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We are harnessing the power of the sun to develop the ultimate energy source, fusion energy 🌞

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During JET Decommissioning and Repurposing (JDR) we have discovered that, unfortunately, JET is haunted by the ghosts of past plasmas...

...It's called BOO-sion Energy! πŸ‘»

Happy #Halloween πŸŽƒ

31.10.2025 15:02 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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In a major breakthrough for fusion energy research, scientists at UK Atomic Energy Authority (@UKAEAofficial) have used magnetic coils to apply a 3D magnetic field and stabilise instabilities in a spherical tokamak plasma for the first time 🧲 www.gov.uk/government/n...

21.10.2025 11:21 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 10
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We are delighted to now share with you the updated UK Fusion Materials Roadmap. UK Atomic Energy Authority – facilitated and co-funded by the Henry Royce Institute and EPSRC – brought together fusion materials experts.

πŸ‘‰To download, go to: ccfe.ukaea.uk/wp-content/u...

15.09.2025 13:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
What are the benefits of fusion energy - IN UNDER 1 MINUTE! 🎬 FUSION101 #shorts #science #shortsfeed
What are the benefits of fusion energy - IN UNDER 1 MINUTE! 🎬 FUSION101 #shorts #science #shortsfeed YouTube video by UKAEAofficial

What are the benefits of fusion❓ Allow us to explain, in FUSION101 🎬

In our series of shorts, we explain more about how fusion energy works, its benefits, and even dispel a few myths.

Follow @ukaeaofficial.bsky.social for more content.
youtube.com/shorts/ZemeK...

09.09.2025 09:27 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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⏯️This slow-motion video shows the inside of the JET tokamak during a shattered pellet injection (SPI) experiment. SPI is a technique to minimise the impact of disruptions – events where the hot fusion plasma in a tokamak can very rapidly lose its heat and electromagnetic energy.

29.08.2025 14:38 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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πŸ™ŒCongratulations to everyone who collected their GCSE results. At UKAEA we are always looking to the future. If you're interested in developing a career in fusion, engineering, or computer science, check out our Early Careers pages
▢️ careers.ukaea.uk/early-careers/

22.08.2025 10:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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UKAEA and Leading Universities Unite to Embed Fusion Robotics into Engineering EducationΒ  | RACE UKAEA UKAEA is driving skills development through the FOSTER (Fusion Opportunities in Skills, Training, Education, and Research) programme, which forms part of the

🀝UKAEA and Leading Universities Unite to Embed Fusion Robotics into Engineering Education.

UKAEA is driving skills development through the FOSTER programme, which forms part of the UK Government’s Fusion Futures initiative.

➑️ race.ukaea.uk/ukaea-and-le...

20.08.2025 13:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The UK Atomic Energy Authority has partnered with Idaho National Laboratory to jointly lead the NIFT-E (Neutron Irradiation as a Function of Temperature – Experiment) project, advancing the boundaries of materials testing.

➑️To read the case study, via ccfe.ukaea.uk/case-studies...

14.08.2025 09:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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😎 UKAEA’s Fusion Technology Facility in South Yorkshire is holding its first public open day!
πŸ“†Sat 30 Aug
πŸ•›10:00 - 16:00
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The event is suitable for all ages, offering hands-on science activities, work hall tours and engaging talks with UKAEA staff.
➑️ indico.ukaea.uk/event/535/ov...

07.08.2025 15:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Fusion of Talent: Celebrating the Many Roles of Women in Computing We are thrilled to invite you to a one-day celebration of the diverse contributions of women in computing. The event will highlight the plurality of roles available across the sector, from academia to...

Fusion of Talent: Celebrating the Many Roles of Women in Computing

πŸ—“οΈ 4th November 2025
πŸ”— Explore the event, & submit an abstract (by 11 August): indico.ukaea.uk/event/532/

This one-day event, will feature inspiring talks, networking opportunities, and a vibrant poster session.

06.08.2025 15:07 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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MAST-U (Mega Amp Spherical Tokamak-Upgrade) team have been working hard on the fourth scientific campaign, reaching an impressive 1300 plasmas.

🌍This campaign is made up of over 50 experiments with over 100 scientists from 37 institutions worldwide!

➑️ ccfe.ukaea.uk/programmes/m...

05.08.2025 13:51 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’‘What could be better than a lava lamp? How about a plasma lamp…sort of….

The base is 3D modelled from a JET Inner Guard Wall Limiter tile. The Stem is a working spare of a MASCOT gripper kindly donated by Remote Handling.

Congratulations to everyone involved in the design.

04.08.2025 09:07 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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UKAEA’s RACE2Mars team wins UKSEDS Olympus Rover Trials πŸ†

The Trials, organised by UK Students for the Exploration and Development of Space, were held recently at Airbus Defence and Space’s Mars Yard.

Full story➑️ ccfe.ukaea.uk/ukaeas-race2...

29.07.2025 10:20 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Day 2 at the Annual Fusion Teachers Conference has been packed with energy, inspiration, and collaboration!

UKAEA is dedicated to supporting teachers with this conference, because the inspiration to pursue studies in STEM subjects, and ultimately a career in fusion energy, begins in the classroom🌟

25.07.2025 11:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has begun using two additive manufacturing – or 3D printing – machines that use complementary methods to manufacture components for future fusion machines. ➑️ ccfe.ukaea.uk/ukaea-develo...

22.07.2025 15:39 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Nuclear fusion boost as government sets to unblock planning rules Government confirms the UK will be the first country in the world to develop fusion-specific planning rules.

"The inclusion of fusion energy in the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project regime is a clear indication of the government’s support for fusion." - Tim Bestwick, CEO, UK Atomic Energy Authority.

www.gov.uk/government/n...

17.07.2025 13:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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JET Decommissioning and Repurposing programme has completed its first demolition phase of work. These portacabins provided working space for JET operations, including offices, electronics labs stores, and a workshop.

Find out more about➑️ ccfe.ukaea.uk/programmes/jet-decommissioning-and-repurposing

14.07.2025 14:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The @UKAEAofficial has launched the International Fellowships Scheme, an initiative to expand the global talent pool supporting the fusion industry.

The first International Fellowships Scheme partner is Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore.

For more ➑️ ccfe.ukaea.uk/ukaea-launch...

08.07.2025 14:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We're so excited, and we just can't hide it! The countdown is on to the 62nd Culham Plasma Physics Summer School, starting in just seven days time.

For further information on the Summer School, visit culhamsummerschool.org.uk

07.07.2025 13:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The AlbaTRUSS Project: Robotics demo points to interstellar future
The AlbaTRUSS Project: Robotics demo points to interstellar future YouTube video by UKAEAofficial

A collaboration between UKAEA, the UK’s national organisation responsible for the research & delivery of sustainable fusion energy, and space-tech innovator, Space Solar, has shown robotic technology could build infrastructure in space without human intervention.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=1E6n...

16.06.2025 15:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We've reached over 80,000 followers on @linkedin.com! 🀩 Our LinkedIn page continues to provide important and exciting information emanating from UKAEA, as well as the wider fusion energy sector.

Thank you to everyone following our profile. πŸ™Œ

13.06.2025 08:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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UK Atomic Energy Authority signs collaboration agreement with the Korea Institute of Fusion Energy | RACE UKAEA Following the signing of an MOU in 2023, UKAEA’s centre for robotics, RACE, and the Korea Institute of Fusion Energy (KFE) have defined a project and

This UK / Korea collaboration is driving innovation in sustainable fusion.

For more information about the collaboration, please go to: race.ukaea.uk/collaboratio...

10.06.2025 09:07 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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UKAEA and the Korea Institute of Fusion Energy (KFE) are pushing the boundaries of fusion energy!

Recently, robotics experts gathered in the UK for the 3rd IRIS workshop - advancing remote maintenance technologies for the extreme environments inside tokamaks.

10.06.2025 09:07 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
'What is Fusion Energy?' - in under one minute! UKAEA explains, in FUSION101 🎬 #shorts #science
'What is Fusion Energy?' - in under one minute! UKAEA explains, in FUSION101 🎬 #shorts #science YouTube video by UKAEAofficial

Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay 🌍

Fusion energy promises to be a safe, low carbon and sustainable part of the world's energy supply βš›

Want to find out more about fusion? Here's a one-minute explainer ⬇ youtube.com/shorts/lXu5j...

05.06.2025 14:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Fusion Energy Playlist Playlist Β· UKAEAofficial Β· 20 items Β· 16 saves

🎢'The Fusion Energy Playlist'🎢 We've set up an amazing (in our opinion) playlist of fusion energy-related songs on #Spotify.

We're always looking to add to it, so reply with your suggestions and we'll add a few of them to the playlist open.spotify.com/playlist/7mn...

05.06.2025 09:01 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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'Holy grail' of limitless clean energy could be here by 2040 Nuclear fusion's proponents describe the opportunity to dominate what is set to become a Β£30trn sector as the 'UK's Nasa moment'

πŸ“° Fusion's proponents describe the opportunity to dominate what is set to become a Β£30trn sector as the 'UK's Nasa moment' - @theipaper.com

➑ inews.co.uk/news/politic...

@energygovuk l @steptofusion.bsky.social

28.05.2025 14:19 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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UK Atomic Energy Authority welcomed British musician, comedian and TV star, Bill Bailey, to Culham Campus to explore the vital research being undertaken to advance fusion energy.

πŸ“½ Mr Bailey also recorded a fireside chat with Dr Joe Milnes: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FS1... #science

23.05.2025 14:47 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 APPLICATION DEADLINE 9th May (for York) 🚨 Now in its 4th year, the Fusion Industry School offers a two-part fusion training programme aimed at providing an overview of the current progress and challenges.

➑ Further information: fusion-cdt.ac.uk/fusion-indus...

08.05.2025 12:35 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Introducing the RACE Annual: Advancing Robotics and AI for a Sustainable Future. The RACE Annual is a comprehensive report showcasing RACE’s pivotal contributions to robotics and artificial intelligence (RAI) in support of fusion energy and other environments.
➑ race.ukaea.uk/.../download...

30.04.2025 15:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ•° #ThrowbackThursday to the early interior of the Joint European Torus (JET) in 1984. This image shows the vacuum vessel and the first radio frequency antenna being installed.

#science #netzero #climatechange #engineering #stem #fusionenergy

24.04.2025 11:02 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0