Events

  • RAL Talking Science: Hidden in plain sight – Revealing hidden secrets with lasers

    Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Fermi Avenue, Harwell Campus

    Join us for a fascinating talk as part of Talking Science, a series of free talks for the public – breaking down the barriers to science. Date: Friday 6 March 2026 Time: 19:00 – 20:00 Venue: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, Fermi Avenue Cost: Free Tickets coming soon What’s inside a centuries-old jar that’s […]

  • Together, For International Women’s Day

    Quad Two Rutherford Avenue, Harwell Campus, Harwell

    Together, For International Women’s Day For International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating women – and the idea of showing up as the very best version of yourself. And while the day shines a spotlight on women, this event absolutely isn’t just for women. We warmly encourage men to join us too. […]

  • Harwell Book Club – February 2026

    The Quad Rutherford Avenue

    Join us for the next Harwell Book Club session, held in collaboration with Be Free Young Carers, with the book Algorithms to Live By: The Computer Science of Human Decisions by Brian Christian and Tom Griffiths. Come along to the Campus Community Library space in Quad One at 12:15 on Wednesday 11th March for discussions. Click the button below to be […]

  • WALKABOUT for Innovators and Entrepreneurs

    DiSH, Harwell Science & Innovation Campus Second St,, Harwell, Didcot, United Kingdom

    WALKABOUT is like Parkrun for innovators and entrepreneurs. It’s an initiative spreading through the UK and beyond, with communities coming together in >30 cities. The format is simple. We get together, walk, with an optional drink in a local pub afterwards. It’s a new healthy way of networking. Come and […]

  • Access to Finance Conference 2026

    Oxford North The Red Hall

    Discover groundbreaking opportunities at Oxford North, Oxford’s newest and best-connected innovation district. Connect with leading minds in science and finance to drive sustainable growth. Purchase Tickets For over six years, the Access to Finance Conference has been a cornerstone event in the climate, advanced manufacturing, energy and space sectors. Held at the […]

  • C U Tuesday Concert Raising Money for Children With Cancer

    The Mulberry 237 Broadway, Didcot

    On Friday 13th March from 7pm C U Tuesday will be performing at the Mulberry in Didcot Raising Money for Children With Cancer. All Ticket Sales & Donations go directly to Children With Cancer Charity. Buy Ticket(s) CUTuesday Raising Money for Children With Cancer – C U Tuesday GIG Raising […]

  • ATOM Festival of Science & Technology

    Abingdon Museum Market Place, Abingdon

    Every year ATOM Festival hosts a series of events to allow our community to discover the world-class science and technology taking place right here, as well as learning about the companies, organisations and scientists who make it happen. The festival is traditionally held in March and in 2026 this will […]

  • Inside Diamond – In Person Public Open Day

    Diamond Light Diamond Light Source Ltd Diamond House Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Didcot, Oxfordshire

    Our Inside Diamond open day events offer the chance for members of the public to visit the facility and see inside our particle accelerator and experimental laboratories. You will also meet some of the scientists that use Diamond and can ask them about the work they do – everything from viral proteins […]

  • Bird Watching for Beginners

    Sutton Courtenay Environmental Educational Centre Didcot, United Kingdom

    Learn to identify the birds in your garden and local area in this course for adults. Perhaps you have problems telling your great tit from your coal tit? Maybe female chaffinches look a bit like sparrows? We will help you sort out species confusion and sharpen up your bird ID […]

  • Community Breakfast – Sustainability Learning

    Quad Two Rutherford Avenue, Harwell Campus, Harwell

    Come along to Quad Two on 14th April to join our community breakfast to hear from Activate Learning – a leading provider of sustainability programmes designed to offer simple, practical guidance on how you can embed sustainability practices within your business. This will also be your opportunity to hear first hand about […]

  • Campus Orientation Tour – April 2026

    Satellite Applications Catapult Building Harwell Campus, OX11 0QR, United Kingdom

    New to campus? Curious about what happens across Harwell – from everyday sports and social activities to the incredible companies carrying out cutting-edge science and research? This short orientation tour is a great way to get a feel for it all. Date: Tuesday 14 April 2026 Time: 14:00 – 14:40 The tour […]

  • Earth Day: Edible Hanging Basket Workshop

    Quad Two Rutherford Avenue, Harwell Campus, Harwell

    Celebrate Earth Day by getting your hands a little dirty (in the best way)! Create your own edible hanging basket, everything you need is provided: basket, compost, and a selection of plants. Date: Wednesday 22 April Time: 15:00 – 16:30 Venue: Quad Two Reserve your place here Each basket will feature mint at […]