Join us for a vibrant and creative day of connection, storytelling, and strategy at the Dalton Community Day 2025 – where the power of nuclear research meets the art of impactful communication.

Start the day with professional headshots and refreshments before diving into a rich programme of talks, hands-on creativity, and big-picture thinking.

From storytelling through art with the Friends of the Whitworth Gallery to collaborative sessions using imagery, artifacts, and mark-making, we’ll explore the stories behind our research and how to communicate them in compelling ways.

Share your “what” – bring an object that represents your research

Discover your “how” – transform your work into art for outreach

Shape the “why” – making strategic connections for future research agenda

Network, create, reflect, and influence. With a wine reception, 20 Dalton Moments showcase, and interactive strategy session, this is your chance to celebrate and shape your future of nuclear research at Dalton.

Reserve your spot now – and bring your story to life.

Agenda outline

1 0:00 | Arrivals, registrations and headshots

1 0:30 | Welcome, introductions and reflections

1 1:00 | Telling our story

1 2:00 | Nuclear research for the next generation

1 3:15 | Lunch

14:00 | Workshop: Roadmap to the future of nuclear research

16:30 | Drinks and canapes in the South Gallery

18:00 | Close

Dalton Nuclear Institute

The University of Manchester's Dalton Nuclear Institute brings together the University's community of PhD researchers, postdocs and fellows, academics and professional services staff whose work relates to nuclear. Spread across three faculties, their work covers the full nuclear fuel cycle, fusion, health and social research. Together this community forms the most advanced nuclear research capability in UK academia.

Dalton Champions

The Dalton Champions are members of Manchester's nuclear research community who work to enhance the community through a variety of activities, such as hosting networking events and the Dalton Seminar Series. Champions are based throughout the University, representing the many departments in which nuclear related research takes place. Are you interested in becoming a Champion? Contact aneeqa.khan@manchester.ac.uk.