In 2007, British Pugwash launched an annual essay competition in honour of Professor Joseph Rotblat. Closing shortly after the general election in May, the 2010 competition asked what advice should be given to the next Government on a science and technology topic of the entrants’ choosing.
Archive | 2015
The Management of Separated Plutonium in the UK
Published on 19th February 2015 in Nuclear Weapons, Fissile Materials, Projects 2000-2008 – feed
This working group, established in 2008 to explore options for the management of separated plutonium in the UK, addressed three possible options for the disposition of the UK plutonium stocks.
The Role of Independent Scientists in WMD Threat Assessment
Published on 19th February 2015 in Projects 2000-2008 – feed, Weapons of Mass Destruction
In 2008, British Pugwash co-sponsored with the Croatian Pugwash Group a NATO Advanced Research Workshop.
An End to UK Nuclear Weapons
Published on 19th February 2015 in Nuclear Weapons, Disarmament, Projects 2000-2008 – feed
A 2002 report from a British Pugwash working group discusses options open to the UK government in the areas of nuclear arms control, non-proliferation and disarmament.
Realising the Disarmament Institute (BRINDI)
Published on 19th February 2015 in Verification, Disarmament, Current projects – feed, BRINDI
This project, started in 2009 with funds from the legacy of the late Professor John Ziman FRS, aims to develop the concept of a proposed UK Disarmament Institute.
The Nuclear Weapons Policy Liaison Group
Published on 19th February 2015 in Nuclear Weapons, Trident, Current projects – feed
First convened in 2008, this group of experts has continued to meet regularly to coordinate and maintain effective and positive working links with parliamentarians across the political spectrum on UK nuclear weapons issues, in particular in relation to the renewal of the UK’s Trident nuclear weapons system.