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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Science and innovationHow Experimental Worm Genetics and Genomics Revealed an Ancient World of Tiny RNAs
14th May
17:00 – 18:30 | Mathematical Institute Lecture Theatres 1 & 2, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG
The 2026 Lorna Casselton Memorial Lecture, entitled “How Experimental…
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Science and innovationJD Lawson Lecture: Particle accelerators everywhere – from making Higgs bosons to curing cancer
12th Feb
14:00 – 15:00 | R22 Pickavance Lecture Theatre and Zoom Webinar
Come along to R22 Pickavance Lecture Theatre or join online to hear from…
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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