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UK leading the world in fusion powerplant designs

Royal Society publishes peer-reviewed papers demonstrating technical progress to deliver STEP, the UK’s first prototype fusion energy powerplant. Royal Society publishes 15 peer-reviewed papers in themed edition of Philosophical Transactions A, demonstrating technical progress to deliver STEP (Spherical Tokamak for…
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Fusion industry unites to help shape future of skilled workforce

Preparing to deliver safe, sustainable, low-carbon energy to the grid from fusion reactions requires developing the necessary skills pathways today. Collaboration between stakeholders is key, and to this end the UK Fusion Skills Council is today announcing the appointment of…
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Future Leaders Fellowship awarded to UKAEA’s Dr Lloyd Fletcher

UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is pleased to congratulate Dr Lloyd Fletcher, Fusion Technology Team Lead, on being awarded a Future Leaders Fellowship by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).  The Fellowship, with a funded value of £1.5m, was awarded to…
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Gainsborough STEPs forward to fusion energy

STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production) brand launch marks transition to next phase of pioneering programme to build a prototype fusion powerplant at West Burton site by 2040. A first for Gainsborough – summer begins with a robot dog walk…

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Case Studies

Fusion Computing Lab: Engaging supercomputers to test the “untestable”

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is advancing fusion energy research through the Fusion Computing Lab programme. Launched in partnership with the STFC Hartree Centre, Fusion Computing Lab leverages cutting-edge supercomputing, AI, and data analytics to accelerate the development of fusion power plants…

First Light Fusion appoint UKAEA to validate fusion experiments

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) was appointed by First Light Fusion (First Light) in 2021 to independently validate their fusion experiment results in the inertial confinement approach to fusion. This case study highlights how the independent validation and modelling capabilities of the UKAEA supported the objectives of First Light Fusion.

Fusion energy events all year round

UKAEA not only organises events on behalf of external organisations and associations, but our own events, both on-site and off-site, covering everything from supply chain to open evenings, tours and outreach.

You can also find us exhibiting at conferences around the world.

We now have a dedicated events website.

Check out the events UKAEA are involved with and find out where you can meet us.

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