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SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority Fusion programme operated at Culham operates a vigorous education outreach programme. Opportunities for secondary schools or colleges to visit the fusion experiments (including the novel MAST experiments as well as the world famous, joint European JET fusion experiment) are available. A typical visit is around 3 hours and the maximum number of visitors is thirty. As there is normally a waiting list for such visits, early booking is advised. Also available is the opportunity for a scientist to come and talk and/or demonstrate the basics of fusion science at your school (primary or secondary). Presentations are tailored to the age group concerned.

For more details of any of these opportunities, please contact Chris Warrick, Education Outreach Manager (01235 466647 or chris.warrick@ccfe.ac.uk).

PUBLIC OPEN EVENINGS

Due to high demand for public visits to view the fusion facilities at Culham, the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority operates a series of Visit evenings (about three per year). For details of the dates of these evenings and to put your name down for a ticket, please contact Deniese Willis on 01235 46 6608 or deniese.willis@ccfe.ac.uk.

PRESS AND MEDIA ENQUIRIES

All press enquiries on United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority activities at Culham should be directed to

Chris Carpenter (Media Relations Manager)
Tel: +44 1235 466601

Fax: +44 1235 466706
E-mail chris.carpenter@ccfe.ac.uk