60 years of fusion at Culham

Robotic snake solves fusion energy pipework challenge

A new laser-welding ‘robotic snake’ developed by the UK Atomic Energy Authority has demonstrated its capability to operate inside of fusion energy powerplant pipework and is now patented technology. The novel trials at Culham Science Centre are another step forward on the roadmap to delivering safe, sustainable, low carbon fusion energy to the grid. The … Read more

Princess Astrid of Belgium talks fusion energy at UKAEA

Princess Astrid of Belgium talks fusion energy at UKAEA Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid of Belgium discovered how fusion energy could play a key role in addressing climate change following a tour of the UK Atomic Energy Authority’s world-leading science centre in Oxford. Representative of His Majesty the King, The Princess was today able to … Read more

Neuro-Bio’s novel drug shows effective in a mouse model of alzheimer’s disease

Neuro-Bio Ltd, a biotechnology company developing a first-in-class treatment for neurodegenerative disease, finds its new drug candidate effectively treats the signs of neurodegeneration in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease. Neuro-Bio Ltd have been based at Culham Science Centre since 2014. Publishing their work in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions (TRCI), Neuro-Bio … Read more

Fusion energy record demonstrates powerplant future

• Landmark results from EUROfusion scientists and engineers at world-leading UK Atomic Energy Authority’s Joint European Torus (JET) facility in Oxford • Record-breaking 59 megajoules of sustained fusion energy demonstrates powerplant potential and strengthens case for ITER • Fusion energy is crucial in addressing climate change through a safe, sustainable, efficient and low-carbon energy supply … Read more

Pulse #16

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. Pulse #16 welcomes our newest tenant JM find out what plans they have, plus details of: a new consortium for Reaction Engines, a life changing technology created … Read more

Johnson Matthey commits to Culham Science Centre

Global leader in sustainable technologies, Johnson Matthey (JM), has signed a lease at Culham Science Centre near Abingdon, Oxfordshire, occupying just over 3,000 sq. ft. to support its new Hydrogen Technologies business unit. JM acquired the assets and intellectual property of lithium-sulfur battery developer OXIS Energy, based at Culham Science Centre, earlier this year to … Read more

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