News
News and updates on UKAEA's progress towards sustainable fusion energy.
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Obituary: Paul-Henri Rebut
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Paul-Henri Rebut, a defining figure in European fusion research and former leader of the Joint European Torus (JET), passes away aged 91.
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Giant 12-tonne box lowered into place for fusion upgrade
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12-tonne ‘double beam box’ vessel will double MAST Upgrade’s heating power, allowing scientists to investigate plasma conditions needed for future power plants.
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UKAEA wins Large Employer of the Year award
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The Engineering Talent Awards 2026 recognises UKAEA’s diversity and talent development in engineering and technology.
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Graduating apprentices reflect on five years of growth
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Three UKAEA degree apprentices share how technical challenges, hands-on experience and personal growth prepared them for careers in engineering and fusion.
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UKAEA, General Fusion announce Magnetised Target Fusion milestone
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General Fusion completes the first major technical milestone of its LM26 programme with world-first fusion result co-authored by UKAEA.
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From fusion to space: UKAEA joins robotics talks at Harwell
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UKAEA joined cross-sector experts at Harwell to explore how robotics developed for extreme environments can support future space applications.
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