This January, Harwell Campus reaches a remarkable milestone – 80 years of being a campus dedicated to science and innovation. 

To celebrate, we’re launching The Light Project.

From clean energy and space exploration to life-changing health technologies, Harwell has played a crucial and often unsung part in bringing brilliant ideas into our everyday lives. You can read more about our history here. 

Events

The Light Project, is bringing Harwell to life with a vibrant calendar of events designed to spark curiosity and wonder for all ages. From awe-inspiring art installations such as the Museum of the Moon by Luke Jerram, to film festivals, hands-on science activities, talks, and tours, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re planning a family day out or want to dive deeper into the science shaping our world, we’ll have something for everyone.

Browse the event listings below to find out more and book your place. We’ll be adding new events and updating regularly – sign up for the Harwellian newsletter to stay up to date.

Luminarium: Myriad

The Light Project’s newest event is a Luminarium, a spectacular walk-through installation that fills visitors with light, colour, and calm.

Learn more

Previous Events

Take a look at our previous Light Project events, from Museum of the Moon, to welcoming Brian Cox and Tim Peake back on campus to film the Infinite Monkey Cage podcast. The Light Project has been a huge success so far, and we’re so excited for you to join us for our future events above.

Read more about the Museum of the Moon at Harwell Campus here, as well as the star-studded recording of the Infinite Monkey Cage Podcast.

For more information on The Beam, click here to read the press release announcement published in advance of The Beam lighting up the sky over campus on 1st January 2026.

For more information on BODY, click here to read the press release announcement published in advance of the installation’s arrival to campus in January 2026.

Standing on the shoulders of science

Harwell has always blown the world of science wide open. For over three quarters of a century we’ve advanced human understanding of the forces that govern our universe. It’s a proud tradition of innovation and leadership born from the tenacious pursuit of knowledge.

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