Rutherford Appleton Laboratory

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

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:
linktr.ee/stfcincontext

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

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

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

#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

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.

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 👇

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

Recently Pip has been very busy exploring the Central Laser Facility here at RAL.

Find out what they have discovered about #lasers and the incredible science they bring to light here. 👇

Welcome to episode 2 of #BigScienceTinyMic! 👨‍🔬🎤

Next up to the mic is Igor Sazanovich who works on the ULTRA laser at @CLF_STFC. He tells us how lasers are being used to help develop even better solar panels! 😎☀

#SolarCells #CleanEnergy

This summer, we’re opening our doors to the public for the first time in eight years! 🙌

Expect big science, memorable activities and off-the-charts fun.

Tickets are available now: grab yours at the link below
#HarwellOpen24

Shout out to all the mentors from around RAL who helped the pupils with their projects and showed them where a career in engineering can lead 🌟

Check out this explainer to find out how the SORS technique is used to look inside of containers without opening them! 📊👓

Myth: There is only one route into a career in science. 🔬🥼

Meet 3 women whose unconventional routes into the world of cutting-edge science have proven this myth to be... BUSTED below. 👇

#IWD2024

Local schools joined us for some feathered fun at our Big Schools' Birdwatch event yesterday, including a coding bird hunt🐦

Thanks to @digitallcharity for their support!

Know someone looking for an apprenticeship? 🔧

Share our upcoming open evening with them!

Meet supervisors and current apprentices and find out about our range of exciting roles.

7 February, 5-8pm

Register now eventbrite.co.uk/e/rutherford-a…

#DiscoverWhatsPossible

We'll be back on the 2nd January. 🗓

In the meantime, check out #RALOutlaws to find out about the science mascots below! 🥼

Merry Christmas everyone! 🎄🎅

Ready for an astronomical evening? ☄️

Stargazing at RAL is back on 19 January, with plenty of activities for all the family.

Meet scientists, build a rocket and - weather permitting 🤞 - see some stars!

Tickets go on sale on 4 Jan.

More: orlo.uk/p9P1S

Thank you for helping us find Riley!

The last of our #RALOutlaws will now be trained in risk assessment writing and transformed into a proud ambassador of the Technology Department!🔩🛠