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Training centre expansion will launch space and robotics apprenticeships

Training centre expansion will launch space and robotics apprenticeships

Thursday, 28 July 2022

Construction work started to expand Oxfordshire Advanced Skills (OAS) and launch new apprenticeships at Culham Science Centre. ...

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UKAEA and Commonwealth Fusion Systems sign agreement to advance fusion energy

UKAEA and Commonwealth Fusion Systems sign agreement to advance fusion energy

Monday, 25 July 2022

UK Atomic Energy Authority and Commonwealth Fusion Systems announce new agreement to advance fusion energy. ...

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New building to drive innovation at thriving Culham

New building to drive innovation at thriving Culham

Friday, 22 July 2022

Innovative companies will move to Culham Science Centre following UKAEA's signed agreement to build a research and development building....

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New strategy outlines UKAEA’s commitment to delivering fusion research sustainably

New strategy outlines UKAEA’s commitment to delivering fusion research sustainably

Wednesday, 20 July 2022

UK Atomic Energy Authority’s new sustainability strategy outlines commitment to fusion research in an energy efficient and environmentally responsible...

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AI has star power to accelerate fusion

AI has star power to accelerate fusion

Thursday, 23 June 2022

Why fusion energy needs AI to reach the goal of commercial electricity faster, explained by computer scientist, Lorenzo Zanisi....

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Robots doing what humans can’t at Culham

Robots doing what humans can’t at Culham

Wednesday, 22 June 2022

A dancing robot dog called SPOT stole the show at the UK Atomic Energy Authority’s (UKAEA) first robotics open event at Culham Science Centre on Satur...

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Regulation decision to help ‘accelerate’ fusion energy progress

Regulation decision to help ‘accelerate’ fusion energy progress

Monday, 20 June 2022

Future fusion energy facilities will continue to be regulated by the Environment Agency (EA) and Health & Safety Executive (HSE), the UK government ha...

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Robotic snake solves fusion energy pipework challenge

Robotic snake solves fusion energy pipework challenge

Monday, 30 May 2022

A ‘robotic snake’ has demonstrated its capability to operate inside of fusion energy powerplant pipework....

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Fusion energy at Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition

Fusion energy at Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition

Wednesday, 18 May 2022

An interactive fusion energy display will inspire visitors at an annual showcase of the UK’s most exciting new developments in scientific research. ...

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UKAEA tribute to fusion energy ‘inspiration’ Dr Bigot

UKAEA tribute to fusion energy ‘inspiration’ Dr Bigot

Monday, 16 May 2022

CEO Ian Chapman has paid tribute to ITER Director-General Dr Bernard Bigot, who died on 14 May....

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Tungsten x ray breakthrough advances fusion roadmap

Tungsten x ray breakthrough advances fusion roadmap

Monday, 09 May 2022

A new paper reveals how tungsten components have now been successfully scanned with x-rays to help detect defects and accurately judge its lifespan. ...

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New fusion energy recruitment framework to boost economy and improve diversity

New fusion energy recruitment framework to boost economy and improve diversity

Tuesday, 29 March 2022

UKAEA's Project Delivery Services Framework ...

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Fusion energy record demonstrates powerplant future

Fusion energy record demonstrates powerplant future

Wednesday, 09 February 2022

Record results announced today ...

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The Prince of Wales discusses fusion energy at UKAEA

The Prince of Wales discusses fusion energy at UKAEA

Monday, 31 January 2022

HRH visit to UKAEA to discuss fusion energy...

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STEP closer to naming site of first fusion energy power plant

STEP closer to naming site of first fusion energy power plant

Monday, 24 January 2022

Five sites among shortlist...

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STEP siting process update

STEP siting process update

Friday, 21 January 2022

Assessment for sites...

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Watch iconic fusion energy machine’s 100,000th ‘pulse'

Watch iconic fusion energy machine’s 100,000th ‘pulse'

Thursday, 20 January 2022

Historic milestone reached by JET scientists...

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World leading experts join UKAEA fusion energy mission

World leading experts join UKAEA fusion energy mission

Friday, 17 December 2021

Two multimillion-pound framework agreements...

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Fusion energy leader wins prestigious physics medal

Fusion energy leader wins prestigious physics medal

Monday, 29 November 2021

Richard Glazebrook Medal 2021...

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UKAEA welcomes new Non Executive Directors to the Board

UKAEA welcomes new Non Executive Directors to the Board

Thursday, 25 November 2021

Duo join for three-year terms...

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Fusion energy at COP26

Fusion energy at COP26

Monday, 01 November 2021

UKAEA will be spreading the word about fusion at the UN climate change conference...

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Rising star to lead UK’s fusion energy programme

Rising star to lead UK’s fusion energy programme

Wednesday, 20 October 2021

Professor Ian Chapman has been appointed Chief Executive of the UK Atomic Energy Authority by Universities and Science Minister Jo Johnson....

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Future of JET secured with new European contract

Future of JET secured with new European contract

Wednesday, 20 October 2021

The future of the world’s largest operational fusion research facility has been secured with a new contract signed between the UK and the European Com...

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UK to take a big ‘STEP’ to fusion electricity

UK to take a big ‘STEP’ to fusion electricity

Wednesday, 20 October 2021

The UK Government is committing £220M to the conceptual design of a fusion power station – the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP)....

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Duke of York sees energy revolution in the making at Culham

Duke of York sees energy revolution in the making at Culham

Wednesday, 20 October 2021

HRH The Duke of York visited UKAEA yesterday to see at first hand its pioneering work on fusion energy at Culham Science Centre near Abingdon....

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New UK Atomic Energy Authority board ready to take on fusion challenges

New UK Atomic Energy Authority board ready to take on fusion challenges

Wednesday, 20 October 2021

The UK Atomic Energy Authority's new board is to hold its first meeting....

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£21 million investment for MAST Upgrade

£21 million investment for MAST Upgrade

Wednesday, 20 October 2021

The investment will tackle key challenge in fusion power development...

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New Science Minister chooses UKAEA for first major visit

New Science Minister chooses UKAEA for first major visit

Wednesday, 20 October 2021

Amanda Solloway MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, was at Culham Science Centr...

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Prime Minister hails ‘world leading’ fusion research at Culham

Prime Minister hails ‘world leading’ fusion research at Culham

Wednesday, 20 October 2021

Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited the UKAEA at Culham Science Centre to make his first major science policy announcement since taking office....

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Five sites shortlisted for UK fusion energy plant

Five sites shortlisted for UK fusion energy plant

Thursday, 14 October 2021

The STEP programme will pave the way to commercial fusion and a virtually limitless supply of low-carbon energy...

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