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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Light ProjectGeneral Public Admission at Luminarium
29th May
11:00 – 17:00 | Curie Avenue, Harwell Campus
The Light Project’s newest event is a Luminarium, a spectacular…
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Light ProjectScience Workshops for Kids at Luminarium
29th May
13:00 – 16:00 | Curie Avenue, Harwell Campus
The Light Project’s newest event is a Luminarium, a spectacular…
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Light ProjectQuiet Sessions at Luminarium
29th May
11:00 – 13:00 | Curie Avenue, Harwell Campus
The Light Project’s newest event is a Luminarium, a spectacular…
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Light ProjectYoga at Luminarium
1st Jun
13:00 – 14:00 | Curie Avenue, Harwell Campus
The Light Project’s newest event is a Luminarium, a spectacular…
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Light Project
Yoga at Luminarium
2nd Jun
13:00 – 14:00 | Curie Avenue, Harwell Campus
The Light Project’s newest event is a Luminarium, a spectacular…
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Campus lifeCampus Community Lunch
19th May
12:00 – 14:00 | The Quad, outside Lightbox
** Save the Date ** Get ready to enjoy a delicious Turkish Summer Lunch…
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Life sciences and health | Science and innovationBiomarker Accelerator 2026
2nd Jun
9:00 – 17:30 | ARC West London, Hammersmith, London, W6 9RH
Rescuing Stalled Biomarkers and Accelerating Translation Join us for Biomarker…
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Science and innovationCreativeDisruption: Women’s Leadership and Women’s Health Innovation
28th Apr
10:00 – 17:00 | ARC West London
Get ready for thought-provoking discussions about Women’s Leadership in…
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National facilities | Science and innovationFifty Years of Progress in Radioactive Waste Management: The Flowers Report Revisited
28th Apr
17:30 – 19:30 | Ridgeway House, Fermi Avenue, Harwell Campus, OX11 0QX
The Central England Branch of the Nuclear Institute would like to welcome you to…
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Campus lifeHarwell Book Club – June 2026
10th Jun
12:15 – 13:00 | Quad One, Bequerel Avenue, OX11 0RA
Join us for the next Harwell Book Club session, held in collaboration with Be…
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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