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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Science and innovationUK Catalysis Hub Summer Conference 2026
17th Jun
12:00 – 15:30 | R22 Pickavance Lecture Theatre and Online
The UK Catalysis Hub annual summer conference and networking meeting will be…
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Campus lifeCampus Brunch at Luminarium
1st Jun
11:00 – 12:00 | Curie Avenue, Harwell Campus
Our next monthly breakfast will be held at Luminarium on Monday 1st June. Enjoy…
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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 Project
Quiet 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 Project
Art Workshops for Kids at Luminarium
30th May
12:00 – 15:00 | 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
Get ready to enjoy a delicious Turkish Summer BBQ* complete with koftas, salads…
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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…
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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