Visit to the Diamond Light Source and Rosalind Franklin Institute
Date
8 June 2026
Subject areas
Analytical , Chemical Biology and Medicinal , Biological
Location
Didcot, UK
The Mid-Southern Counties local section are pleased to invite you on a tour of the Diamond Light Source and the Rosalind Franklin Institute laboratories at the Harwell 新月直播app下载 and Innovation Campus in Didcot, Oxfordshire. This tour will start at听10:30am on Monday 8th June, and is expected to finish at 3pm.
The Diamond Light Source (https://www.diamond.ac.uk) is the United Kingdom's national synchrotron science facility. This world-class laboratory harnesses the power of electrons accelerated to near the speed of light, producing intense beams that allow scientists to examine the atomic and molecular structure of materials. Visitors to Diamond Light Source can expect to explore the vast circular accelerator, witness cutting-edge scientific experiments being conducted, and engage with scientists to understand how this unique light source contributes to advancements in fields such as medicine, engineering, and environmental science.
Nearby, the Rosalind Franklin Institute (https://www.rfi.ac.uk/) stands as a hub for life sciences and biomedical research, named after the renowned British scientist who contributed to the discovery of DNA's structure. The institute fosters collaboration between researchers and industry, focusing on developing new technologies to advance our understanding of health and disease. When visiting the Rosalind Franklin Institute, guests can expect to discover state-of-the-art laboratories, innovative imaging equipment, and informative displays highlighting breakthroughs in areas like drug discovery and medical diagnostics.
Both venues offer a fascinating glimpse into the future of science, making them inspiring destinations for anyone curious about how research shapes our world.
Schedule for the event:
10:30am-10.55am: Arrival and check-in at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Reception
11am-12pm: Visit to the Rosalind Franklin Institute
12pm to 1pm: Lunch break at the RAL R22 restaurant
1pm to 2-2.30pm: Visit to the Diamond Light Source laboratory.
3pm: End of the tour
The combined event is for a maximum of听24 people, and is free to attend. Members wishing to attend are invited to make their own way to the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory reception (Harwell Campus, Chilton, Didcot OX11 0QX) by 10.30am on Monday 8th June, where the group will assemble to conduct the visit. If anyone is available to provide car-sharing, or requires car sharing to access the venue, please advise in the registration page, and contact [email protected] to asked to be paired.
听Important information:
Photo ID will be required to access the facilities, please bring an original Photo ID (no copies or photos of the Photo ID) to the event.听
Visitors are advised to wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes.
Payment at the RAL R22 restaurant is by card only, no cash accepted on the premises.
听If the booking page is not already set-up, or you require further information, please contact [email protected]
Useful links
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Link to the webpage of the Diamond Light Source lab
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Link to the webpage for RFI
Event details
The Registration page will ask the following questions:
To access the venue, guests are asked to present Photo ID at reception. Please confirm that you have an original Photo ID to present at the event.
What are your dietary and accessibility requirements?
What type of experimental work would you be more interested to see at the Diamond Light Source and at RFI?
If you are arriving by car, please provide your vehicle registration plate details:
Are you available to offer car-sharing to other attendees to get to the event? Yes/No
From which locations can you pick-up people?
Do you require car-sharing to reach the event? Yes/No: Please contact [email protected] to ask to be paired to someone who can car-share.
Deadlines
Harwell 新月直播app下载 and Innovation Campus
Harwell 新月直播app下载 and Innovation Campus, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory reception, Harwell Campus, Chilton, Didcot, OX11 0QX, UK