Novatron Fusion Group Hosts Delegation During UK-Sweden Nuclear Symposium
As part of the 4th UK-Sweden Nuclear Symposium, organised by the British Embassy in Stockholm, Novatron Fusion Group had the honour of welcoming a distinguished delegation to its cutting-edge laboratory at KTH Royal Institute of Technology.
The visit, arranged by Craig Jantzen, Senior Advisor for Nuclear at the British Embassy in Stockholm, was a highlight of the symposium and focused on the vital role of fusion energy in shaping the future energy landscape and accelerating the path to net zero.
The delegation included prominent representatives from The University of Manchester and the Dalton Nuclear Institute - both leaders in nuclear research and workforce development. Their visit to the Novatron Fusion Group lab fostered rich discussions around innovation, skills development, and international collaboration in both fission and fusion.
Fusion energy, often seen as the “holy grail” of clean power, took center stage in the exchange. Unlike fission, fusion offers a virtually limitless, safe, and clean energy source with minimal environmental impact. The group explored the critical role fusion can play in delivering sustainable energy, and how it complements broader nuclear ambitions in both the UK and Sweden.
Novatron Fusion Group presented its pioneering Novatron concept—a novel magnetic confinement system designed to address the limitations of conventional fusion approaches such as tokamaks and stellarators. The Novatron design simplifies plasma containment through a more stable and cost-efficient configuration, potentially offering a breakthrough path to commercially viable fusion energy.
Discussions also highlighted one of the most urgent challenges facing the nuclear sector today: the skills gap. As the demand for nuclear expertise grows, so does the need to cultivate a new generation of scientists, engineers, and technicians. A key message from the symposium was clear: government, industry, and academia must act collectively, and with urgency, to equip the workforce of tomorrow.
Reflecting on the visit, Novatron Fusion Group shared: “We sincerely thank all the delegates for the fruitful and inspiring discussions during their visit to our lab. The exchange of ideas on fission and fusion technologies provided new insights and opened exciting avenues for future collaboration. We look forward to continuing this vital dialogue as we work together to shape a sustainable energy future.”
The symposium underscored the power of international collaboration and highlighted how the UK and Sweden can collaborate in the global clean energy transition. It included contributions from institutions such as Chalmers University of Technology, Uppsala University and KTH, as well as industrial leaders including Vattenfall, Rolls-Royce SMR, and RISE.
