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 | SportsLunchtime Pilates
28th Oct
12:30 – 13:30 | Quad Three, Rutherford Avenue, OX11 0DF
Join us on Wednesday lunchtimes at 12.30pm from 28th October – 16th…
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Quantum technologies | Science and innovationHarwell Q-Day 2026
24th Nov
9:30 – 15:00 | TBC, Harwell Campus
** Save the Date ** We’re delighted to announce the date of the 2026…
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HALOHALO – Silent Disco
27th Nov
19:00 – 21:00 | Tech Foundry 3, Harwell Campus, OX11 0GD
Slip on your headphones, choose your vibe, and lose yourself in the music as our…
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HALOHALO – Power Flow Yoga
18th Nov
17:00 – 18:00 | Tech Foundry 3, Harwell Campus, OX11 0GD
“Yoga in unusual spaces” is back – join us at HALO in…
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HALOHALO – Power Flow Yoga
9th Nov
17:00 – 18:00 | Tech Foundry 3, Harwell Campus, OX11 0GD
“Yoga in unusual spaces” is back – join us at HALO in…
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Campus lifeOktoberfest at Harwell
21st Oct
12:30 – 14:00 | Zeta Building, Eighth Street, Harwell Campus
We’re bringing a little Oktoberfest to Campus on Wednesday 21st October…
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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…
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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