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Our MAST Upgrade machine continues with its Fourth Scientific Campaign where the team have now produced over 850 plasmas. Experiments and data captured from the UK's largest operating tokamak contribute to our global understanding of physics of fusion plasmas. To find out more

Our MAST Upgrade machine continues with its Fourth Scientific Campaign where the team have now produced over 850 plasmas. Experiments and data captured from the UK's largest operating tokamak contribute to our global understanding of physics of fusion plasmas. 

To find out more
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Today is World Quantum Day - an annual celebration promoting public awareness and understanding of quantum science and technology around the world. The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UK Atomic Energy Authority) has developed a pioneering optical viewport technology designed specifically for

Today is World Quantum Day - an annual celebration promoting public awareness and understanding of quantum science and technology around the world. The UK Atomic Energy Authority (<a href="/UKAEAofficial/">UK Atomic Energy Authority</a>) has developed a pioneering optical viewport technology designed specifically for
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🚀 Calling all STEM enthusiasts! 🚀 At UKAEA, we’re on a mission to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators through STEM outreach — and we’re proud to be supporting the Women in Nuclear Global Primary School STEM Competition! 💡 We’re committed to

🚀 Calling all STEM enthusiasts! 🚀
At UKAEA, we’re on a mission to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators through STEM outreach — and we’re proud to be supporting the Women in Nuclear Global Primary School STEM Competition! 💡
 
We’re committed to
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📅 7th May 2025 - Fusion Industry Programme Showcase – Preparing UK supply chains for Fusion... Since 2022, the Fusion Industry Programme (FIP) has worked to accelerate the growth of the UK’s fusion energy sector. Through its Challenge Scheme, FIP has successfully engaged the

📅  7th May 2025 - Fusion Industry Programme Showcase – Preparing UK supply chains for Fusion...

Since 2022, the Fusion Industry Programme (FIP) has worked to accelerate the growth of the UK’s fusion energy sector. Through its Challenge Scheme, FIP has successfully engaged the
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🙌 Final call for Virtual Tickets to UKAEA’s 14th Suppliers’ Event, which will take place on Thursday 24th April! This event will provide suppliers with an executive overview across our major programmes and projects. There will be an opportunity to attend interactive workshops

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Help shape STEM provision in Oxfordshire... UKAEA and Connectr are working collaboratively on an innovative research project to map STEM provision for children aged 4 - 18 in Oxfordshire. We are keen to hear from as many different organisations and individuals as possible and

Help shape STEM provision in Oxfordshire...

UKAEA and Connectr are working collaboratively on an innovative research project to map STEM provision for children aged 4 - 18 in Oxfordshire.  We are keen to hear from as many different organisations and individuals as possible and
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"I can't quite put my finger on it, but the Easter Bunny looks a little different this year..." 🐰 This robotic quadruped is a Unitree Go, affectionately called ‘the Chihuahua’ due it’s smaller size compared to Boston Dynamics’ Spot. The Unitree can carry out tasks, controlled

"I can't quite put my finger on it, but the Easter Bunny looks a little different this year..." 🐰

This robotic quadruped is a Unitree Go, affectionately called ‘the Chihuahua’ due it’s smaller size compared to Boston Dynamics’ Spot. The Unitree can carry out tasks, controlled
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Can You Afford to Miss - a Fully Funded Teacher’s Conference? We are delighted that tickets are selling out fast for our 2025 Annual Teacher’s Conference... Funding covers: 🚗 Transport 🏨 Accommodation 🥗 Meals 📅 22nd – 25th July 2025 📍 Voco Oxford Thames Hotel,

Can You Afford to Miss - a Fully Funded Teacher’s Conference? We are delighted that tickets are selling out fast for our 2025 Annual Teacher’s Conference...

Funding covers:
🚗 Transport 
🏨 Accommodation 
🥗 Meals 
📅 22nd – 25th July 2025
📍   Voco Oxford Thames Hotel,
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UKAEA CEO, Professor Sir Ian Chapman took centre-stage at Economist Impact events Fusion Fest, to deliver his talk - 'Here comes the sun: inside Britain’s fusion ambitions' - which can be watched in full, via the link. youtube.com/watch?v=UhDrRe…

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⏳ #ThrowbackThursday to the early interior of the Joint European Torus (JET) in 1984. This image shows the vacuum vessel and the first radio frequency antenna being installed. #science #netzero #climatechange #engineering #stem #fusionenergy

⏳ #ThrowbackThursday to the early interior of the Joint European Torus (JET) in 1984. This image shows the vacuum vessel and the first radio frequency antenna being installed. 

#science #netzero #climatechange #engineering #stem #fusionenergy
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At UKAEA, advancing fusion technology remains central to our mission. A key area of focus is the development of highly efficient cooling and tritium breeding technologies for future fusion power plants. These plants will require cutting-edge solutions to manage extreme heat,

At UKAEA, advancing fusion technology remains central to our mission. A key area of focus is the development of highly efficient cooling and tritium breeding technologies for future fusion power plants. These plants will require cutting-edge solutions to manage extreme heat,
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The Fusion Technology Group at the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is spearheading an innovative approach to engineering design validation through the Virtual Qualification Framework (VQF). This project aims to transform traditional methodologies by integrating simulation,

The Fusion Technology Group at the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is spearheading an innovative approach to engineering design validation through the Virtual Qualification Framework (VQF). This project aims to transform traditional methodologies by integrating simulation,
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We had the great pleasure of welcoming Mr Tomoaki Kobayakawa, President of Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (TEPCO / 東京電力ホールディングス 株式会社), and his team to our Culham Campus in Oxfordshire. Their visit was part of ongoing collaboration efforts between TEPCO 🇯🇵 and UKAEA

We had the great pleasure of welcoming Mr Tomoaki Kobayakawa, President of Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (<a href="/TEPCO_English/">TEPCO</a> / <a href="/OfficialTEPCO/">東京電力ホールディングス 株式会社</a>), and his team to our Culham Campus in Oxfordshire. Their visit was part of ongoing collaboration efforts between TEPCO 🇯🇵 and UKAEA
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Introducing the RACE Annual: Advancing Robotics and AI for a Sustainable Future. The RACE Annual is a comprehensive report showcasing RACE’s pivotal contributions to robotics and artificial intelligence (RAI) in support of fusion energy and other challenging environments. This

Introducing the RACE Annual: Advancing Robotics and AI for a Sustainable Future. The RACE Annual is a comprehensive report showcasing RACE’s pivotal contributions to robotics and artificial intelligence (RAI) in support of fusion energy and other challenging environments.

This
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#Throwback to the Mega Amp Spherical Tokamak (MAST), the predecessor to MAST Upgrade (MAST-U), celebrating its first #plasma in December 1999. Check out this old MAST pulse! To find out more about MAST-U, the UK's national fusion experiment, visit ccfe.ukaea.uk/programmes/mas…

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The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UK Atomic Energy Authority) welcomed British musician, comedian and television star, Bill Bailey (Bill Bailey), to its Culham Campus to explore the vital research being undertaken to advance fusion as a sustainable source of energy for future generations. The

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (<a href="/UKAEAofficial/">UK Atomic Energy Authority</a>) welcomed British musician, comedian and television star, Bill Bailey (<a href="/BillBailey/">Bill Bailey</a>), to its <a href="/CulhamCampus/">Culham Campus</a> to explore the vital research being undertaken to advance fusion as a sustainable source of energy for future generations.

The
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🚨 DEADLINE 9th May (for York) 🚨 Now in its fourth year, the Fusion Industry School (organised by the Fusion Centre for Doctoral Training and UKAEA) offers a two-part fusion training programme aimed at providing an overview of the current progress and challenges. The school

🚨 DEADLINE 9th May (for York) 🚨 Now in its fourth year, the Fusion Industry School (organised by the Fusion Centre for Doctoral Training and UKAEA) offers a two-part fusion training programme aimed at providing an overview of the current progress and challenges.

The school