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The UK Atomic Energy Authority has extended a joint invitation to the NI Central England Branch and IMechE Wessex branch for our Early Careers members to visit UKAEA’s Culham Campus. You’ll see in person some of the amazing work the UKAEA is doing to develop sustainable fusion energy.

The visit will include an introductory talk covering the basics of fusion energy, followed by the opportunity for more technical discussion, then a tour of the world’s largest fusion experiment: the world record-breaking JET tokamak along with the remote handling facilities used to maintain and now begin decommissioning it. The tour will be led by engineers, scientists and technicians who are currently working on the experiments – so you get a genuine insight into what it’s like to work in fusion, and have the opportunity to directly ask the passionate researchers anything about their work at UKAEA. There will also be an opportunity for networking with your fellow Nuclear Institute and IMechE members.

Registration and Attendance

There are 20 places available for this tour. Please note priority will be given to members in the early stages of their careers or in the Young Generation Network age group (under 37).

Note as Culham is a secure site, please be prepared to provide limited personal information and bring a photo ID on the day for site access. If you are likely to drive to the site please provide your car registration number on the booking form. 

Arrive at Culham reception from 1:30pm for networking and light refreshments.