Pulse #15

Take a look at our latest issue of site newsletter PULSE. This issue looks at some of the work being carried out by companies within our Culham community. https://culham.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Pulse-15_high-res-singles.pdf

General Fusion to build its Fusion Demonstration Plant at UKAEA’s Culham Science Centre

Today, UKAEA and General Fusion have announced an agreement under which General Fusion will build and operate its Fusion Demonstration Plant (FDP) at UKAEA’s Culham Science Centre. General Fusion will enter into a long-term lease with UKAEA following construction of a new facility at Culham to host the FDP. The FDP will demonstrate General Fusion’s … Read more

Pulse #14

Take a look at our latest issue of site newsletter PULSE. This issue looks at what changes are happening on-site, International Women’s Day 2021, 20th anniversary of the Culham Innovation Centre and work towards the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic Pulse #14

Pulse #13

PULSE offers an insight into Culham Science Centre (CSC)’s valued businesses, from harnessing the power of fusion, to finding a cure for cancer, it’s all here for you to discover. https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/64804525/pulse-13-hi-res

Professor Ian Chapman has been reappointed to lead the UK Atomic Energy Authority

Professor Ian Chapman Professor Ian Chapman has been reappointed to lead the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) as its CEO for a second term of office, following four highly successful years deepening its scientific capabilities, its technological collaboration with industry and its international reputation. This comes at a time of significant growth for the organisation, … Read more

Coronavirus tests developed at Culham Science Centre

Winnie Wu, Chief Operating Officer, Genefirst Sense Biodetection Veros COVID-19 test Two life science organisations based at Culham Science Centre, Oxfordshire, have developed tests that could be critical in the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Sense Biodetection has announced an accelerated programme to launch a simple disposable test that uses a nasal swab to … Read more

Congratulations to Culham Science Centre Nursery & Preschool for third consecutive outstanding Ofsted rating

Congratulations to Culham Science Centre Nursery & Preschool for receiving its third consecutive Ofsted Outstanding rating and becoming one of the only settings in Oxfordshire to retain the highest award under tougher Ofsted guidelines introduced last year. The Ofsted inspector described the setting as “a brilliant place for children to start their education” and “a … Read more

Oxbotica leverages Culham Science Centre for development of autonomous vehicle software

Europe’s leading self-driving vehicle software company is the first business to move into Culham Science Centre’s connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) building, Pit Lane, as it looks to scale-up the release of its software for use across multiple industries. The company has signed a 10-year lease for one of Pit Lane’s bespoke workspaces with offices … Read more

Culham to be global fusion hub in £184M transformation

Culham Science Centre is set to become a key part of the global quest for clean energy after the Government announced an £184 million investment to upgrade the site. Building on UKAEA’s experience in running the UK fusion programme and hosting JET, with this new funding from the Department of Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy … Read more