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Inspiring the Next Generation: Science Day with the Royal Institution

On Thursday 14th November 2024, we teamed up with the Royal Institute to bring an exciting science day to Chiltern Primary School, sparking curiosity and inspiring young minds in STEM. The Royal Institution, famed for its efforts to make science accessible to everyone, is known for its educational programmes and family-friendly science shows that bring […]

National facilities, Property, Start ups & scale ups

The Franklin announced as first Founding Member of new ‘CO:LABS’ facility – strengthening support for biotech start-ups at Harwell Campus

The Rosalind Franklin Institute has been announced as the first founding member for the new CO:LABS facility, a pioneering biotech accelerator dedicated to fostering innovation and scaling early-stage ventures. This strategic partnership marks a major milestone in bolstering the resources and expertise available to emerging biotech companies at CO:LABS, set to officially open its doors…
ARC and the Harwell Campus Announce Appointment of Jim Stretton as Managing Director

Harwell Science and Innovation Campus and ARC (Advanced Research Clusters) today announced that Jim Stretton will be appointed as Managing Director. Stuart Grant will step down as CEO to take on a new role in Asia-Pacific later this year. He will remain Non-Executive Chair of ARC and will work with Jim to ensure a seamless transition.…
National facilities, Science and innovation, Space and satellites

Harwell built camera systems set to launch on NASA mission to study the Sun

Team’s at STFC’s RAL Space based at Harwell Campus have played a crucial role in a pioneering NASA mission launching this week. The mission is set to transform our understanding of the Sun’s atmosphere and space weather. A new NASA mission featuring UK-build technology is targeted to launch no earlier than early March 1, 2025,…