Light Project
Museum of the Moon – Campus Member Day
21st May
12:00 – 14:00 | Zeta, Thomson Avenue, Harwell Campus, OX11 0GD
We’re thrilled to welcome Luke Jerram‘s Museum of the Moon to campus…
The Light Project
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.
A year-long series of imaginative public events that shine a light on the ground breaking discoveries made at Harwell and the bright future ahead.
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.
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Light ProjectEvening Yoga and Moon Meditation
21st May
18:00 – 19:15 | Zeta, Thomson Avenue, Harwell Campus, OX11 0GD
Step into stillness beneath the awe-inspiring Museum of the Moon – Luke…
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Light ProjectMuseum of the Moon – Public Open Days
22nd May
17:00 – 19:00 | Zeta, Thomson Avenue, Harwell Campus, OX11 0GD
We’re thrilled to welcome Luke Jerram‘s Museum of the Moon to campus…
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Light ProjectMuseum of the Moon – Family Activity Week
28th May
11:00 – 15:00 | Zeta, Thomson Avenue, Harwell Campus, OX11 0GD
We’re thrilled to welcome Luke Jerram‘s Museum of the Moon to campus…
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Light Project
Evening Yoga and Moon Meditation
2nd Jun
18:00 – 19:15 | Zeta, Thomson Avenue, Harwell Campus, OX11 0GD
Step into stillness beneath the awe-inspiring Museum of the Moon – Luke…
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Light Project
Rise and Shine: Morning Yoga
3rd Jun
8:00 – 9:00 | Zeta, Thomson Avenue, Harwell Campus, OX11 0GD
Start your day with calm, clarity, and connection beneath the…
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Light ProjectIn her own words, Astronaut in Training, Dr Meganne Christian
3rd Jun
18:00 – 19:00 | Zeta, Thomson Avenue, Harwell Campus, OX11 0GD
From Antarctica to Space – Dr Meganne Christian Dr Meganne Christian will…
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Light ProjectThe Infinite Monkey Cage – Podcast Recording
5th Jun
19:00 – 20:15 | Zeta, Thomson Avenue, Harwell Campus, OX11 0GD
The Infinite Monkey Cage, BBC Radio 4’s highly popular and entertaining…
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Light ProjectSilent Disco Under The Moon
6th Jun
19:00 – 21:00 | Zeta, Thomson Avenue, Harwell Campus, OX11 0GD
Slip on your headphones, choose your vibe, and lose yourself in the music as our…
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Light ProjectThe Light Reel Film Festival – Oppenheimer
17th Jul
18:00 – 22:15 | The Quad, Rutherford Avenue, Harwell Campus
As part of our 80th anniversary celebrations, we’re delighted to announce…
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Light ProjectThe Light Reel Film Festival – Interstellar
18th Jul
18:00 – 22:00 | The Quad, Rutherford Avenue, Harwell Campus
As part of our 80th anniversary celebrations, we’re delighted to announce…
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Light ProjectThe Light Reel Film Festival – Wall-E
19th Jul
15:45 – 18:25 | The Quad, Rutherford Avenue, Harwell Campus
As part of our 80th anniversary celebrations, we’re delighted to announce…
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Light ProjectThe Light Reel Film Festival – Mickey 17
19th Jul
19:00 – 22:00 | The Quad, Rutherford Avenue, Harwell Campus
As part of our 80th anniversary celebrations, we’re delighted to announce…
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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Harwell Campus Welcomes Interest in an Innovative Shared Clean Room Facility
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The Moon Lands at Harwell
The breathtaking six-metre-wide replica of the Moon will go on show to members of the public at Harwell Campus, as part of The Light Project – a two-year programme of public engagement events to celebrate 80 years of cutting-edge research and technological breakthroughs at the Campus. The world-renowned Museum of the Moon, created by UK…
