Crime & Safety
Oxfordshire councillors visit Culham Campus to learn more
The visit, which took place last week, was organised to learn more about the ongoing research and projects at the science and technology site.
Culham Campus has been a centre for fusion research since 1965 and is known today as the largest fusion technology cluster.
It was originally the Royal Naval Air Station HMS Hornbill before being selected in the late 1950s by the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) for its fusion research laboratory.
The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is the national research organisation for the development of fusion energy.
Its programmes include the MAST Upgrade experiment, the JET facility, and STEP – an ambitious programme to accelerate the delivery of fusion energy, with plans to deliver a prototype powerplant.
The campus is also home to the Culham Innovation Centre, which supports start-ups and businesses in science and technology.
It offers specialist workspace and business support services to help companies grow.