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Sir Tony Blair backs fusion to help energy security and climate change

Former prime minister, Sir Tony Blair, underlined his continued support for fusion energy and its role in addressing energy security and climate change for generations to come. During a recent visit to UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) in Oxfordshire, Sir…

Kelly LeaOctober 11, 2022

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UKAEA and Tokamak Energy to collaborate on developing spherical tokamak technology for commercial fusion energy

Agreement follows news that STEP prototype fusion plant will be built in North Nottingham UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and Tokamak Energy have signed a framework agreement to enable closer collaboration on developing spherical tokamaks as a route to commercial…

Kelly LeaOctober 10, 2022

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West Burton selected as home of STEP fusion plant

Government-backed programme aims to prove low carbon electricity from fusion West Burton, North Nottinghamshire, selected as the home of the ambitious STEP fusion energy programme, underpinning an industry expected to be worth billions to the UK economy Fusion promises to…

Curtis WoodleyOctober 6, 2022

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Finding STEP a Home

We are really pleased to confirm the West Burton site, in North Nottinghamshire, has been selected as the future home for the STEP prototype fusion energy plant, bringing to a conclusion the siting process that has been running since December…

Curtis WoodleyOctober 4, 2022

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New experiments for fusion energy record breaker JET

A new wave of fusion energy experiments on UK Atomic Energy Authority’s record-breaking Joint European Torus (JET) started this month. EUROfusion researchers are using the famous JET machine to conduct a series of tests using helium to help inform future…

Kelly LeaSeptember 26, 2022

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Sir Patrick Vallance supports fusion energy and hails Culham progress

Government Chief Scientific Adviser, Sir Patrick Vallance, visited the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) today to learn about the transformative potential of fusion energy in the global fight against climate change. Sir Patrick was joined by Ministry of Defence Nuclear…

Kelly LeaSeptember 23, 2022

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FUSION22 conference: The world of fusion is coming to London’s Science Museum

FUSION22 takes place on Tuesday, October 18 at the Science Museum, London First of its kind global conference will showcase the goals and vision of the international fusion community Attendees can join virtually or in-person, and choose from a wide…

Kelly LeaSeptember 22, 2022

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Fusion leaders elected to Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowship

The Royal Academy of Engineering has elected two more UK Atomic Energy Authority leaders to its prestigious Fellowship having made exceptional contributions to fusion energy. Professor Ian Chapman, Chief Executive, and Chris Waldon, Chief Engineer and Deputy Director for STEP…

Kelly LeaSeptember 21, 2022

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Fusion robot at the ready for Blackbird Leys Festival

***Blackbird Leys Community Centre, 10.00am – 2.00pm, Saturday 10 September *** A futuristic robot called Ned will be deployed at this year’s Blackbird Leys Festival to drum-up interest in robotics and engineering as an exciting career path for young people…

Kelly LeaSeptember 6, 2022

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Royal seal for UKAEA materials engineer

Dr Alex Leide delighted to be supported by the Royal Academy of Engineering for the next five years UK Atomic Energy Authority’s Dr Alex Leide has been accepted on the Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellowships programme, it was announced…

Kelly LeaAugust 26, 2022

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Sir Tony Blair backs fusion to help energy security and climate change

UKAEA and Tokamak Energy to collaborate on developing spherical tokamak technology for commercial fusion energy

West Burton selected as home of STEP fusion plant

Finding STEP a Home

New experiments for fusion energy record breaker JET

Sir Patrick Vallance supports fusion energy and hails Culham progress

FUSION22 conference: The world of fusion is coming to London’s Science Museum

Fusion leaders elected to Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowship

Fusion robot at the ready for Blackbird Leys Festival

Royal seal for UKAEA materials engineer

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