Rutherford Appleton Laboratory

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There's a great buzz at RAL on the average day, but nothing beats the feeling of over 10,000 people coming to see what we do🤩

Thanks to everyone who helped make it such a great day! #HarwellOpen24

[Rutherford Appleton Laboratory @RutherfordApLab]

In WWII, RAL saw Spitfires roar overhead its predecessor RAF Harwell. Now, it’s a hub for science innovation. Keep an eye out for more content that puts our science in its historical context and more! 🔎#STFCInContext

@isisneutronmuon @CLF_STFC @SciComp_STFC @PPD_STFC

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👏 A big congratulations to all our apprentices! 👏

Follow the link below to find out more about STFC’s apprentice opportunities:
https://t.co/adpnY9YUkN

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4. Impact Award - Myles Crossland (RAL)

Highly commended - Tom Wadsworth (RAL)

Awarded to an apprentice who stands out from their peers and has made noteworthy achievements in their area of expertise. For someone who has created, adapted or implemented outstanding work 🥳

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7. First Year Rising Star Award Winners - Matteo Guarnaccia (RAL), Kalibh Halford (RAL), William Brown (RAL), Luke Scofield (RAL), Tom Wadsworth (RAL)

Recognising a new apprentice who has made impressive progress and achievement in their apprenticeship so far😄

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3. Outreach Award - Kalibh Halford (RAL)

Highly commended - Beth Green (Boulby) and Matteo Guarnaccia (RAL)

For an individual who has made significant contributions towards public engagement and outreach, whilst acting as an ideal ambassador for the STFC apprenticeship scheme

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Recently we recognized the exceptional contributions of our apprentices at @RutherfordApLab and @BoulbyLab at the annual Apprenticeship Awards ceremony. Follow the thread below to see all our wonderful winners!
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2. Apprentice of the Year - Phoebe Kellett (RAL)!

Highly commended - Darren Mitchard (RAL) and Gemma Morgan (RAL)

For apprentices who completed their 2023-24 apprenticeship, showing significant growth in skills and knowledge, and commitment to apprenticeship advocacy 🙌

[Rutherford Appleton Laboratory @RutherfordApLab]

Science is linked to the Humanities in more ways than we may think.

Join us as we explore the Humanities behind Science through our #STFCinContext campaign!

Keep track of upcoming #STFCinContext projects from STFC's different departments here:
https://t.co/A4T7YZCti6

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Yesterday, we partnered with @diamondlightsource to inspire future engineers!

The students explored the power of solar energy, the structure of model cars, coding, a science careers fair, and toured the inside of the Diamond Light Synchrotron.

🔬🚗💻 #TomorrowsEngineersWeek

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Science Minister Sir Patrick Vallance opened a fantastic new facility at Harwell Campus on Friday 🎉

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The National Quantum Computing Centre is officially open at Harwell!

Find out more about how @NQCC_official will keep the UK internationally competitive in quantum computing
▶️▶️ https://t.co/F6D0aHF7HQ

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Proud to be a part of 2024's Most Successful Science Park 🥳

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We are proud to receive the Most Successful Science Park award at the 2024 @UKSPA Awards.

We were up against some tough competition. It's a testament to the hard work of our incredible team, including our colleagues at @STFC_Matters/@STFC_B2B.

https://t.co/BQIhO7eYpw

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For #AdaLovelaceDay today, we hosted an exciting computing challenge day for year 8s and 9s!

They got to explore our very own Scientific Computing Department and received a live mission briefing from the Boulby Underground Lab Mars Yard!

#AdaLovelaceDay @SciComp_STFC

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Does your child love science? Our 2024 School Science Prize has begun!

We're asking all Year 7s and 8s to write an essay about why they have a passion for all things science.

1st place will win an Amazon Fire-7 tablet.

Closes: 28/10/2024

Details: https://t.co/UYwrX4LCz0

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#ifox2024 is back! Here's what we've got on:

9 Oct - 13 Nov: Glow Your Own. Make your own moving lantern for the Oxford Light Festival with our Creative Coding course 🏮
28 Oct: BLAST! Enter the #BlackbirdLeys Awesome Science and Technology zone for family-friendly science fun

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🚀 ...the wait is over!! The #ifox2024 programme has launched 🚀 IF Oxford returns this October and there are hundreds of people eager to see you this autumn at Oxford’s very best science and ideas Festival 6 Oct—3 Nov 2023

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Summer has been great for orchids at RAL! Here you can see the Bee Orchid, the Common Spotted Orchid, and the Pyramidal Orchid.

Fun Fact: The Bee Orchid mimics a female bee, tricking males into pollinating it!

STFC manages our grasslands to foster these beautiful species.

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We’re excited to announce that @OxDynamics has secured £1 million in funding from @dstlmod to develop AI robots at @RutherfordApLab that will tackle chemical and biological incidents and push environmental recovery.

Find out more 👉 https://t.co/W6k5Ktj8xM

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Pat the particle has been very busy exploring the particle physics department here at RAL and some smashing science at CERN.

Find out what they have discovered about #ParticlePhysics 👇

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The #CrochetChronicles are back! Join Pat the particle as they explore the intriguing work being done at @PPD_STFC. 🔎

Everything around you is made out of particles! But what is a particle?

#Comic #ParticlePhysics