Culham Science Centre

Culham Science Centre is one of the UK's most prestigious research centres with a strong focus upon cutting-edge science and technology. Culham is situated in the Green Belt, offering a pleasant working environment easily accessible through an excellent road and rail infrastructure. The centre is home to UK's fusion research programme, the United Kingdon Atomic Energy Authority Headquarters and JET.

Facts

Culham Science Centre is the location of the world's largest magnetic fusion experiment, JET (Joint European Torus)

2,000 people work at Culham Science Centre

Culham Science Centre covers 80 hectares

Culham Science Centre
Culham Centre for Fusion Energy

The 80-hectare site just south of Oxford was previously HMS Hornbill, a Fleet Air Arm airfield, before opening as a purpose-built fusion laboratory in 1960. Since then, Culham has made many major contributions to international fusion research and development. The Culham Science Centre site is also an attractive location for hi-tech businesses. It houses accommodation for a diverse range of science and technology tenants, including an Innovation Centre for start-up companies. More information on commercial property at Culham is available at http://www.culham.org.uk/.

Culham Centre for Fusion Energy (CCFE)

This is the UK's national laboratory for fusion research. CCFE (formerly known as UKAEA Culham) is owned and operated by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority.

MAST

The UK fusion programme is centred on the innovative MAST (Mega Amp Spherical Tokamak) experiment and employs around 150 people. The programme is funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council and the European Union under the EURATOM treaty.

JET

CCFE hosts the world's largest magnetic fusion experiment, JET (Joint European Torus), on behalf of its European partners. UKAEA operates the JET facilities for scientists from around Europe, who work together under the European Fusion Development Agreement (EFDA), co-ordinated by the EFDA-JET Close Support Unit. JET is situated next to the UK fusion laboratory. Around 500 people are employed at the JET facilities, with around 350 European scientists visiting each year to conduct research, and many from outside Europe.