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SUMMARY:Satuccino: December 2025
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for our next Satuccino networking event\, taking place on Wednesday 3rd December 2025. \nHosted by the Satellite Applications Catapult in Harwell and dedicated to the space sector\, the Satuccino networking event is an opportunity to find out the latest industry news\, funding opportunities and business pitches from across the industry. As usual\, there will also be the chance to spend some time after the event networking or simply catching up with friends and colleagues. \nSpace for the in-person event is limited\, but we also welcome online attendees to join for the pitch presentations from 2.30pm. \n\nRSVP your attendance here\n\nIf you would like to pitch at a future Satuccino yourself\, please click here. \nOtherwise\, if you have any questions please drop an email to events@sa.catapult.org.uk. And don’t forget to also sign up for our Space Enterprise Community by visiting www.spaceenterprise.uk and the Catapult’s SME forum on LinkedIn. \nIf you are attending in person\, please click here for parking and travel details.
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/satuccino-december-2025/
LOCATION:Electron building on Fermi Avenue
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SUMMARY:Campus Orientation Walk
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to welcome you to Harwell Campus and its facilities. \nDate: Tuesday 2 December \nTime: 14:00 – 14:30 \nThe tour will commence at the cafe in the Satellite Applications Catapult on Fermi Avenue. We will embark on a 20-minute walking tour of the campus where you’ll have the opportunity to orientate yourself and learn more about the campus and the cutting-edge research and innovation taking place here. We will finish at Lightbox Cafe in the Quad. \nDuring the tour\, you will also have the chance to meet other Harwellians including researchers\, scientists\, and other members of the campus community and get a better understanding of the exciting work that takes place on our campus. \nPlease note that comfortable footwear is recommended as the tour will involve walking outdoors. \nSatellite Applications Catapult is towards the south end of campus and finishing at Lightbox at the north end. \n\nSecure Your Place On The App
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/campus-orientation-walk-3/
LOCATION:Satellite Applications Catapult Building\, Harwell Campus\, OX11 0QR\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Harwell Book Club
DESCRIPTION:For the next Harwell Book Club in collaboration with Be Free Young Carers\, we’ll be discussing Never Split The Difference by Chris Voss. \nCome along to Quad Two at 12:15 on Tuesday 2nd December. \nA former FBI hostage negotiator offers a new\, field-tested approach to negotiating – effective in any situation. \nAfter a stint policing the rough streets of Kansas City\, Missouri\, Chris Voss joined the FBI\, where his career as a kidnapping negotiator brought him face-to-face with bank robbers\, gang leaders\, and terrorists. Never Split The Difference takes you inside his world of high-stakes negotiations\, revealing the nine key principles that helped Voss and his colleagues succeed when it mattered most – when people’s lives were at stake. \nRooted in the real-life experiences of an intelligence professional at the top of his game\, Never Split The Difference will give you the competitive edge in any discussion. \nClick the button below to be directed to the Member of the Future app to secure your place at the next book club meeting. \n\nRSVP here\n\nHow It Works \nSign Up: Register to join the book club on the Member of the Future app by Friday 31st October (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 Monday 20th October. 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 about 6 weeks to read the book before we meet for our discussion over lunch in Quad Two on Tuesday 2nd December 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-7/
LOCATION:Quad Two\, Rutherford Avenue\, Harwell Campus\, Harwell\, OX11 0DF
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SUMMARY:Mental Elf Run 2025
DESCRIPTION:Mental Elf is a festive fun run for everyone – whether you’re a seasoned runner or prefer a stroll in the park. You can walk\, jog\, skip or run the distance. \nYou can even bring your little ones or four-legged friends – the focus is on having plenty of fun while raising vital funds for Oxfordshire Mind’s work. Fancy dress is positively encouraged! \nDate: Saturday 29th November \nTime: 12:00 \nDistance: 5km \nVenue: DiSH\, Curie Avenue\, Harwell Campus \n\nMore info and registration\n\nThis event is for all abilities and ages and focuses on bringing people together\, not only to fundraise\, but to raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing. \nCharity place registration fee: £12-£15 \nFundraising target: £40
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/mental-elf-run-2025/
LOCATION:DiSH\, Harwell Science & Innovation Campus\, Second St\,\, Harwell\, Didcot\, OX11 0GD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251128T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251128T200000
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SUMMARY:RAL Talking Science: Misidentified Mummy Unlocks Medical Mysteries
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 28 November \nTime: 19:00 – 20:00 \nVenue: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory\, Harwell Campus\, Fermi Avenue \nCost: Free \nThis event is suitable for ages 12+ although this is a guideline. One ticket is required for each person attending the event. \n  \n\nBook your tickets here\n\n\n  \nDuring the COVID-19 pandemic\, a surprising opportunity took Dr Elisabete Pires (University of Oxford) from cancer research into the realm of ancient archaeology. In this talk\, she will share how a tiny Egyptian mummy\, originally misidentified as a bird\, revealed extraordinary medical and historical secrets through modern scientific analysis. \nBy employing cutting-edge techniques in proteomics\, metabolomics\, and imaging\, we uncovered evidence of ancient embalming practices\, maternal-foetal health\, possible congenital malaria\, and clues that may aid our understanding of disease evolution — including antibiotic resistance and congenital disorders — spanning thousands of years. This journey bridges ancient and modern medicine in unexpected ways. \n  \n\nBook Now\n\n\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: \nElisabete Pires was born in France and earned her Master’s degree in Portugal before beginning a research career spanning over 20 years in cancer research. She has worked at the University of Oxford since 2015 and contributed to the Oxford COVID-19 vaccine project. \nDuring the pandemic\, a chance opportunity to analyse archaeological materials opened a new chapter in her research\, combining molecular biology and ancient history. Her first breakthrough study on a 3\,100-year-old golden funerary mask received international press coverage and an award at an international conference. \nCurrently\, she is in the final stages of defending her PhD\, continuing to explore the fascinating intersection of ancient biomolecules\, disease evolution\, and modern medicine.
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/ral-talking-science-misidentified-mummy-unlocks-medical-mysteries/
LOCATION:Rutherford Appleton Laboratory\, Fermi Avenue\, Harwell Campus\, OX11 0QX
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SUMMARY:Routes to the UK Defence Market for SMEs
DESCRIPTION:Join the Oxfordshire\, Buckinghamshire and Chilterns Regional Defence and Security Cluster (OBC RDSC) for an event encompassing areas of interest for SMEs wishing to engage with the MOD.\nThis event will explore how the MOD will deliver new government policies and how SMEs can prepare for successful engagement with the MOD. \nDate: Friday 28 November 2025 \nTime: 09:00 – 15:00 \nLocation: Satellite Applications Catapult\, Fermi Avenue\, Harwell Campus\, OX11 0QR \n\nRegister here\n\nThe MOD’s Strategic Defence Review (SDR) and more recent Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS) have set out the new Government policies to support UK innovation and SMEs in order to rapidly modernise our defence capabilities in the face of significantly increased global threats. This event will explore how the MOD will deliver these policies\, and how SMEs can prepare for successful engagement with MOD. \nThe event will bring together representatives from the key parts of MOD involved with innovation and SMEs\, along with specialist advisers in procurement routes\, contract law and intellectual property\, to signpost ways into the defence market. \nThere will be opportunities for attendees from the SME sector\, academia and defence Prime Contractors to network\, collaborate and discuss the latest MOD policies. \nSpeakers will update attendees on the latest policies to support small businesses\, and provide background on a range of related topics: \n\nUK Defence Innovation and the MOD’s investment into innovation\nDefence Office for Small Business Growth\nCyber and Specialist Operations Command (CSCO) – JHub\nFitness for defence: JOSCAR\nProcurement Regulations and IP\nSME experience\nFunding\n\nThis event is strongly recommended for any company who wishes to engage with Defence organisations in the new future. \n\nRegister here\n\nWith thanks to our event sponsors Mischon de Reya\, UKRI STFC\, and Satellite Applications Catapult.
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/routes-to-the-uk-defence-market-for-smes/
LOCATION:Satellite Applications Catapult Building\, Harwell Campus\, OX11 0QR\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Exit Right: Stepping up from founder to strategic leader
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Freeths LLP\, this masterclass explores what it takes to shift from hands-on founder to long-term strategic leader. It will cover transitioning from instinctive to structured decision-maker; communicating your vision clearly; managing tough conversations; understanding what VCs look for in leadership; and knowing when to bring in additional leadership support.  \nWhether you’re in the early growth phase or preparing to scale\, this session will help you lead with confidence.   \nEvent speakers: \nMalin Svanberg Larsson\, Freeths \nA partner at Freeths\, Malin leads the venture and start-up legal team\, offering commercially focused advice to fast-growth businesses and investors. She combines market insight with a full-service legal offering\, helping clients navigate fundraising\, day-to-day legal matters\, and strategic growth. \nWill Richmond-Coggan\, Partner\, Freeths\nWill Richmond-Coggan is a partner in the Data Protection team at Freeths\, working primarily from the Oxford office. An expert communicator\, Will also advises clients on the skills needed to move from instinctive to structured decision-making\, communicate their vision with clarity\, and handle difficult conversations with confidence. \nBook your tickets now. 
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/exit-right-stepping-up-from-founder-to-strategic-leader/
LOCATION:Oxford Centre for Innovation\, 9 Alfred Street\, OX1 4EH
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SUMMARY:Communication Superskills for Business Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Master communication skills in this one-day course \nAn intensive\, one-day masterclass to equip you with the tools to improve your efficiency\, effectiveness and impact. \nThe purpose of this full-day training module is to enable business leaders to communicate effectively\, efficiently and with impact. Within business it has been well recognised that communication skills are vital for business success. However\, the importance of effective communication is substantially under-rated. In today’s complex business environments\, political landscape and information overload\, incisive communication is vital. \nWho should attend? \nThis masterclass is ideal for professionals in leadership and management roles within high-tech businesses\, including: \n\nC-Suite Executives and VPs\nDirectors and Team Leads\nBusiness Development Managers\nProject Managers and Strategic Planners\n\nWhat will you learn? \nGain actionable insights through a comprehensive curriculum\, including: \nPart 1 – Key Principles of Communication\n• A communication model and key barriers \n• Amplification and leverage opportunities for project managers and business leaders \n• Logic and emotion \n• Repetition sometimes works \n• Attributes of effective communication – concise\, structured\, convincing\, timely\, considerate \n• The power of smart questions \nPart 2 – Speaking & Presentation Skills\n• Starts\, endings and middles \n• Structure and flow \n• Getting to the point \n• Body language\, gestures\, eye contact \n• Storytelling and key points \n• Vocal variety \nPart 3 – The Listener’s Perspective\n• The map is not the territory \n• Politics\, beliefs\, interests\, prejudices\, agendas \n• Know\, like\, trust\, understand – friend or foe? \n• Relevance: what’s in it for me? \nPart 4 – Communication Modes & Strategy\n• Team meetings\, one-to-one\, town halls\, communicating vision \n• Speaking\, email\, messaging\, conferencing\, telephone\, collaboration tools \n• Channel\, timing\, frequency\, response\, follow-up \n• Purpose and outcomes \nPart 5 – Key Applications\n• Discovery\, enlisting support\, networking\, leading change\, team motivation\, collaboration\, conflict resolution\, relationship building \n• Persuasion\, influence\, negotiation \n• Coordination and direction in complex situations \n• Providing feedback\, shaping\, recognizing\, praising \nWhat is included? \nThis transformative one-day masterclass in Harwell\, Oxfordshire will elevate your communication skills and empower you to lead with clarity and confidence. It includes: \n\nExpert-led training and interactive sessions\nComprehensive course materials and resources\nCertificate on completion\nNetworking opportunities with fellow high-tech leaders\nThe satisfaction of supporting a charitable cause as all profits from the masterclass will be donated to the British Heart Foundation.\n\nWho is delivering the masterclass? \nPaul Ovington \nDuring a 46-year career in high-tech engineering\, Paul clocked up 10 years as an Engineering Manager and 28 years as Project or Program Management. Paul has an MSc in IC System Design\, an MBA from a top European business school\, a Diploma in Marketing\, and is a PRINCE2 and a Managing Successful Programmes Practitioner. \nKey projects have included the development of the world’s first Smartphone\, the development of the world’s first Bluetooth chips. He has worked across several engineering disciplines\, in several industry sectors and in several countries. As founder of High-Tech Project Management\, Paul now operates as a Trainer and Coach for high-tech industries. \nIn the public speaking domain Paul became a Distinguished Toastmaster in 2011 and is a Certified World Class Speaking Coach. Described as the “bedrock” of Oxford Speakers Club\, he is an entertaining and often humorous speaker\, renowned for explaining complex concepts in a clear way. \nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulovington/ \nWebsite: www.high-techprojectmanagement.com \nSIGN UP HERE  \nPrice: £140 (100% of profits go to the British Heart Foundation) \nAlternative Payment & Booking for companies: email paul@oxfordltd.co.uk for a BHF invoice
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/communication-superskills-for-business-leaders/
LOCATION:Harwell Innovation Centre\, Building 173\, Curie Avenue\, Harwell\, Oxfordshire\, OX11 0QG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Harwell Connect @ NQCC
DESCRIPTION:We’re delighted to announce that The National Quantum Computing Centre is hosting the next Harwell Connect event allowing campus members to gain an understanding of their role within the UK quantum industry. \nDate: Tuesday 25 November \nTime: 15:30 – 17:00 \nVenue: National Quantum Computing Centre\, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory \nHear an overview of the NQCC’s goals and activities\, gain an insight into the work of the different project teams\, and learn about the varying nature of outreach activities undertaken to increase both awareness and interest in the quantum field. \nThere will be plenty of time to network with both NQCC staff and fellow attendees following the talks. \n\nRSVP on the Member of the Future app\n\nThis event is open to campus members only. \nPlease note\, there will not be a tour offering at this event as lab areas are not available for visits.
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/harwell-connect-nqcc/
LOCATION:Rutherford Appleton Laboratory\, Fermi Avenue\, Harwell Campus\, OX11 0QX
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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: Thursday 20 November – Friday 21 November \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-2/
LOCATION:Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Visitors Centre – Hamilton Room Fermi Avenue Harwell Campus Didcot Oxfordshire
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251113T193000
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SUMMARY:Exit Right: Navigating a successful property move
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Sarah Haywood from Advanced Oxford and with advice from local experts from Savills\, Bidwells and CBRE\, this masterclass will help to unpack the critical steps to successfully transition your business from cosy start-up space to the next phase of your growth. It will cover recognising the right time to move; managing the relocation process; designing your new space for productivity\, culture and growth; and key considerations for international expansion.   \nFreeths will also look at the small print – heads of terms\, contract pitfalls and notice obligations – while company leaders will share valuable lessons from their own moves.  \nWhether your office or lab is bursting at the seams or you are just planning ahead\, this session will give you the tools and insights to manage a property move for your company.  \nEvent speakers: \nDuncan May\, Partner\, Bidwells \nA partner at Bidwells\, Duncan has been working in the Oxford commercial property market for over 20 years. He specialises in life science labs\, offices\, technology units and development sites. \nPaul Brackstone\, Nucleome Therapeutics \nHaving worked in the industry for over 33 years\, Paul is Director of Facilities\, Operations and Health and Safety at Nucleome Therapeutics with extensive experience in laboratory operations\, manufacturing\, R&D\, project management\, lab design\, and relocations. \nRob Beaston\, Savills \nA specialist in real estate for the science and tech sector\, Rob is a Director at Savills and has been involved in the development of the some of the key science and innovation parks across Oxfordshire. He is embedded in the local innovation ecosystem and acts for a number of the region’s key stakeholders. \nPatrick Whetter\, Partner Freeths \nPatrick is an experienced property lawyer with expertise in commercial landlord and tenant matters\, acquisitions\, disposals\, and portfolio management. He heads up both the Oxford Real Estate team and the Life Sciences property group at Freeths\, advising investors and occupiers across the sector. He has extensive knowledge of heads of terms\, contract pitfalls\, and notice obligations. \nRichard Venables\, Senior Director\, CBRE \nA chartered surveyor with nearly 30 years’ experience\, Richard is Head of Office for CBRE Oxford. Having worked in all areas of commercial agency\, he now specialises in the science and tech sector. \nBook your tickets here. 
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/exit-right-navigating-a-successful-property-move/
LOCATION:Oxford Centre for Innovation\, 9 Alfred Street\, OX1 4EH
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SUMMARY:Practical Laboratory Skills
DESCRIPTION:Having the knowledge and confidence to work safely in the laboratory is an essential skill for all staff working in laboratories. \nThis course\, hosted by MRC Harwell\, will cover basic theoretical and practical laboratory skills including preparing COSHH risk assessments\, good laboratory practice\, use of fume hoods/biosafety cabinets\, centrifuges and other laboratory equipment\, pipetting skills\, using balances and preparing reagents and solutions. \nDate: Wednesday 12th November 2025 \nTime: 09:30 – 16:30 \nCost: £400.00 \nAfter this course\, you’ll be able to: \n\nPrepare and understand the purpose of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) risk assessment (RA) forms.\nUnderstand the importance of good laboratory practice\, including choosing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and maintaining accurate laboratory records.\nCorrectly use fume hoods\, biosafety cabinets\, centrifuges and other general laboratory equipment.\nChoose the correct pipette for your task and perform common techniques.\nSet-up and use balances correctly.\nPrepare reagents and solutions.\nAdjust the pH of solutions.\n\n\nBook your place here\n\n  \nThis course is designed for Research Staff\, Technical Staff and students new to the laboratory environment\, and Experience Personnel looking to refresh their skills. \nThis training is approved by the Royal Society of Biology. Training course approval is an independent review process that recognises relevant\, high quality training. Upon completion of this course\, attendees can claim 21 CPD points.
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/practical-laboratory-skills/
LOCATION:Mary Lyon Centre\, MRC Harwell\, Harwell Campus\, OX11 0RD\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Harwell Japan Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:Japan x UK – A Day Where Future Innovation Converges \nBe part of a new flagship event that brings together leaders from government\, industry\, startups\, and academia in Japan and the UK – two of the world’s most advanced technology nations. \nHarwell Japan Day 2025 is a day of insight\, connection\, and collaboration held in the heart of the UK’s innovation ecosystem at Harwell Campus. \nThe programme features four themed sessions – Policy & Ecosystem\, Space\, Quantum\, Life Science\, and Energy – each led by expert chairs and highlighted by keynote talks\, panel discussions\, and interactive Q&As. \nDate: Tuesday 11 November 2025 \nTime: 08:30 – 18:30 \nVenue: Magali Vaissiere Conference Centre\, European Space Agency (ESA)\, Fermi Avenue\, Harwell Campus\, OX11 0FD \nTickets: Early Bird £240 (until 15th October)\, Standard Rate £300 (until event date) \nPlease note\, registration will close once event capacity is reached. \n\nMore info and tickets\n\nOn the day\, you’ll hear keynote speeches\, specialist lectures and panel discussions\, alongside start-up pitches. Sponsor exhibition stands and structured networking sessions will provide plenty of hands-on opportunities to make connections and explore partnerships. \nWho should attend? \n\nEngineers and researchers exploring the global potential of their technologies.\nBusiness professionals seeking fresh insights at the interface of Japanese craftsmanship and cutting-edge science.\nStart-up founders eyeing joint research or PoC development with Harwell UK.\n\nStep into Harwell’s vibrant ecosystem and build cross-cultural connections that can transform the future. Don’t miss this chance to position yourself at the forefront of Japan-UK scientific and business innovation. \n\nLearn more & secure your place today\n\nAgenda: \n\n08:30 – 09:00 Arrival and Registration\n09:00 – 09:15 Welcome and Introduction to Harwell Campus: Biospire (Chair)\, Harwell Campus\, UK & Japanese MP\n09:15 – 10:30 Opening Session: Policy and Ecosystem Overview – Warwick Innovations (Chair)\, DSIT\, METI\, Intralink\n10:30 – 11:00 Break\n11:00 – 11:45 Main Session: Space – UK Space Agency (Chair)\, STFC\, DSIT\, Astroscale\n11:45 – 12:30 Main Session: Quantum – Harwell Quantum Cluster (Chair)\, NQCC\, JIJ\, Orca Computing\n12:30 – 13:30 Break\n13:30 – 14:15 Main Session: Life Sciences – Biospire (Chair)\, Francis Crick Institute\, CEPI\, LINK-J\n14:15 – 15:00 Main Session: Energy – Harwell Energy Cluster (Chair)\, Faraday Institute\, Finden\, Tokamak Energy\n15:00 – 15:30 Break\n15:30 – 16:30 Shaping the Future of UK-Japan Innovation – UKRI\, MUFG\, Amadeus Capital Partners\n16:30 – 17:00 Fireside Chat\n\nUK-Japan Innovation: Inside the Terumo-OrganOx Deal with the CEO of OrganOx\n\n\n17:00 – 18:30 Networking Reception\n\n\nMore information and tickets\n\nThis event is delivered in collaboration with Biospire UK.
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/harwell-japan-day-2025/
LOCATION:Magali Vaissiere Conference Centre\, European Space Agency (ESA)\, OX11 0FD
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SUMMARY:Business Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Join new Harwell residents\, Migrate UK\, for breakfast with an update on UK business immigration. \n  \nTo book your place CLICK HERE
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/business-breakfast/
LOCATION:Harwell Innovation Centre\, Building 173\, Curie Avenue\, Harwell\, Oxfordshire\, OX11 0QG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Cultivate Growth: How to Hack the US
DESCRIPTION:About this event\nSpeaker: Paul Essery\, Tech Business Connected\n\n\n\n\n\nLunch Provided | 🤝Networking Opportunity \nWhether you’re scaling a startup\, exploring new markets\, or building leadership skills\, this series offers something for everyone. \nRSVP now to secure your spot or reach out if you’d like more details. \nLooking forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/cultivate-growth-how-to-hack-the-us/
LOCATION:Grassroots Workspace\, 46 Woodstock Road\, Oxford\, OX2 6HT\, 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 25 October 2025 \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 21 September 2025. \nThese events are very popular and we have a limit on the number of visitors we can accommodate so we operate a ballot system to offer a fair allocation of spaces. For this reason\, only one entry is permitted per household. \nA typical visit will take approximately 2 – 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 talk to Diamond employees and ask them about their work and the facility.\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+.\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 21 September 2025.
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/inside-diamond-in-person-public-open-day-2/
LOCATION:Diamond Light\, Diamond Light Source Ltd Diamond House Harwell Science and Innovation Campus\, Didcot\, Oxfordshire\, OX11 0DE
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SUMMARY:Exit Right: Developing a winning share capital strategy
DESCRIPTION:Get to grips with the essential building blocks of share capital from the first funding round to a successful exit for your company. Hosted by Richardsons chartered accountants\, this masterclass will explain how to get your equity structure right from day one; use share options to retain top talent; unlock tax reliefs such as SEIS and EIS; and prepare the legal obligations that come with issuing and managing shares\, ensuring compliance at every stage.   \nWhether you are just starting a company or preparing for exit\, this session will help you make smart strategic decisions about your company’s share capital.  \nOur event speaker: \nLaura Hankey\, Richardsons Chartered Accountants \nWith a background in science\, Lorna is a client director and involved with many of the company’s science and tech sector clients. She is an expert on preparing R&D tax credit claims\, completing grant audits\, share offer strategies and tax compliance. \n\nSee all events\n\nBook your tickets here. 
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/exit-right-developing-a-winning-share-capital-strategy/
LOCATION:Oxford Centre for Innovation\, 9 Alfred Street\, OX1 4EH
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SUMMARY:Cultivate Growth: Grant Funding & High Growth Support
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Nathan March\, Barclays with keynote from John Caines OBE (for services to small businesses)\, NED and Chair to a number of UK businesses \nLunch Provided | 🤝Networking Opportunity \nWhether you’re scaling a startup\, exploring new markets\, or building leadership skills\, this series offers something for everyone. \nRSVP now to secure your spot or reach out if you’d like more details. \nLooking forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/cultivate-growth-grant-funding-high-growth-support/
LOCATION:Grassroots Workspace\, 46 Woodstock Road\, Oxford\, OX2 6HT\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Sales & Marketing That Actually Work for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a practical and engaging Lunch & Learn session designed for small business owners and solo founders who want to build confidence and clarity around sales and marketing. \nThis session will break down how sales and marketing work together to drive growth\, and why being intentional and consistent is key. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to improve your results\, you’ll leave with actionable insights and a simple plan to move forward. \nWhat We’ll Cover:\n\nWhy sales are the foundation of your business\nBuilding and maintaining a healthy sales pipeline\nUSPs vs. benefits — and why both matter\nHow tone of voice influences buying decisions\nMarketing that supports sales: tools and tactics\nSelling through value\, not discounts\nThe power of B2B sales: long-term gains and growth\n\nYou’ll Leave With:\n\nA clearer understanding of how sales and marketing fit together\nA sense of where to focus your energy next\nA simple takeaway plan and the confidence to take action\n\nSign up here- Lunch & Learn @ HIC  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/sales-marketing-that-actually-work-for-small-businesses/
LOCATION:Harwell Innovation Centre\, Building 173\, Curie Avenue\, Harwell\, Oxfordshire\, OX11 0QG\, United Kingdom
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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 15 October – Thursday 16 October \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-2/
LOCATION:Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Visitors Centre – Hamilton Room Fermi Avenue Harwell Campus Didcot Oxfordshire
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SUMMARY:Harwell Book Club
DESCRIPTION:For the next Harwell Book Club in collaboration with Be Free Young Carers\, we’ll be discussing Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI by Yuval Noah Harari. \nCome along to Quad Two at 12:15 on Tuesday 14th October. \nHarari’s Nexus explored humanity’s journey through the Information Age\, tracing how networks of information have shaped societies from the Stone Age to the rise of AI. Harari examines the power of shared stories\, myths\, and systems to unite people – and the dangers when these become delusions. \nMoving through history from religion to totalitarianism\, he reveals how information has been used to control\, inspire\, and destroy. At a moment when AI could redefine truth and power\, Nexus asks urgent questions about the future – and whether we can make choices to prevent self-destruction and build a wiser\, more resilient world. \nClick the button below to be directed to the Member of the Future app to secure your place at the next book club meeting. \n\nRSVP here\n\nHow It Works \nSign Up: Register to join the book club on the Member of the Future app by Friday 12th September (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 Tuesday 2nd September. 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 about 6 weeks to read the book before we meet for our discussion over lunch in Quad Two on Tuesday 14th October. 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-6/
LOCATION:Quad Two\, Rutherford Avenue\, Harwell Campus\, Harwell\, OX11 0DF
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SUMMARY:Stand and Deliver: Public Speaking Skills for Impact
DESCRIPTION:3-hour interactive workshop with Susan Charlesworth \nWhether you’re preparing for a conference\, pitching your ideas\, or simply want to feel more confident speaking up in meetings\, this practical\, group workshop will help you communicate with confidence and impact. \nLed by TEDx speaker and astronaut trainer Susan Charlesworth\, you’ll learn: \n•          How to structure your message for maximum memorability \n•          Tools to overcome nerves and boost your presence \n•          Rehearsal techniques used by professionals on stage \nDesigned for professionals in science\, tech\, and innovation. You’ll leave with tools you can use immediately\, and the confidence to use them. \nCoffee and tea will be provided on arrival\, and there will be a light lunch served at 12.30 allowing for some networking. \n\nReserve a Space\n\nAbout Susan: \nSusan Charlesworth is a TEDx speaker\, astronaut trainer\, and expert in human behaviour and performance. She has spent over 15 years training astronauts\, ground control\, and Antarctic explorers in the psychological and communication skills needed for high-stakes environments. She now helps scientists\, engineers\, and innovators speak with greater confidence and impact. \nLocation: Quad Two\, Rutherford Avenue\, Harwell Campus (View on Google Maps here.)
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/stand-and-deliver-public-speaking-skills-for-impact/
LOCATION:Quad Two\, Rutherford Avenue\, Harwell Campus\, Harwell\, OX11 0DF
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SUMMARY:Macmillan Coffee Morning
DESCRIPTION:Bake it\, bring it\, or simply eat it – every slice makes a difference \nJoin us for our Macmillan Coffee Morning on Thursday 25 September\, 10:00 – 12:00 at Quad Two. \nMacmillan provides vital support to people living with cancer\, and every slice of cake and every donation helps them be there when it matters most. \nWhether you love to bake\, want to donate a cake\, or just fancy enjoying one\, we need you. Bring along your best bake\, or simply come along\, tuck in\, and give what you can. \n💚 Every cake shared and every pound raised helps Macmillan continue their incredible work. \nTo submit your bake\, please complete the survey question on the app by clicking the button below. \nCategories listed are Gluten Free\, Diary Free\, Contains Nuts\, and Standard Bake (contains any of the following: eggs\, dairy\, gluten etc. but no nuts). Bakes will need to be labelled with their category on the day. \nPlease select as many options as relevant to your planned bake. If planning more than one submission\, please complete the survey question for each bake or let us know via email. \n\nSubmit bake here\n\n  \nAll we ask is for a small donation\, donate on the day or online here.
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/macmillan-coffee-morning-2/
LOCATION:Quad Two\, Rutherford Avenue\, Harwell Campus\, Harwell\, OX11 0DF
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SUMMARY:Harwell Campus Neurodiversity Group
DESCRIPTION:Turbocharge your neurodiverse team – with Olga Zilberberg \nIn today’s fast-paced STEM environments\, diverse thinking isn’t just a bonus – it’s essential for innovation and success. Neurodiverse teams bring unique strengths\, skills\, and talents to the workplace\, from deep focus and creativity to pattern recognition and problem-solving. \nMany neurodivergent individuals find traditional work environments challenging due to sensory overload\, unclear communication\, and one-size-fits-all expectations. These barriers can lead to burnout\, disengagement\, and untapped potential. \nThis 60-minute interactive workshop is designed to recognise and celebrate neurodivergent strengths while providing practical strategies to build more inclusive\, productive and healthier teams. Through engaging conversations and easy-to-use tools\, we will explore how to boost performance\, foster connection\, and enhance wellbeing within your team. Join us to harness diverse minds and ignite team brilliance. Transform difference into your team’s greatest advantage – and turbocharge your team. \nDate: Wednesday 24 September \nTime: 12:30 – 13:30 \nLocation: Ground Floor\, Quad Two\, Harwell Campus \nThis opportunity is open to both neurodiverse and neurotypical audiences to gain a deeper understanding of support available. \n\nRSVP your attendance here\n\nAbout the speaker: \nOlga Zilberberg is a trained Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Neuro Linguistic Programming practitioner with a focus on neuro-affirming practices. Read more here. \nThis talk is brought to you by the members of The Rosie Project – a Harwell-based neurodiversity networking group. We aim to share best practice to enable neurodiverse teams to thrive in the workplace. We’re open to anyone with an interest\, whether or not you identify as neurodiverse. \nThe Rosie Project is open to everyone who has an interest in getting the best from their neurodivergent teams. We welcome neurotypicals and the inquisitive.
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/harwell-campus-neurodiversity-group-3/
LOCATION:Quad Two\, Rutherford Avenue\, Harwell Campus\, Harwell\, OX11 0DF
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SUMMARY:Campus Orientation Walk
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to welcome you to Harwell Campus and its facilities. \nDate: Tuesday 23 September \nTime: 14:00 – 14:30 \nThe tour will commence at the cafe in the Satellite Applications Catapult on Fermi Avenue. We will embark on a 20-minute walking tour of the campus where you’ll have the opportunity to orientate yourself and learn more about the campus and the cutting-edge research and innovation taking place here. We will finish at Lightbox Cafe in the Quad. \nDuring the tour\, you will also have the chance to meet other Harwellians including researchers\, scientists\, and other members of the campus community and get a better understanding of the exciting work that takes place on our campus. \nPlease note that comfortable footwear is recommended as the tour will involve walking outdoors. \nSatellite Applications Catapult is towards the south end of campus and finishing at Lightbox at the north end. \n\nSecure Your Place On The App\n\nThe Campus Orientation tours will be taking place on one further date this year: Tuesday 2 December. Please keep an eye on the campus website and Member of the Future app for registrations opening.
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/campus-orientation-walk-2/
LOCATION:Satellite Applications Catapult Building\, Harwell Campus\, OX11 0QR\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:THE HEAT 2025
DESCRIPTION:Click here for tickets\n\n  \nTHE HEAT is a hands-on\, practical\, mind-expanding\, friendship-building\, exploratory\, curiosity-led\, science-based\, creative\, artistic\, participatory\, decentralised\, experimental\, edgy\, live\, risky\, urgent and unpredictable gathering of 600+ talented people working on climate technologies. THE HEAT is not a conference. Don’t expect dull panels or crappy coffee. Climate change is too urgent a problem to waste time. Instead\, come to make new friends\, experience science in action\, learn and share your knowledge\, inspire and be inspired. Bring your most engaged and curious festival mindset. \nAt THE HEAT 2024\, festival-goers met nuclear-fusion start-ups\, tasted future foods\, witnesses carbon capture\, experienced climate-robotics demonstrations… and enjoyed a climate-film festival\, music performances and a start-up pitch contest. If you’re working in climate-tech\, this is the place to be. \nIt’ll be a packed day\, from 10am to 10pm\, featuring activities such as expert workshops\, product demonstrations\, alt-food tastings\, musical performances\, art\, tours of the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus\, a start-up pitch competition\, speed networking\, and an evening party – easily the hottest event on campus! \n\nClick here for tickets\n\nAgenda outline: \n\nProduct demonstrations: Everything from tasting new alt-foods to climate-robotics demonstrations.\nKeynote talks: Compelling stories\, shared in 10-minute keynotes and ono-on-one interviews.\nAn “unconference”: Participants run sessions they’ve proposed including workshops\, discussions\, talks\, science demos\, or whatever you’re excited by. This is the ‘open-source’ part of the day\, tapping into the knowledge\, creativity and thoughtfulness of the crowd.\nMusic\, art and performance: All your senses will be stimulated. We’ll have live music performances – from Senegalese drumming to VOYAGERS’ own rock band (Want to join the band? Tell us here).\nWorkshops: Breakout workshops led by industry leaders.\nSpeed networking and office hours: Let serendipity bring you valuable connections.\n\nAbout THE HEAT\nTHE HEAT is a project of David Rowan\, founding UK editor-in-chief of WIRED\, and the organiser of 25+ WIRED conferences. David runs the VOYAGERS community\, as well as a climate-tech fund built on the community.
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/the-heat-2025/
LOCATION:The Quad\, Rutherford Avenue
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SUMMARY:THE FIX 2025
DESCRIPTION:is a health-tech festival celebrating the best of health science and start-ups\, organised by the not-for-profit VOYAGERS community. \n** Early-Bird ticket rates available until 20th February 2025 **\n\nClick here for tickets\n\nTHE FIX is a hands-on\, practical\, mind-expanding\, friendship-building\, exploratory\, curiosity-led\, science-based\, creative\, artistic\, participatory\, decentralised\, experimental\, edgy\, live\, risky\, urgent and unpredictable gathering of the talented people working on health technologies. \nTHE FIX is not a conference\, don’t expect dull panels or crappy coffee. Health-tech is too important to waste time. Instead\, we designed a festival to help participants make new friends\, experience science in action\, learn and share your knowledge\, to inspire and be inspired. Bring your most engaged and curious festival mindset. \nAs well as speakers\, THE FIX will feature a rich day of activities including inspiring stories\, expert workshops\, product demonstrations\, musical performances\, art installations\, a participant-led “unconference”\, tours of the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus\, a start-up pitch competition\, speed networking and an evening party. This really will be the hottest event on campus! \nLast year\, at THE FIX’s sister climate-tech festival\, THE HEAT\, participants met nuclear-fusion start-ups\, tasted future foods\, witnessed carbon capture\, experience climate-robotics demonstrations and much more. If you’re working in health-tech\, save the date to be part of the celebrations. \n\nClick here for tickets\n\nAgenda outline: \n\nKeynote talks: Compelling stories\, shared in 10-minute keynotes and ono-on-one interviews.\nAn “unconference”: Participants run sessions they’ve proposed including workshops\, discussions\, talks\, science demos\, or whatever you’re excited by. This is the ‘open-source’ part of the day\, tapping into the knowledge\, creativity and thoughtfulness of the crowd.\nMusic\, art and performance: All your senses will be stimulated. Enjoy a wide range of entertainment and continue networking until later in the evening. (Want to perform? Get in touch here).\nWorkshops: Breakout workshops led by industry leaders with specialist skills to share.\nSpeed networking and office hours: Let serendipity bring you valuable connections.\n\nAbout THE FIX\nTHE FIX is a project of David Rowan\, founding UK editor-in-chief of WIRED\, and the organiser of 25+ WIRED conferences. David runs the VOYAGERS community\, as well as a climate-tech fund built on the community.
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/the-fix-2025/
LOCATION:Harwell Campus
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SUMMARY:Training Course: Visualisation & Quantification of Tomographic Datasets
DESCRIPTION:A 2-day training course covering theory and computer-based practical works using the Thermo Scientific Amira-Avizo Software. \nDate: Thursday 18 September – Friday 19 September 2025 \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. \nLab/synchrotron X-ray tomography has emerged as one of the most important techniques for research in a wide range of applications including healthcare\, energy\, food and geology. Advances in the quality of X-ray beams\, optics\, high speed data acquisition and in-situ environments have made significant improvements to non-destructive imaging of a specimen structure in 3D and over a wide range of length scales (micron-and nanoscales). Although the direct benefit of X-ray tomography is the 3D visualisation of the internal structure of specimens\, which is very valuable to understand the structure/function relationships\, the technique has however a lot more to offer. The information is hidden in the data and robust methods and workflows are needed to extract it in a relevant and accurate way\, and make it readily available for decision making. \nThis training course is organised by The University of Manchester at Harwell and 3Dmagination Ltd. It is aimed at researchers working in the field of mechanics\, physics\, chemistry\, biology and materials science using 3D imaging techniques such as X-ray computed tomography\, and who are interested to acquire solid methods for visualising and extracting relevant scientific information from 3D tomographic data. \nThe training is organised in two parts: theory (0.5 day) and computer-based practical works using the Thermo Scientific Amira-Avizo Software 3D (1.5 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-visualisation-quantification-of-tomographic-datasets-2/
LOCATION:Rutherford Appleton Laboratory\, Fermi Avenue\, Harwell Campus\, OX11 0QX
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SUMMARY:Didcot Café Scientifique – Dr Chris Pearson “The Life of an Atom”
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered where the carbon in our bodies\, the oxygen in the air or the gold in your jewellery come from? \nThe people and things we see around us mark the end of a long journey of constant recycling and reincarnation. Everyone has probably seen the new-age car bumper sticker “We are all made of Stardust” and it’s true that at some point in the past of cosmic history\, our atoms were forged in the hearts of stars. However\, that isn’t quite the origin story and this talk will take us on a journey from the earliest cosmic times to the present. \nEverything we see around us was originally created in its simplest form\, a Hydrogen atom\, in the creation event\, the Big Bang\, at the start of the Universe at the beginning of time. From this point\, these simple particles have journeyed through space and time\, undergoing a metamorphosis that has resulted in the world that we see around us and human beings themselves. \nDate: Tuesday 16th September \nTime: 19:30 – 21:00 \nVenue: Cornerstone Arts Centre\, Didcot \nCost: £4.50 (Under 18s free) \n\nMore info and tickets\n\nSpeaker Biography: \nDr Chris Pearson is head of Astronomy at RAL Space on Harwell Campus. His PhD was in “Galaxy Evolution and Cosmology” with Prof. Michael Rowan-Robinson at Imperial College\, London\, and has worked on large galaxy surveys for both ground-based telescopes and space-borne missions. \nHe worked for 7 years in Japan on the AKARI space telescope before moving to the UK to RAL Space to work on the SPIRE instrument on the Herschel Space Observatory where he led the team that produced all the nice images from the mission. \nHe now works on the ARIEL mission searching for exoplanets and the Square Kilometre Array radio telescope\, the largest scientific facility ever to be built.
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/didcot-cafe-scientifique-dr-chris-pearson-the-life-of-an-atom/
LOCATION:Cornerstone Arts Centre\, 25 Station Road\, Didcot\, OX11 7NE
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SUMMARY:Education Outreach Training Day
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to learn how to effectively engage with students and schools at this Education Outreach training event. \nAre you passionate about educating the next generation of scientists and engineers? This in-person training will equip you with the skills and resources needed to engage with schools and students. Learn from experienced educators and network with like-minded individuals. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young learners – register now to secure your place. \nDate: Friday 12 September 2025 \nTime: 09:30 – 15:30 \nVenue: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory\, Harwell Campus \nCost: £495 (refreshments and lunch included) Harwell Campus organisations can benefit from 10% discount using code HARWELL10. \n\nRegister your attendance here\n\nThe day will involve exploring the current landscape in STEM education\, highlighting the importance of lighting the spark in education through outreach and the impact this can have. The session will then look at how to do this most effectively\, with practical strategies and transferable skills to make any communications to students effective\, engaging and impactful. Finally\, participants will plan and put some of these strategies into practice\, receiving meaningful and targeted feedback from the expert educators. \nAims of training: \n\nDescribe some factors influencing the shortages in the STEM employee pipeline.\nUnderstand and apply a wide range of practical strategies to promote effective communication with students and other stakeholders.\nPractice using these strategies in presentations and activities for schools.\n\nWho is this event for? \n\nThis event is for anyone who wishes to enhance their communication and presentation skills for a school student audience – ideal for those wanting to work more closely and effectively with schools.\n\n\nRegister to attend here\n\nThis event is run by Claire Hamnett and Laura Deacon of C L Education Outreach – if you would like to know more about them and their work\, you can do so on their website\, here.
URL:https://www.harwell-ic.co.uk/event/education-outreach-training-day/
LOCATION:Rutherford Appleton Laboratory\, Fermi Avenue\, Harwell Campus\, OX11 0QX
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