Office for Nuclear Regulation

Category: Innovation

ONR’s Mark Foy appointed new WENRA Chair

November 17, 2023 - ONR renews information exchange agreement with Sweden


Outcomes of nuclear AI regulatory sandbox pilot published

November 8, 2023 - ONR works with Environment Agency to explore innovation


ONR engages with fellow international regulators at IAEA General Conference

October 2, 2023 - Key discussions about nuclear safety, security and safeguards


End-of-project dissemination event for AI regulatory sandboxing pilot

August 2, 2023 - Conclusions from world’s first regulatory nuclear sandboxing


Expert panel sessions explore use of AI in nuclear sector

June 30, 2023 - Testing regulatory arrangements against innovative technologies


ONR publishes key considerations for applying blockchain technology in the nuclear sector

April 6, 2023 - Key considerations for innovation in the nuclear sector


Innovative use of robots and unmanned aerial vehicles at Sellafield

March 23, 2023 - ONR works with Sellafield Ltd to regulate innovation


ONR’s Head of Innovation speaks at international nuclear congress

December 5, 2022 - Our commitment to embracing nuclear innovation


ONR successful in Regulators’ Pioneer Fund application

November 30, 2022 - First ever UK application of nuclear regulatory sandbox


ONR leads expert discussion on AI in nuclear industry

August 17, 2022 - Two proposals taken forward in sandboxing process