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SUMMARY:Come and Say Hello
DESCRIPTION:YOU’RE INVITED \nCome and Say Hello A new chapter for Dovetail Creative \n \nTHURSDAY 7TH MAY\n3 PM – 5 PM\nRE018 & RE019 in The Harwell Innovation Centre\n  \nWe’ve just moved in and we’d love to have you over. \n\nCome and meet the team\, see what we do\, and find out why we believe great marketing is built on real relationships.\n\nWhat we do Marketing Strategy · Content & Campaigns · Community Building · Events & Experiences · Brand Positioning · Commercial Development \n\nSee our podcast studio Take a look at our professional podcast set-up\,  we’d love to show you what’s possible for your brand’s voice. \n  \nBeers\, fizz and nibbles on us.
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/come-and-say-hello/
LOCATION:Harwell Innovation Centre\, Building 173\, Curie Avenue\, Harwell\, Oxfordshire\, OX11 0QG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Cycle-to-Work Day
DESCRIPTION:Join HarBUG at DiSH for a free breakfast and drop in to the Slime Cycleworks ‘Surgery’ to give your bike the once over. \nDate: Wednesday 6th May \nTime: 07:30-09:30 \nVenue: DiSH\, Harwell Campus \nFree breakfasts will be available whilst stocks last between 07:30 and 09.30. You must have cycled to the Campus on the day and work on the Campus to be eligible for the free breakfast. \nEasy paced escorted rides to campus are available\, departing: \n\nDidcot Parkway Cycle Hub at 07:50\nWantage\, Lord Nelson Pub\, Charlton Road at 07:45\n\nLet’s get cycling!
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/cycle-to-work-day-3/
LOCATION:DiSH\, Harwell Science & Innovation Campus\, Second St\,\, Harwell\, Didcot\, OX11 0GD\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Women’s Health Seminar with Oxford Menopause Ltd
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an open\, practical session on menopause and women’s health with Dr Katie Barber.\nDr Barber is the founder and clinical director of Oxford Menopause Ltd\, an award-winning specialist menopause clinic recognised at the Oxfordshire Business Awards for both its women-in-business leadership and its health and wellbeing work. \nDate: Thursday 30th April \nTime: 12:00 – 13:30 \nLocation: Oxford Works\, ARC Oxford\, Garsington Road\, Oxford\, OX4 2SU (GMaps) \n\nRSVP on the campus app here\n\nA British Menopause Society-accredited menopause specialist and experienced GP\, Dr Katie Barber has spent over 20-years working in women’s health\, leading NHS menopause and community gynaecology services\, and delivering talks and training across sectors including the NHS\, schools\, universities\, law firms\, police forces and global businesses. \nIn this 1.5-hour session\, she will cover what menopause is and how it can show up\, premature ovarian insufficiency\, myth-busting\, lifestyle tips\, and hormonal and non-hormonal treatment options\, with plenty of time for questions in a supportive\, inclusive environment. \nMenopause affects everyone who has a woman in their life – partners\, family members\, friends and colleagues – so this event is relevant whether you are experiencing symptoms yourself or want to better support others. \n\nRSVP here
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/womens-health-seminar-with-oxford-menopause-ltd/
LOCATION:Oxford Works\, Arc Oxford\, Garsington Road\, Oxford\, OX4 2SU
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SUMMARY:IF Oxford Science Festival – Get Involved
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with Diamonds and Ideas \nHow does building diamonds compare to organising a science and ideas festival? \nDiscover how you can ‘bond’ with colleagues and volunteers from other companies and organisations to boost STEM aspirations across Oxfordshire and beyond. \nDate: Tuesday 28th April \nTime: 12:00 – 13:00 \nVenue: Quad Two\, Rutherford Avenue \n\nRSVP here (campus members only)\n\nThis lunchtime event demonstrates how Element Six presents its technology at IF Oxford hands-on family zones. Learn more about getting involved in the Oxford science and ideas festival\, from individual volunteering to sharing your work with colleagues at public events. \nEnjoy a free lunch\, a free-flow demonstration of diamond technology\, and short presentations from Element Six and IF Oxford. \n\nRSVP here (campus members only)\n\nSpaces are limited. Non-campus members are welcome to join – please email the team here and we’ll be in touch to confirm your place.
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/if-oxford-science-festival-get-involved/
LOCATION:Quad Two\, Rutherford Avenue\, Harwell Campus\, Harwell\, OX11 0DF
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SUMMARY:Wildlife Gardening for Beginners talk
DESCRIPTION:A talk exploring simple ways to make our gardens sustainable and welcoming to wildlife \n\n\n\n\nPrivate gardens cover 4.6% of the UK\, and have a huge potential to support wildlife\, as well as providing huge benefits to gardeners in improved mental and physical health and social wellbeing. Welcoming wildlife into your garden can be very simple but also deeply rewarding. Imagine dragonflies glittering through the air over your lawn or the prickly form of a hedgehog snuffling through the grass. Come learn the basics and go away inspired with new ideas to try at home. Bring your questions and share your experiences. \nThe talk will start at 6pm in the education centre\, but the reserve will be open from 5pm if you would like to take a walk or have a picnic first. We have our own wildlife garden onsite which you can explore too. The evening will start with the talk then move outside to look at real life examples in our garden. Hot drinks and biscuits available on arrival. \nThe centre is accessible by car\, bike and public transport (buses to Milton Park\, and trains to Didcot Parkway with a regular bus link). what3words ///unloads.latter.laces \nWe are committed to keeping our visitors\, staff and volunteers safe. Please DO NOT attend if you are unwell\, or testing positive for an infectious illness\, such as COVID-19. Your consideration is hugely appreciated. \nClick here to sign up  \nWill you help answer nature’s SOS call by adding a £5 gift to this booking? You’ll help BBOWT bring nature back across our three counties. Please select a donation ticket option if you wish to donate. You can find out more about our Nature Recovery Fund here.
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/wildlife-gardening-for-beginners-talk/
LOCATION:Sutton Courtenay Environmental Educational Centre\, Didcot\, OX14 4TE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Harwell Connect @ ISIS Neutron and Muon Source
DESCRIPTION:Discover the remarkable science happening at ISIS Neutron and Muon Source – one of the world’s leading research facilities here on campus – in the next Harwell Connect event of 2026. \nDate: Thursday 23rd April 2026 \nTime: 15:00 – 16:30 \nLocation: ISIS Neutron and Muon Source\, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory \n\nRSVP your attendance on the campus app here\n\n  \nISIS produces intense beams of neutrons and muons which act like “super-microscopes” to reveal the hidden atomic and molecular structure of materials in ways no other technique can. These powerful tools enable researchers to probe everything from advanced materials and clean energy technologies to biological systems and cultural heritage objects\, driving breakthroughs across physics\, chemistry\, engineering\, environmental science\, biology and more. \nThrough collaborations with universities\, industry partners and international research teams\, ISIS accelerates innovation\, fuels economic impacts\, and expands our understanding of the material world at its most fundamental level. \nJoin us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes event to explore how these cutting-edge techniques work\, meet the scientists and engineers behind the discoveries\, and learn how ISIS is shaping the future of science and industry. \n\nRSVP here\n\n  \nThis event is brought to you in collaboration with the Harwell Energy Cluster.
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/harwell-connect-isis-neutron-and-muon-source/
LOCATION:Rutherford Appleton Laboratory\, Fermi Avenue\, Harwell Campus\, OX11 0QX
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SUMMARY:Earth Day: Edible Hanging Basket Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Day by getting your hands a little dirty (in the best way)! \nCreate your own edible hanging basket\, everything you need is provided: basket\, compost\, and a selection of plants. \nDate: Wednesday 22 April \nTime: 15:00 – 16:30 \nVenue: Quad Two \n\nReserve your place here\n\nEach basket will feature mint at the centre\, with strawberries and tomatoes planted around the edge so they can tumble and cascade as they grow. Think fresh summer salads\, garden-to-glass mocktails\, and strawberries you don’t have to share (unless you want to). \nNo experience needed – just come along for a fun\, hands-on session and leave with your own edible basket. \nSpaces are limited so be sure to book your spot quickly.
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/earth-day-edible-hanging-basket-workshop/
LOCATION:Quad Two\, Rutherford Avenue\, Harwell Campus\, Harwell\, OX11 0DF
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SUMMARY:NQCC Industry Network Launch
DESCRIPTION:Connecting the UK quantum ecosystem\nThe National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) is launching its Industry Network\, bringing together quantum computing hardware and software providers\, supply chain partners\, and end-users to strengthen collaboration across the UK quantum ecosystem. \nThe first meeting will take place on Wednesday 22nd April at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory from 10:00 – 15:00. \nCalls for expressions of interest are open until Monday 30 March – click the button below to apply. \n\nExpressions of interest\n\n  \nAttendees will be briefed on the NQCC’s programme and latest developments. The day will also include opportunities to ask questions\, connect with peers\, and help shape the future of the UK’s quantum ecosystem. \nIf you’re part of the quantum computing value chain – from technology development to real-world application – this is a great opportunity to engage with the NQCC and the wider industry. \n\nRegister your interest here\n\n  \nThis event is in-person only. Maximum 1 person per organisation. ALL visitors to RAL are required to provide physical Photo ID. \nSpaces are limited and subject to availability. Applications will be notified if the outcome by 8th April.
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/nqcc-industry-network-launch/
LOCATION:Rutherford Appleton Laboratory\, Fermi Avenue\, Harwell Campus\, OX11 0QX
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SUMMARY:Campus Orientation Tour – April 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDate: Tuesday 14 April 2026 \nTime: 14:00 – 14:40 \nThe tour begins at the café inside the Satellite Applications Catapult on Fermi Avenue. From there\, enjoy a relaxed 20-minuted walk across campus – an easy way to get your bearings\, learn more about the community\, and see some of the exciting work taking place here. \nThe route ends at the Quad. The starting point is at the south end of campus and finishes at the north end. \nWe look forward to welcoming you. \nPlease note that comfortable footwear is recommended as the tour will involve walking outdoors. Please dress appropriately for the weather. \n\nSecure Your Place On The App\n\nThe Campus Orientation tours will be taking place on a further four dates throughout the year: 14 April\, 16 June\, 6 October\, and 8 December. Please keep an eye on the campus website and Member of the Future app for registration opening.
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/campus-orientation-tour-april-2026/
LOCATION:Satellite Applications Catapult Building\, Harwell Campus\, OX11 0QR\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:5G at Harwell: What the new mobile private network means for your business
DESCRIPTION:Boosted Bandwidth is coming to Harwell Campus\nEnhanced 5G connectivity is on its way to Harwell – and this webinar will show you exactly what that means for your business. \nJoin the team from England’s Connected Heartland (ECH) to explore how advanced wireless 5G is already being used in real-world settings. Through practical case studies\, you’ll see how organisations are applying 5G to improve performance\, efficiency and innovation – particularly within advanced manufacturing. \nDate: Tuesday 14th April \nTime: 12:00 – 13:00 \nLocation: Online – MS Teams \n\nRegister to attend here\n\nThe new 5G Mobile Private Network (MPN) will deliver high-speed\, secure and reliable network for businesses on campus. It also offers the ability to tailor performance and network characteristics to meet specific operational needs – opening up new possibilities for connectivity-led solutions. \nRight now\, many organisations aren’t fully aware of what 5G can enable. This session is designed to change that. Expect practical examples and the chance to ask questions directly to the teams delivering the project. \nRegister your attendance by clicking the button below. \n\nRegister to attend here\n\nAbout England’s Connect Heartland: \nA regional programme led by Oxfordshire County Council\, working in partnership with neighbouring local authorities across Oxfordshire\, Berkshire\, Buckinghamshire\, Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire. The programme focuses on accelerating the adoption of advanced 5G connectivity to support economic growth\, innovation\, and digital inclusion. \nThe aim of ECH is to enable wider uptake of 5G technology and demonstrate its value in real-world environments. \nFind out more about the project here.
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/5g-at-harwell-what-the-new-mobile-private-network-means-for-your-business/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Community Breakfast – Sustainability Learning
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis will also be your opportunity to hear first hand about the Harwell 2025 Sustainability Impact Report and join our Sustainable Campus Ambassadors Network on LinkedIn. \nCollective change can make a difference. \nJoin with friends or come alone\, everyone is welcome. \nDate: Tuesday 14th April \nTime: 08:40 – 09:30 \nVenue: Quad Two\, Rutherford Avenue \n\nRSVP your attendance here
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/community-breakfast-sustainability-learning/
LOCATION:Quad Two\, Rutherford Avenue\, Harwell Campus\, Harwell\, OX11 0DF
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SUMMARY:WALKABOUT for Innovators and Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:WALKABOUT is like Parkrun for innovators and entrepreneurs. \nIt’s an initiative spreading through the UK and beyond\, with communities coming together in >30 cities. \nThe format is simple. We get together\, walk\, with an optional drink in a local pub afterwards. \nIt’s a new healthy way of networking. Come and enjoy the gentle exercise\, fresh air and share knowledge\, resources and networks with some new like-minded people within the community. \nWalks take place on the second Wednesday of every month. We meet at the entrance to DiSH\, Curie Avenue\, Second Street\, Harwell Campus at 17:00 – What3Words location: //keeps.scored.blown \nThe next event is Wednesday 8th April 2026. Places are limited and all attendees must register. \n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/walkabout-for-innovators-and-entrepreneurs-4/
LOCATION:DiSH\, Harwell Science & Innovation Campus\, Second St\,\, Harwell\, Didcot\, OX11 0GD\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Seminars at the Franklin: Dr Mark Murcko
DESCRIPTION:The Rosalind Franklin Institute is welcoming Dr Mark Murcko on Thursday 26th March from 10:30 – 11:15. \nRAL site pass holders are welcome to attend in person (no registration required) in the Franklin’s first floor Hub. To join in person\, please arrive in the R113 Franklin foyer at least 5 minutes before the start of the seminar and a member of the team will let you into the building. \nTalk title: \nOnce More unto the breach: a life of building biotechs \n\nBook your place here (online attendance only)\n\n  \nAbstract: \nThe creation of biotech companies always occurs under conditions of uncertainty \, urgency\, and constrained resources. There are many risks\, such as choosing the wrong problem to work on\, applying a new technology inappropriately\, selecting the team unwisely\, or cutting corners for reasons of limited time or budget. \nWe will explore some of the challenges that start-up biotech companies face and highlight the behaviours that tend to increase the probability of success. We will also discuss how leaders sustain innovation after a first drug candidate – protecting the “research engine” event as clinical spending rises and investor attention narrows. \nThe throughline is resilient\, reality-based leadership: building strong teams\, communicating a clear vision without over-promising\, and staying effective – not just efficient – while turning scientific breakthroughs into medicines. \nBiography: \nMark Murcko has directly contributed to nine marketed drugs and several additional molecules currently in mid- to late-stage clinical trials. He is currently a board member and interim chief scientific officer at Dewpoint Therapeutics. \nIn addition\, Mark is a senior lecturer in the Department of Biological Engineering at MIT\, and has served on numerous scientific advisory boards and corporate boards of directors for a diverse range of organizations. \nRead more here. \nTo watch the seminar online\, please sign up via the link below. \n\nRSVP here (online attendance only)\n\n  \nRAL site pass holders are welcome to attend in person (no registration required) in the Franklin’s first floor Hub. To join in person\, please arrive in the R113 Franklin foyer at least 5 minutes before the start of the seminar and a member of the team will let you into the building.
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/seminars-at-the-franklin-dr-mark-murcko/
LOCATION:Rosalind Franklin Institute\, Fermi Avenue\, Harwell\, OX11 0QS\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:ATOM Festival Presents… Professor Frank Close OBE
DESCRIPTION:ATOM Presents… at the Amey Theatre \nProfessor Frank Close OBE is one of the founders of ATOM Festival. His latest book\, Destroyer of Worlds\, is a prequel and sequel to the movie Oppenheimer\, and tells the story of how the chance glimpse of energy leaking from the atom in 1896 led to the modern nuclear age. \nTalk title: Harwell @ 80: from quarks to quasars and protons to proteins \nDate: Wednesday 25th March \nTime: Doors at 19:00\, talk starts at 19:30 \nVenue: Amey Theatre\, Abingdon School\, Park Road\, Abingdon\, OX14 1DE \nCost: Adult £10 (19+)\, Child £5 (under 18) \n\nBook here\n\n\n\n2026 is the 80th anniversary of the establishment of “The Atomic”\, officially the “Atomic Energy Research Establishment” at Harwell. \nOriginally built in a ‘rural backwater’ to develop UK leadership in the peaceful use of nuclear energy. ‘The Atomic’ has transformed scientific understanding across the whole range of scales\, from quarks to quasars and protons to proteins\, as well as altering local geography and society. \nToday\, the campus includes work ranging from vaccines and the structure of matter to the vastness of space and astronomy. \nThe talk will show how science and technology have changed our world in the last 80 years and how much of that change can be traced back to Harwell. Harwell @ 80 is time to celebrate our nuclear heritage. \n\nBook here\n\n\n\nMore about the speaker: \nProf. Close OBE is Emeritus Professor of Physics at the University of Oxford and a former head of the theoretical physics division at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. He is the author of several bestselling books including ‘Half Life’ (the true story of Harwell physicist Bruno Pontecorvo)\, ‘Trinity: The Treachery and Pursuit of the Most Dangerous Spy in History’ about the life of Klaus Fuchs and “Elusive”\, the story of the Higgs boson which was selected as a science book of 2022 by The Times and Sunday Times\, The Guardian\, Economist\, Nature and Times Literary Supplement. Read more by clicking the button above.
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/atom-festival-presents-professor-frank-close-obe/
LOCATION:Amey Theatre\, Abingdon School\, Park Road\, OX14 1DE
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SUMMARY:Training Course: Advanced Scripting and Batching of Tomographic Datasets
DESCRIPTION:A 2-day training course covering Python scripting in Avizo (1 day) and development of Avizo Python module (1 day). \nDate: Monday 23 March – Tuesday 24 March 2026 \nVenue: Hamilton Room\, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Visitor Centre\, Harwell Campus \nCost: £400 +VAT for academics\, students\, postdocs and government\, £800 +VAT for industry. \nAlthough X-ray tomography is an attractive characterisation technique in materials science\, it generates a huge amount of data at a fast rate and it can be extremely time consuming to process the data manually. A great benefit to creating scripts and plugins in Avizo is the ability to reuse a workflow on more than one image or to develop a bespoke workflow for more complex materials. \nTake your skills to the next level and register for this course which focuses on how to develop Python scripts and plugins in Avizo. You will practise on real case studies and learn how to automate a workflow on multiple images\, transform Avizo objects into Numpy arrays (and vice versa)\, extend Avizo functionalities with powerful Python tools such as Simple ITK\, and develop your own plugin. \nThe training is organised in two parts: Pyhton scripting in Avizo (1 day) and development of Avizo Python module (1 day). At the end of the second day\, the users are invited to practise on their own dataset with the help of the trainers. The attendees are invited to bring their own laptop (an Avizo license will be provided for the training). \n  \n\nRegister here\n\n  \nCourses generally fill up very quickly and places are allocated on a first come first serve basis. If there is low attendance\, a course may be cancelled with a month’s notice.
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/training-course-advanced-scripting-and-batching-of-tomographic-datasets-3/
LOCATION:Rutherford Appleton Laboratory\, Fermi Avenue\, Harwell Campus\, OX11 0QX
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SUMMARY:Bird Watching for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Learn to identify the birds in your garden and local area in this course for adults. \n\n\n\n\nPerhaps 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 skills! You’ll be learning to identify your local birds by song as well as sight. \nThe day will start with a brief session indoors covering the basics\, then aim to spend most of the session out on the nature reserve. We will walk around the reserve\, visiting likely spots including our bird hide\, and honing your skills. The ground is mostly flat but may be uneven and is likely to be muddy and wet in places at this time of year. \nWe have a few pairs of binoculars to lend\, but if you have some please bring them. \nHot drinks and biscuits provided. \n\nClick here to book your place  \n\nWill you help answer nature’s SOS call by adding a £5 gift to this booking? You’ll help BBOWT bring nature back across our three counties. Please select a donation ticket option if you wish to donate. You can find out more about our Nature Recovery Fund here.
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/bird-watching-for-beginners/
LOCATION:Sutton Courtenay Environmental Educational Centre\, Didcot\, OX14 4TE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Inside Diamond – In Person Public Open Day
DESCRIPTION: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 to engine parts and ancient texts. \nDate: Saturday 21st March 2026 \nThere are several starting times for the visits which you can select during the booking process: typically 09:30\, 11:00\, 12:45 and 14:15. \n\nClick here for ballot entry\n\nBallot entry closes at midnight on Sunday 15th February 2026. You will be contacted within 1 week of the closing date. \nThese events are very popular and we can only accommodate a limited number of ‘in person’ visitors. To ensure a variety of visitors can join us\, we limit tickets to 6 people per ballot entry. \nA typical visit will take approximately 2.5 hours and will consist of: \n\nAn introductory talk giving a general overview of Diamond and what it is used for.\nA guided tour – including a trip to see inside the synchrotron and our laboratories (please note that extensive walking will be involved).\nAn opportunity to engage with demonstrations and activities run by Diamond staff\, users and partner institutions.\n\nAdvice / Restrictions: \n\nDue to the size of the facility\, there will be extensive walking involved during the guided tour and as such\, we advise all visitors to wear comfortable footwear.\nDue to the nature of the facility\, we do not admit visitors under the age of 6 and we recommend that the visit is more suitable for adults and children aged 11+. Visitors under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.\nThere are a few restrictions due to health and mobility issues\, although we ask that you inform us of any special requirements during registration so we can ensure suitable tour routes are available.\nPlease be aware that it can feel quite warm in the Synchrotron building so be prepared to remove extra layers/coats during tours.\n\n\nClick here for ballot entry\n\nBallot entry closes at midnight on Sunday 15th February 2026. You will be contacted within 1 week of the closing date.
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/inside-diamond-in-person-public-open-day-3/
LOCATION:Diamond Light\, Diamond Light Source Ltd Diamond House Harwell Science and Innovation Campus\, Didcot\, Oxfordshire\, OX11 0DE
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SUMMARY:ATOM Festival: Harwell Campus Open Day
DESCRIPTION:Guided Heritage Trail\nA guided heritage trail that brings to life the remarkable history of Harwell From wartime beginnings to its role at the forefront of innovation\, this walk explores the people\, places and moments that have shaped the site over the decades. \nDate: Friday 20th March \nTime: 11:00 – 12:00 (approx. 1 hour) \nParking: Thomson Avenue Car Park \nMeeting point: Lightbox Café\, Harwell Campus (approx. 2-min walk from car park) \nCost: Adult £3 (19+)\, Child £2 (under 18) \n\nRegister here – Heritage Trail\n\nRAL Particle Physics Tour\nJoin us for an exclusive tour of the Particle Physics Department Exhibition Room at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory during the Atom Festival. Discover what we do at the forefront of particle physics research and learn about the building blocks of matter – elementary particles – and how we detect them. \nDate: Friday 20th March \nTime: 12:45 – 13:45 (approx. 1 hour) \nParking: Lumen House Car Park \nMeeting point: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Reception (approx. 10-min walk from car park\, here) \nCost: Adult £3 (19+)\, Child £2 (under 18) \n\nRegister here – RAL Particle Physics\n\nOur exhibition features 34 fascinating exhibits\, including retired silicon strip and pixel detectors\, trigger front-end boards\, calorimeters\, and scale models of the ATLAS and CMS experiments at CERN. You’ll gain insights into the three major detectors at the Large Hadron Collider—ATLAS\, CMS\, and LHCb—as well as groundbreaking experiments like Super-Kamiokande for neutrinos\, ZEPLIN I and II for dark matter at Boulby\, and the Muon Ionisation Cooling Experiment at ISIS. \nThe tour also includes a look at the ATLAS Inner Tracker (ITK) clean room from the outside and showcases advanced detector technologies that power modern particle physics. Whether you’re curious about the universe’s smallest components or the technology behind world-class experiments\, this is your chance to see science in action!
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/atom-festival-harwell-campus-open-day/
LOCATION:Harwell Campus
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SUMMARY:ATOM Festival: Open Evening Talk & Tour at UKAEA\, Culham Campus
DESCRIPTION:Harnessing the Power of Stars on Earth\nBring your questions and curiosity as you discover just how on Earth we are creating star-power and see two of the leading facilities responsible for this ground-breaking research\, pushing us closer to delivering fusion energy for all! \nDate: Wednesday 18th March \nTime: 18:00 start \nVenue: Culham Campus \n\nRegister here\n\nOur Open Evenings offer you a unique opportunity to see in-person some of the amazing work we are doing to develop sustainable fusion energy. You will receive an introductory talk covering the basics of fusion energy\, followed by tours of the world record breaking Joint European Torus (JET) and the Materials Research Facility (MRF). These tours will be led by engineers\, scientists\, and technicians\, who either worked on or are helping to decommission JET or working in MRF – so you are guaranteed a genuine insight into what it’s like to work in fusion and have the opportunity to directly ask our passionate researchers anything about our work here at UKAEA. \nYou are welcome to attend with friends and family\, but please note there is a maximum of 10 tickets per group. There is a minimum age limit of 12 years old. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Please note that the tour involves a substantial amount of walking and that hard hats are worn for part of the tour.
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/atom-festival-open-evening-talk-tour-at-ukaea-culham-campus/
LOCATION:Culham Campus\, Culham Campus\, Abingdon\, OX14 3DB
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SUMMARY:Building National Capability in Advanced Manufacturing and Materials
DESCRIPTION:This event is brought to you by the Oxfordshire\, Buckinghamshire and Chilterns Regional Defence and Security Cluster (OBC RDSC) in partnership with Harwell Campus.\nDate: Wednesday 18th March 2026 \nTime: 09:00 – 16:30 \nVenue: Harwell Campus\, Oxfordshire \nTickets via invite only. If interested in attending\, please contact the team here. \nThe event will focus on strengthening UK sovereign capability\, accelerating industrial digitalisation\, and fostering collaboration across advanced manufacturing\, materials science and quantum technologies for applications in aerospace and national security. \nIt aims to bring together SMEs\, academia and innovators with the defence and security community to identify opportunities to build resilience\, drive innovation and unlock growth\, with a particular focus on the Oxfordshire\, Buckinghamshire and Chilterns regions. \nSpeakers to include members from the MOD\, Amentum\, Airbus\, AWE and more. \nAgenda:\n08:45 Arrivals\, Registration and Networking \n09:30 Welcome from the OBC RDSC Chair \n09:40 – 11:00 Session 1 – Advancing Materials and Manufacturing: Driving Innovation\, Collaboration\, and Sovereign Capability \n\nThis session examines how advanced materials\, modern manufacturing\, and converging technologies are driving next-generation performance across defence\, aerospace\, energy and space.\nIt highlights stronger\, lighter systems\, UK industrial collaboration for sovereign capability\, and the scaling of manufacturing with the skills\, infrastructure\, and qualification pathways needed to deliver future-ready technologies.\n\n11:00 – 11:30 Refreshment Break \n11:30 – 12:30 Session 2 – Agile by Design: Advanced Manufacturing for Rapid Capability Delivery \n\nThis panel examines how advanced manufacturing\, spanning modular design\, rapid prototyping\, short‑run production\, and accelerated materials testing\, is reshaping defence\, aerospace\, space\, and uncrewed systems supply chains.\nPanellists will explore how AI‑enabled design\, digital twins\, and autonomous production systems support faster logistics\, reduce reliance on vulnerable global supply chains\, and strengthen sovereign manufacturing.\nThe session will also consider how these approaches enable accelerated capability delivery while maintaining quality\, certification\, and operational readiness.\n\n12:30 – 14:00 Lunch and Networking (optional facility tours – tbc) \n14:00 – 14:40 Session 3 – From Atoms to Algorithms: Quantum\, AI\, and the Future of Secure Manufacturing and Logistics \n\nA focused discussion on how quantum sensing\, secure communications\, quantum‑enabled materials design\, and AI‑driven optimisation are reshaping manufacturing\, logistics\, and defence systems.\nThe panel will highlight how integrating quantum and AI capabilities enhances resilience\, security\, and technological sovereignty for next‑generation industrial and defence operations.\n\n14:40 – 15:10 Refreshment Break \n15:10 – 15:45 Session 4 – Dual-Use Technologies at Scale: Bridging Academia\, Industry\, and National Capability \n\nA focused discussion on how academia–industry collaboration accelerates dual‑use innovation across satellite manufacturing\, space‑based communications\, semiconductors\, and manufacturing research.\nThe panel will explore how these technologies strengthen sovereign capability\, enhance logistics and situational awareness\, and create shared innovation pathways benefiting both commercial and defence sectors.\n\n15:45 – 16:00 Closing Remarks \n16:00 – 17:30 Drinks Reception and Networking until Close \nThis event is by invitation only for representatives of registered companies active within the defence and security innovation space. \nIf interested in attending\, please contact the team here. \nInvitations issued to registered individuals are non-transferable without the prior consent of the organiser. \nAdmission to the event remains subject to the organiser’s discretion.
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/building-national-capability-in-advanced-manufacturing-and-materials/
LOCATION:Harwell Campus
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SUMMARY:ATOM Festival of Science & Technology
DESCRIPTION: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 again be the case with the dates 14th-25th March earmarked for ATOM’s showcase of top class science and innovation\, brought to you through events like the Science Market and the Peagram Lecture. \n\n\n\nATOM Festival helps build science capital\, partnering with schools to engage young people\, and offering family-friendly events at weekends encouraging everyone to develop a passion for science and its potential to change the world. \n\n\n\nATOM Festival has had support over the years from local institutions including Oxford University\, UKAEA\, Abingdon School and Oxford Brookes\, local individuals such as the well-known local science author\, Professor Frank Close\, and many local companies. If you are in the science sector you should be checking out the opportunities for partnering with ATOM Festival in the future.  \nMeanwhile\, if you can’t wait until next festival\, take a look at the all-year-round science talks offered by the ATOM Society. \n\n\n\n\nWe couldn’t do any of this without the many volunteersthat make our inspiring and inclusive programme come alive. \nSo please – get inspired\, spread the word – and plug into the power of science on your doorstep! \n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/atom-festival-of-science-technology/
LOCATION:Abingdon Museum\, Market Place\, Abingdon\, OX14 3HG
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SUMMARY:C U Tuesday Concert Raising Money for Children With Cancer
DESCRIPTION:On Friday 13th March from 7pm C U Tuesday will be performing at the Mulberry in Didcot Raising Money for Children With Cancer. \nAll Ticket Sales & Donations go directly to Children With Cancer Charity. \nBuy Ticket(s) CUTuesday Raising Money for Children With Cancer – C U Tuesday GIG Raising Money for Children With Cancer – The Mulberry Didcot \nIn addition… a group of local middle aged men\, who should know better\, are running the London Marathon on 28th April in support of Children With Cancer. One of these gentleman is Keith Willis a long standing customer of The Harwell Innovation Centre. We Wish Keith and the rest of the team the best of luck. \nChildren with Cancer UK: Wallingfords Finest
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/c-u-tuesday-concert-raising-money-for-children-with-cancer/
LOCATION:The Mulberry\, 237 Broadway\, Didcot\, OX11 8QJ
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260312T151000
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SUMMARY:Access to Finance Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\nPurchase Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor 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 state-of-the-art Oxford North innovation district\, this conference bridges the gap between pioneering startups and influential investors. \nJoin Oxfordshire Greentech\, the business network building a world-leading climate tech ecosystem\, to explore funding pathways and network with industry leaders dedicated to solving global challenges. \n\nTo find out more – click here 
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/access-to-finance-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Oxford North\, The Red Hall\, OX2 8GD
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SUMMARY:WALKABOUT for Innovators and Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:WALKABOUT is like Parkrun for innovators and entrepreneurs. \nIt’s an initiative spreading through the UK and beyond\, with communities coming together in >30 cities. \nThe format is simple. We get together\, walk\, with an optional drink in a local pub afterwards. \nIt’s a new healthy way of networking. Come and enjoy the gentle exercise\, fresh air and share knowledge\, resources and networks with some new like-minded people within the community. \nWalks take place on the second Wednesday of every month. We meet at the entrance to DiSH\, Curie Avenue\, Second Street\, Harwell Campus at 17:00 – What3Words location: //keeps.scored.blown \nThe next event is Wednesday 11th March 2026. Places are limited and all attendees must register. \n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/walkabout-for-innovators-and-entrepreneurs-3/
LOCATION:DiSH\, Harwell Science & Innovation Campus\, Second St\,\, Harwell\, Didcot\, OX11 0GD\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Harwell Book Club – February 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCome along to the Campus Community Library space in Quad One at 12:15 on Wednesday 11th March for discussions. \nClick the button below to be directed to the Member of the Future app to secure your place at the next book club session. \n\nSign-up here\n\nDescription: \nWhat should we do\, or leave undone\, in a day or a lifetime? How much messiness should we accept? What balance of the new and familiar is the most fulfilling? These may seem like uniquely human quandaries\, but they are not. Computers\, like us\, confront limited space and time\, so computer scientists have been grappling with similar problems for decades. And the solutions they’ve found have much to teach us. \nIn a dazzlingly interdisciplinary work\, Brian Christian and Tom Griffiths show how algorithms developed for computers also untangle very human questions. They explain how to have better hunches and when to leave things to chance\, how to deal with overwhelming choices and how best to connect with others. From finding a spouse to finding a parking spot\, from organising one’s inbox to peering into the future\, Algorithms to Live By transforms the wisdom of computer science into strategies for human living. \nClick the button below to be directed to the Member of the Future app to secure your place at the next book club session. \n\nSign-up here\n\nHow It Works \nSign Up: Register to join the book club on the Member of the Future app by Friday 27th February (you may register after this date but we can’t guarantee a book). \nCollect Your Book: We’ll provide the book. Simply pick it up from Quad Two reception from Thursday 5th February. We have limited copies available on a first come\, first serve basis. You are welcome to source your own book if preferred. \nRead & Discuss: You’ll have 5 weeks to read the book before we meet for our discussion over lunch in Quad One on Wednesday 11th March. We’ll provide pizza\, or feel free to bring your own lunch. Each session will last for 45 minutes. \nAbout Be Free Young Carers: \nBased on campus\, Be Free Young Carers is the only charity in Oxfordshire dedicated to supporting children aged 8–17 with caregiving responsibilities for a family member. They’re passionate about learning and growing through books\, and can’t wait to connect with other readers on campus. \nThe book club will be led by Hannah\, one of their fundraisers. If you love discussing business and self-development books\, we want to see you there.
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/harwell-book-club-february-2026/
LOCATION:The Quad\, Rutherford Avenue
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SUMMARY:Together\, For International Women’s Day
DESCRIPTION:Together\, For International Women’s Day\nFor 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. \nWomen’s Health Juicing Workshop\n45-minute interactive group workshop (08.40 – 09.30)\nVenue: Quad Two \nAs part of our International Women’s Day programme\, we’re also turning our focus inward – to energy\, hormones and the everyday choices that support women’s health. \nJoin Anya from Cotswold Juicing Company for a practical\, informative and hands-on workshop exploring the power of juicing. \nThis interactive session will centre around a bespoke juice blend created specifically to support women’s health and hormone balance. Together\, we’ll explore: \n\nThe nutritional power of juicing\nHow fresh juices can support energy\, hormone health and overall wellbeing\nSimple\, realistic ways to incorporate juicing into a busy lifestyle\nKey ingredients that make a real difference\n\nEvery participant will receive a thoughtfully curated goody bag\, including: \n\nItems to support women’s health\nA few extra wellness treats\nA recipe card so you can recreate the workshop’s bespoke juice blend at home\n\nIt’s all about giving you tools you can actually use beyond the session. \n\nBook a Spot\n\nColour & Confidence Workshops\nEver wondered why certain colours make you feel unstoppable and others just… don’t? This interactive session with Cheryl from Thrive with Colour explores how colour and style can boost confidence\, strengthen your professional presence and help you communicate more authentically. \n45-minute interactive group workshop (12:15 – 13:00)\nVenue: Quad Two \nA practical\, engaging session on colour psychology\, confidence and professional presence. We’ll explore how style connects to your personal brand – and how small\, intentional choices can make a big difference in how you feel and how you’re perceived. \nLimited spaces available – first come\, first serve \n\nRSVP to group workshop here\n\nUp to 8 individual 20-minuter consultations (available 10:00 – 12:00 and 13:30 – 15:30)\nVenue: Quad One\, please check in at reception \nPersonalised\, one-to-one mini sessions to help you understand the colours that work best for your natural colouring and how to wear them with confidence. \nEach consultation participant will receive a handy\, personalised pocket guide tailored to their colouring\, featuring: \n\n10 recommended colours\nExample colour combinations\nEasy-to-follow styling tips\n\nWhether you’re looking to refresh your wardrobe\, build confidence in meetings\, or simply understand what works best for you\, this is a practical and empowering way to invest in yourself. \n  \n\nBook a 1-1 consultation here\n\nPilates to Restore & Regulate\n1-hour class with Chloe from The Fitness Experts (13:30 – 14:30) Venue: Quad Two \nCelebrate International Women’s Day with a restorative 1-hour Pilates session designed to help you restore\, regulate and reconnect. \nThis gentle yet strengthening class focuses on women’s health\, supporting mobility\, core stability\, posture and nervous system balance – leaving you feeling calm\, energised and reset. \nPerfect for all levels\, this is your time to move\, breathe and prioritise you. \n  \n\nBook your space here\n\nFor International Women’s Day\, we’re marking the occasion with a series of sessions about giving to yourself – and what we all gain when we do.
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/together-for-international-womens-day/
LOCATION:Quad Two\, Rutherford Avenue\, Harwell Campus\, Harwell\, OX11 0DF
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SUMMARY:RAL Talking Science: Hidden in plain sight – Revealing hidden secrets with lasers
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDate: Friday 6 March 2026 \nTime: 19:00 – 20:00 \nVenue: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory\, Harwell Campus\, Fermi Avenue \nCost: Free \n\nTickets coming soon\n\nWhat’s inside a centuries-old jar that’s never been opened? What words hide inside a locked letter that’s lain unread for hundreds of years? \nIn this talk\, we’ll explore how scientists are using light instead of scissors or scalpels to solve these mysteries. With techniques like Spatially Offset Raman Spectroscopy (SORS)\, we can peer through class and paper to uncover hidden stories without breaking a single seal. \nIt’s heritage science as detective work\, revealing the past while protecting it for the future. \n\nTickets coming soon\n\nTickets for in-person events close the night before the event. If you would like to book an in-person last-minute place\, please email the team. \nAbout the speaker: \nDr Sara Mosca – Central Laser Facility\, STFC
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/ral-talking-science-hidden-in-plain-sight-revealing-hidden-secrets-with-lasers/
LOCATION:Rutherford Appleton Laboratory\, Fermi Avenue\, Harwell Campus\, OX11 0QX
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SUMMARY:Access to Finance 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) will bring together potential investors and experts who specialise in helping innovators flourish. Our aim is to support you in better understanding the process for obtaining funds from a variety of sources. \nBuilding on eight successful years\, this event invites you to gain insight into all aspects of finance\, understand what funders are looking for\, and connect with investors. \nDate: Thursday 26 February 2026 \nTime: 09:30 – 14:00 \nLocation: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory\, Harwell Campus\, OX11 0QX \nThe agenda will cover the following opportunities and will include presentations from Innovate UK\, UKI2S\, DASA\, and Oxford Innovation Finance. \n\nSeed Funding\nAcceleration Funding\nSeries A Funding\n\nThis event is open to STFC Tenants and organisations based on Harwell Campus only\, who are actively seeking investment or wanting advice on doing so. We especially encourage attendance if you are planning to raise funding within the next two years. \n\nRegister here\n\nThe event will also provide plenty of opportunities for informal networking and one-to-one meetings. \nAny questions\, please contact the BID Marketing team here. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to this event.
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/access-to-finance-2026/
LOCATION:Rutherford Appleton Laboratory\, Fermi Avenue\, Harwell Campus\, OX11 0QX
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SUMMARY:Training Course: In-Situ Experiments & Digital Volume Correlation
DESCRIPTION:A 2-day training course covering theory and computer-based practical works using the XDigitalVolumeCorrelation extension in the Thermo Scientific Amira-Avizo Software 3D where two solutions are implemented. \nDate: Wednesday 25 February – Thursday 26 February 2026 \nTime: 09:00 – 17:00 \nVenue: Hamilton Room\, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Visitor Centre\, Harwell Campus \nCost: £400 +VAT for academics\, students\, postdocs and government\, £800 +VAT for industry. \nDigital Volume Correlation (DVC) is a powerful experimental technique that computes 3D full-field displacement and strain maps from volumes images acquired during a deformation process of a material. DVC is the 3D extension of Digital Image Correlation (DIC) which was first described four decades ago. The emergence of DVC started early 2000s with the use of X-ray CT combined with in situ rigs to capture 3D morphological changes with time. Although the DVC algorithms are in spirit similar to DIC algorithms\, DVC requires special attention and expertise from multiple fields (3D imaging\, in situ testing\, CT reconstruction\, mechanics of materials\, etc.) as the texture is not controlled (natural contrast brought by imaging) and the noise/CT artefacts are often dominating the accuracy/precision of the measurements. Adding the 4th dimension (3D + time) also means that data processing and visualization are key to extract the mechanical information hidden inside the 4D datasets. \nThe training is organised in two parts: theory (0.5 day) and computer-based practical works (1.5 day) using the XDigitalVolumeCorrelation extension in the Thermo Scientific™ Amira-Avizo Software 3D where two solutions are implemented (a classic subset based approach and a more robust global approach). At the end of the second day\, the users are invited to practise on their own dataset with the help of the trainers. \n  \n\nRegister here\n\n  \nCourses generally fill up very quickly and places are allocated on a first come first serve basis. If there is low attendance\, a course may be cancelled with a month’s notice.
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/training-course-in-situ-experiments-digital-volume-correlation-3/
LOCATION:Rutherford Appleton Laboratory\, Fermi Avenue\, Harwell Campus\, OX11 0QX
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SUMMARY:RAL Talking Science: Designing for Deep Space – Ariel’s Amazing Engineering
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDate: Friday 20 February 2026 \nTime: 19:00 – 20:00 \nVenue: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory\, Harwell Campus\, Fermi Avenue \nCost: Free \n\nTickets coming soon\n\nGet ready for a cool adventure into space and science! Join engineers working on the Ariel space mission as they share how we explore far away planets (exoplanets) and why we need super cold technology (cryogenics) to do it. \nYou’ll take part in a fun quiz\, watch an amazing liquid nitrogen demonstration\, and discover how STFC helps make these space missions possible. \nAfter the talk\, head to the Visitor Centre for hands-on activities and workshops all themed around Ariel and space. It’s going to be a blast – science has never been so cool! \n\nTickets coming soon\n\nTickets for in-person events close the night before the event. If you would like to book an in-person last-minute place\, please email the team. \nAbout the speaker: \nRyan Carver and Laura Gibbs – Technology Department\, STFC \nImage credit: RAL Space
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/ral-talking-science-designing-for-deep-space-ariels-amazing-engineering/
LOCATION:Rutherford Appleton Laboratory\, Fermi Avenue\, Harwell Campus\, OX11 0QX
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