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A sky full of science: Harwell to light up Oxfordshire sky as it celebrates its 80th birthday on New Year’s Day

On New Year’s Day 2026, Harwell Science and Innovation Campus will celebrate its 80th birthday, marking eight decades of world-leading science and innovation with a dazzling spectacle visible across Oxfordshire. From 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, the UK’s most powerful display laser will shine from the centre of the iconic Diamond Light Source, creating ‘The […]

Science and innovation

Step inside a world of light and colour: Luminarium comes to Harwell this May half term

Families and curious minds are invited to experience something truly extraordinary this May half term, as Luminarium: Terceradix arrives at Harwell Campus. From 29 May to 2 June, this walk-through installation will form part of Light Project, the Campus’ 80th Birthday Celebrations, offering visitors a rare chance to step inside an ever-changing immersive sculpture shaped…
Defence, Science and innovation

Oxford Dynamics secures place on UK Ministry of Defence Digital-Decision Open Framework

Oxford Dynamics based at Harwell Campus has been selected by the UK Ministry of Defence to be part of the Digital Decision Accelerators for Defence (DDAD) Open Framework – the primary deliver route for ASGARD, the British Army’s flagship transformation initiative under the Chief of the General Staff’s Growth Transformation Strategy. This programme will transform…
Property, Science and innovation

Harwell Campus launches public consultation to shape its vision as it looks to its centenary

Harwell Science and Innovation Campus has launched a public consultation inviting local communities, businesses and stakeholders to help shape the next chapter of its long-term plans, as the campus looks ahead to its 100th anniversary. Building on more than 80 years at the forefront of UK scientific discovery, Harwell is setting out a 20-year vision…