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 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…
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Science and innovationRAL Lecture – “The Demand for Qualified Women”: Women Mathematicians in Britain During WW1
5th Nov
14:00 – 15:00 | R22 Pickavance Lecture Theatre and Zoom Webinar
Come along to R22 Pickavance Lecture Theatre or join online to hear from…
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream
23rd Jul
18:30 – 20:30 | The Quad, Harwell Campus
Creation Theatre are coming to Harwell Campus for one night only. Step into a…
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Defence and security | Science and innovationScience & Technology supporting the Future of Air Power in UK Defence
22nd Jul
13:45 – 15:00 | Online
Dstl’s NEW Air Systems Programme is investing > £100m over the next 5…
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Campus life | Space and satellitesEclipse Community Breakfast
12th Aug
8:45 – 8:45 | DiSH, Curie Avenue
On 12 August 2026, a solar eclipse will be visible across parts of Europe and…
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Science and innovation3rd UK-Switzerland Bilateral Call for Joint Innovation Projects: Applications Open until 3rd Sept
3rd Sep
11:00 – 11:00 | Online
Bilateral call to strengthen Swiss-UK innovation collaboration in…
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Campus lifeVirtual AgilePM Foundation & Practitioner Course
27th Jul
9:00 – 16:00 | Online
Learn how to manage Agile Projects – have your real-life questions…
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Campus lifeCommunity Breakfast at DISH
7th Jul
8:45 – 9:30 | DiSH, Curie Avenue
Start your day with a FREE breakfast on us! Make the most of the summer sunshine…
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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