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 Yoga
2nd Jul
12:30 – 13:15 | Ground Floor, Quad Two, Rutherford Avenue, OX11 0DF
Free lunchtime yoga sessions with Wellbeing with Rachel…
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Campus life | National facilitiesHarwell Connect: Central Laser Facility
25th Nov
15:30 – 17:00 | TBC
** Save the date ** Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes networking event…
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Quantum technologies | Science and innovationSTFC Cross Cluster Proof of Concept: SparQ Quantum Computing Call
8th Jul
11:00 – 12:00 | Online
We’re pleased to announce that the 2026 Cross Cluster Proof of Concept…
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Science and innovationBreaking Barriers 2026 – Give to Gain
25th Sep
9:00 – 16:00 | Maidenhead Rugby Club, Braywick Park, Maidenhead, SL6 1BN
Breaking Barriers: Women in Business and Sport Conference Join Element Six and…
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Campus lifeHarwell Book Club – August 2026
18th Aug
12:15 – 13:00 | Quad One, Bequerel Avenue, OX11 0RA
Join us for the next Harwell Book Club session, held in collaboration with Be…
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Life sciences and health | Science and innovationSeminars at the Franklin: Professor Elena Seiradake
25th Jun
11:00 – 12:00 | Rosalind Franklin Institute, Fermi Avenue, OX11 0QS + Online
The Rosalind Franklin Institute is welcoming Professor Elena Seiradake on…
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Life sciences and health | Science and innovation
Seminars at the Franklin: Professor Mark Leake
18th Jun
13:00 – 14:00 | Rosalind Franklin Institute, Fermi Avenue, OX11 0QS + Online
The Rosalind Franklin Institute is welcoming Professor Mark Lake on Thursday…
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Science and innovationBridging the Gap: From Project Approval to Research Access
25th Jun
10:00 – 16:00 | RAL Visitor Centre, Harwell Campus
This one-day hybrid workshop presents the final roadmap and integration models…
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Science and innovation | Start ups & scale upsGeospatial Intelligence Showcase
3rd Jul
9:00 – 15:15 | Satellite Applications Catapult, Electron Building, Fermi Avenue, Harwell Campus,, OX11 0QR
This event is hosted by the Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Chilterns Regional…
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Campus life | SportsLunchtime Pilates
1st Jul
12:30 – 13:30 | Quad Two, Rutherford Avenue, OX11 0DF
Join us on Wednesday lunchtimes at 12.30pm from 10th June – 22nd July…
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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