7,500+
scientists, engineers and innovators
Harwell is a research and innovation supercampus, with world-leading facilities and teams pioneering advances in Energy, Space, Health and Quantum Computing.
£3bn
of scientific infrastructure
700
acres in Oxfordshire
250+
organisations on site
Over 250+ organisations on site
Technology and research are at the heart of everything Harwell does. A unique combination of world-leading research and technology facilities support teams and businesses to reach their full potential.
National Facilities
Our unique constellation of national facilities are part of a vibrant ecosystem, home to cutting-edge scientific instruments, businesses, institutes and expert teams advancing knowledge to solve complex problems.
The Clusters
Proximity sparks unexpected collaborations, breaks down barriers, and connects ideas
with people who can implement them, resulting in faster innovation and solutions that
wouldn’t emerge in isolation.
Latest events
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Campus lifeChristmas Carols in Lightbox
16th Dec
16:00 – 17:00 | Lightbox Café, The Quad
Celebrate the festive season with a carol service in Lightbox Café. Bring your…
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Campus lifeRun the Abingdon Marathon for FREE
6th Aug
9:00 – 16:00 | N/A
Oxfordshire Mind has FREE charity spaces at the 2026 Abingdon Marathon for local…
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Campus lifeCommunity Breakfast – December 2026
1st Dec
8:45 – 8:45 | TBC
** Save the Date ** Join us for our monthly community breakfast – more…
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Campus lifeCommunity Breakfast – November 2026
3rd Nov
8:45 – 8:45 | TBC
** Save the Date ** Join us for our monthly community breakfast – more…
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Campus lifeCommunity Breakfast – October 2026
1st Oct
8:45 – 8:45 | TBC
** Save the Date ** Join us for our monthly community breakfast – more…
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Campus life
Community Breakfast – September 2026
8th Sep
8:45 – 8:45 | TBC
** Save the Date ** Join us for our monthly community breakfast – more…
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Science and innovationHarwell Japan Day 2026
21st Oct
9:00 – 18:00 | Quad 3, Harwell Campus
Connecting Japanese Innovation with the UK’s leading science and…
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Campus life | Space and satellitesSummer Stargazing: Solar Eclipse
12th Aug
18:00 – 20:00 | Online
Online attendance Join us for a special evening celebrating this summer’s…
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Life sciences and health | Science and innovationBIOForward 2026
29th Sep
8:30 – 17:30 | Zeta Building, Harwell Campus
Connecting life sciences innovators with the partners they need to grow…
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Campus lifeStrategic Legal Advice Drop-Ins
5th Aug
9:00 – 12:30 | Quad One
Strategic legal advice for technology and innovation businesses Free weekly…
The Light Project
The Light Project is a year-long celebration of 80 years of discovery at Harwell Campus, and the science that continues to shape what comes next.
Harwell is a powerhouse of research and development in space, clean energy, quantum computing and life sciences.
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