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UKAEA appoints new CFO and COO

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) welcomes two new C-suite appointments with Ruth Elliot joining as Chief Financial Officer and Director of Corporate Services and Justin Kingsford as Chief Operating Officer. Ruth Elliot, CFO, UKAEA Ms Elliot was formerly Deputy…

Kelly LeaMay 16, 2023

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Double celebration for UKAEA’s CEO

Congratulations to Professor Sir Ian Chapman who was presented with his knighthood by The Prince of Wales at an Investiture at Windsor Castle today, on the same day as becoming a Fellow of the Royal Society. Professor Sir Ian Chapman…

Kelly LeaMay 10, 2023

A specimen of ‘fusion grade’ silicon carbide composite made by KF in Japan, being handed over to UKAEA for experimentation

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UKAEA and Kyoto Fusioneering sign agreement to advance materials for commercial fusion energy

Japanese fusion company, Kyoto Fusioneering (KF) and the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) have signed a collaboration agreement to develop fusion related technologies. The collaboration reaffirms the strategic partnership between the United Kingdom and Japan and is based on…

Kelly LeaMarch 23, 2023

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UKAEA and University of Sheffield partnership to drive development of fusion technology

Partnership between the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and the University of Sheffield is set to drive the development of fusion technology and the UK’s future fusion industry Research collaboration will tackle the fundamental engineering challenges around future fusion…

Kelly LeaMarch 9, 2023

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Fusion research software could help bolster energy grid resilience

Synchronised control systems can potentially prevent system failures and blackouts Control software used in fusion energy research has the potential to help grid operators cope with increased supply and demand, concluded a study by United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA)…

Kelly LeaMarch 2, 2023

MAST-U - a fusion energy machine at UKAEA's Culham Campus vital for the delivery of fusion powerplants_CREDIT SMD Photography_GOV

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UKAEA awards £3.1million of contracts to accelerate the growth of UK’s fusion industry

Eighteen organisations have secured contracts with the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) to demonstrate how their innovative technologies and proposed solutions can help make fusion energy a commercial reality. The organisations will focus on overcoming specific technical and physical challenges. …

Kelly LeaFebruary 28, 2023

Nicholas Hawker of First Light Fusion and Ian Chapman of UKAEA

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First Light Fusion to build demonstration facility at UKAEA’s Culham Campus

UKAEA and First Light Fusion to construct a new facility to house First Light’s new net energy gain demonstrator (“Machine 4”) in Oxford, UK The agreement will see both parties developing the building at Culham Campus Architects and technical designers…

Kelly LeaJanuary 25, 2023

Science and Technology Committee at UKAEA, Culham Campus

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UK fusion research and innovation examined by Science and Technology Committee

A group of three members of the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee welcomed UK progress in fusion energy following a visit to UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) last week. Greg Clark, MP for Tunbridge Wells, Katherine Fletcher, MP…

Kelly LeaJanuary 17, 2023

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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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UKAEA appoints new CFO and COO

Double celebration for UKAEA’s CEO

UKAEA and Kyoto Fusioneering sign agreement to advance materials for commercial fusion energy

UKAEA and University of Sheffield partnership to drive development of fusion technology

Fusion research software could help bolster energy grid resilience

UKAEA awards £3.1million of contracts to accelerate the growth of UK’s fusion industry

First Light Fusion to build demonstration facility at UKAEA’s Culham Campus

UK fusion research and innovation examined by Science and Technology Committee

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

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