60 years of fusion at Culham

Culham Campus Unveils New Reception and Visitor Centre to Mark 60th Anniversary

Culham Campus has marked its 60th anniversary with the official opening of a new reception building and visitor centre – a milestone moment celebrating six decades of world-leading scientific innovation and community engagement. The new facility, set to open to the public in December, offers interactive exhibits highlighting Culham’s pioneering research in fusion energy and other … Read more

Tango Meets Tokamak: Bill Bailey talks fusion energy with UKAEA

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) welcomed British musician, comedian and television star, Bill Bailey, to its Culham Campus to explore the vital research being undertaken to advance fusion as a sustainable source of energy for future generations. The Strictly Come Dancing Glitterball Trophy winner visited UKAEA’s campus in Oxfordshire, after mentioning fusion during … Read more

Shaping Future Engineers: Inspiring Skills and Innovation

Over the next five years, the fusion sector will require an estimated 2,200 additional professionals. UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is dedicated to expanding the fusion community and as part of this we connect with schools to help inspire and encourage the next generation. Throughout February, UKAEA held two outreach events targeting young people from … Read more

Multi-million-pound investment to advance fusion fuel development

UKAEA’s Lithium Breeding Tritium Innovation (LIBRTI) programme announces significant steps to fast-track fusion fuel development. The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA)’s £200 million Lithium Breeding Tritium Innovation (LIBRTI) programme has announced a series of significant steps to advance fusion energy development. The announcement aligns with the UK’s Department for Energy and Net Zero’s recent support … Read more

Fusion research facility JET’s final tritium experiments yield new energy record

The Joint European Torus (JET), one of the world’s largest and most powerful fusion machines, has demonstrated the ability to reliably generate fusion energy, whilst simultaneously setting a world-record in energy output.  These notable accomplishments represent a significant milestone in the field of fusion science and engineering.  In JET’s final deuterium-tritium experiments (DTE3), high fusion … Read more