6,000+
scientists, engineers and innovators
Using our world-leading facilities, Harwell’s community of experts is pioneering advances in Energy, Space, Health and Quantum Computing.
£3bn
of scientific infrastructure
700
acres in Oxfordshire
30
universities working on site
200+ organisations on site
Building science city
Harwell has one of the most ambitious campus investment plans in the world. We’re making room for thousands more people to join us in a 21st century science and innovation community with cutting edge workplace, new labs and world-leading facilities.
SCIENCE AND INNOVATION
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 where scientists take small steps and giant leaps forward every day.
Science and Innovation
Campus
Harwell has always blown the world of science wide open. For over three quarters of a century we’ve advanced human understanding of the forces that govern our universe. We have created a unique environment where perspectives, notions and methods can be exchanged across traditional divides.
The Clusters
Pioneers and experts work side by side at Harwell to deliver innovation across the worlds of science and technology. Start-ups, scale-ups and leading companies are part of a vibrant community of some of the planet’s most enlightened businesses and brightest minds.
Latest events
Harwell is a powerhouse of research and development in space, clean energy, quantum computing and life sciences.
Financial Times, 2021