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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Defence & Security | Science and innovationGetting on the Pitch – a workshop on marketing in Defence and Security
12th Nov
9:00 – 15:30 | Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire
Meet MOD agencies and defence suppliers, hear procurement plans, pitch your…
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Energy and environment | Science and innovationSeeing Through Molten Lead: A Talk on Ultrasound Inspection for Next-Generation Reactors
29th Oct
17:30 – 19:30 | Ridgeway House, Fermi Avenue, Harwell Campus, OX11 0QX
How do you inspect components under metres of opaque molten lead? Dr Jonathan…
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Campus life | SportsMental Elf Run 2026
28th Nov
12:00 – 15:00 | DiSH, Second Street, OX11 0GD
Mental Elf Festive Fun Run is for everyone – whether you’re a…
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Science and innovationTalking Engineering Online: Mystery of the Crab Cavity
22nd Oct
19:00 – 20:00 | Online
What is a crab cavity and why is it helping scientists explore the Universe…
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Science and innovationFST in Conversation with Lord Vallance
11th Nov
17:30 – 21:00 | CO:LABS
The Foundation for Science and Technology is delighted to welcome Lord Vallance…
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The Light ProjectHarwell Alumni Day
25th Nov
10:30 – 15:30 | CO:LABS
Join us for Alumni Day – a chance to reconnect with former colleagues, revisit…
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Space and satellitesRAL Space Early Careers Conference 2026
6th Nov
9:30 – 17:00 | Tech Foundry 3, Harwell Campus, OX11 0GD
The RAL Space Early Careers Conference brings together the early career…
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HALOHALO – Open to All
22nd Nov
14:00 – 17:00 | Tech Foundry 3, Harwell Campus, OX11 0GD
Step inside the extraordinary world of particle physics during Harwell…
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HALOHALO – Open to All
14th Nov
14:00 – 17:00 | Tech Foundry 3, Harwell Campus, OX11 0GD
Step inside the extraordinary world of particle physics during Harwell…
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HALOHALO – “Early Bird” Access
6th Nov
16:00 – 18:00 | Tech Foundry 3, Harwell Campus, OX11 0GD
Step inside the extraordinary world of particle physics during Harwell…
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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