We are pleased to invite you to the Oxford-Harwell Energy Innovation Day, an Oxford Energy Nexus Series event taking place on Thursday, 27th November 2025, 11 am – 4 pm, at Harwell Campus.
This visit aims to strengthen connections between the University of Oxford ECR community and leading innovators from the Harwell Energy Cluster.
The day will include presentations, discussion, and a guided tour of one of the UK’s premier scientific facilities.
Visit Agenda
11:00 – Coach departure to Harwell Campus
11:30–12:15 – Welcome & Harwell Campus Presentation
12:15–13:45 – Lunch & Industry – Research Roundtable. Presentations from Harwell Energy Cluster companies and University of Oxford ECRs, followed by networking.
14:00–15:00 – Guided Tour at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL)
15:00 – Coach departure to Oxford
Participating Harwell Energy Cluster Companies
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Space Solar: Developing scalable, continuous space-based solar power systems to support Net Zero and global energy security.
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Tomato Sustainables: Conducting R&D into biomass-derived sustainable aviation fuels.
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OXROC: Creating an integrated wind–solar–thermal heating system for zero-carbon indoor and outdoor heat.
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OptimalSlope: Designing intelligent optimisation software for mine pitwalls to reduce costs, improve sustainability, and cut carbon emissions.
Important Note on Registration
We have a maximum capacity of 20 participants for this visit.
To ensure meaningful engagement, priority may be given to attendees who:
To ensure meaningful engagement, priority may be given to attendees who:
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Express interest in presenting their work (3-5 minute presentation), and/or
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Demonstrate strong alignment with the motivation and theme of the roundtable session.
We warmly encourage early registration due to the limited number of places.
Register here by Nov 21st: Oxford-Harwell Energy Innovation Day 2025 | Thursday 27 November, 11-4PM
