Energy Research |
| Headquarters | Harwell |
| Services | Provision of facilities and equipment for nuclear research |
| Fields | Atomic Energy |
Chairman | Lord Bridges |
The National Institute for Research in Nuclear Science was a UK Government establishment that provided equipment and facilities for nuclear research that would otherwise be beyond the financial capability of individual universities and other nuclear research establishments. It operated from 1957 to 1965.
The Institute was established in March 1957 by the UK Government after consultation with the University Grants Committee, the Atomic Energy Authority and Government Research Departments.[1] It had four objectives:[2]
- to provide common facilities beyond the scope of individual universities and institutions carrying out research in nuclear science;
- to encourage the use of the facilities by scientists from universities, the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), and industrial laboratories;
- to co-operate with UKAEA to address specific problems requiring the use of these facilities;
- to develop the Institute as a national asset for training scientists and engineers, and to disseminate scientific and technical knowledge.
The Institute was granted its Royal Charter on 7 May 1958.[3]
Governance
The governing board comprised:[4]
- Chairman (Lord Bridges);
- 7 members representing Universities;
- 2 members representing the University Grants Committee;
- 1 member representing the Royal Society;
- 3 members representing the UKAEA;
- 2 members representing the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research.
