https://www.ukri.org UK Research and Innovation Fri, 26 Jan 2024 11:54:13 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.ukri.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cropped-ukri-site-icon-32x32.png https://www.ukri.org 32 32 https://www.ukri.org/blog/suspense-builds-at-ligo/ Fri, 15 Dec 2023 09:00:18 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=129168 The STFC Technology Department recently visited the LIGO Hanford Observatory as part of an ongoing commitment to deliver world-leading expertise.]]> https://www.ukri.org/blog/cutting-edge-irradiation-facility-unveiled/ Wed, 22 Nov 2023 10:30:21 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=127136 A new X-ray irradiation facility has been created that can assess the damage caused by ionising radiation in detector systems.]]> https://www.ukri.org/blog/daresbury-laboratory-celebrates-crab-cavity-achievement/ Mon, 13 Nov 2023 10:51:39 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=126004 STFC Daresbury Laboratory and the Cockcroft Institute are celebrating a key milestone: delivering the first cryomodule to CERN as part of the HL-LHC upgrade.]]> https://www.ukri.org/blog/facility-puts-pressure-on-for-cavity-testing/ Wed, 18 Oct 2023 15:04:38 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=124241 High pressure rinse facility at STFC’s Daresbury Laboratory is ensuring that cavities destined for international accelerator projects are under the right pressure.]]> https://www.ukri.org/blog/stfc-spin-out-supports-mission-to-jupiters-moons/ Mon, 17 Jul 2023 08:00:34 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=115101 Teratech, a UK spin-out from STFC, is on its way to Jupiter as part of a mission to learn more about its origins and moons.]]> https://www.ukri.org/blog/a-job-weld-done-on-the-hi-lumi-lhc-upgrade/ Wed, 21 Jun 2023 08:00:30 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=111874 The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) have brought vital welding skills back in-house to ensure LHC upgrade success. ]]> https://www.ukri.org/blog/the-worlds-oldest-mathematical-software-library/ Fri, 26 May 2023 11:15:26 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=109735 STFC’s SCD commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Harwell Subroutine Library, the oldest continuously developed and used software library.]]> https://www.ukri.org/blog/capturing-light-in-a-blink-of-an-eye/ Thu, 18 May 2023 08:00:51 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=108470 In partnership with Specialised Imaging Limited, STFC’s RAL Technology Department have successfully delivered the 150th Kirana module. ]]> https://www.ukri.org/blog/stem-inspiration-awards-winners-go-behind-the-scenes-at-stfc/ Tue, 02 May 2023 08:00:30 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=106963 Winners were given unique access to sites across the UK, with visits to Boulby Mine, Daresbury Laboratory and the UK Astronomy Technology Centre.]]> https://www.ukri.org/blog/watching-patterns-emerge-in-quantum-materials/ Tue, 25 Apr 2023 07:35:52 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=106677 Discover how femtosecond snapshots of electron and ion motion are used to understand the behaviour of charge-density-wave transitions in quantum materials.]]> https://www.ukri.org/blog/growing-as-a-graduate-with-stfc/ Mon, 03 Apr 2023 08:00:35 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=105328 A rare insight into STFC’s graduate scheme, the unique experiences available and how it sets those in their early career up for life.]]> https://www.ukri.org/blog/uk-involvement-in-the-upgrade-of-atlas-at-the-lhc/ Fri, 31 Mar 2023 07:47:32 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=105048 STFC’s Technology Department and Particle Physics Department have been instrumental in the development of the eFEX modules, a subsystem of the ATLAS experiment.]]> https://www.ukri.org/blog/award-winning-apprenticeship-opportunities-go-live/ Thu, 02 Mar 2023 16:02:41 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=102126 STFC will offer over 60 apprenticeships across their sites. The earn to learn scheme provides opportunities for individuals to start or advance their career.]]> https://www.ukri.org/blog/what-are-zepto-magnets/ Mon, 30 Jan 2023 12:53:26 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=97735 ZEPTO magnets are currently being tested at the Diamond Light Source. But how do these clean alternate magnets work in a particle accelerator?]]> https://www.ukri.org/blog/uk-contributes-to-a-leap-towards-nuclear-fusion-energy/ Mon, 09 Jan 2023 09:00:21 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=96152 Scientists have achieved the ‘holy grail’ of fusion research for the first time – producing more fusion energy output than energy input.]]> https://www.ukri.org/blog/supercomputing-experts-helped-speed-up-covid-19-research/ Mon, 12 Dec 2022 10:00:44 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=94174 The UK’s supercomputing capability, supported by experts from STFC, played a pivotal role in supporting medical research at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. ]]> https://www.ukri.org/blog/uk-atc-instrument-installed-at-the-very-large-telescope-in-chile/ Mon, 21 Nov 2022 09:00:20 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=92343 To ensure ERIS was operating as anticipated I travelled to the Paranal Observatory 2,635 metres above sea level in the Atacama Desert.]]> https://www.ukri.org/blog/transport-tests-for-the-pip-ii-cryomodules/ Fri, 11 Nov 2022 09:00:54 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=91257 Daresbury Lab are building three cryomodules in collaboration with Fermilab, but how do we transport these from Daresbury all the way to Chicago? ]]> https://www.ukri.org/blog/ocean-life-under-pressure/ Fri, 28 Oct 2022 08:00:47 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=89668 A chemical in deep-ocean marine organism cells may be responsible for their ability to survive high pressures by the way it helps guide the structure of water.]]> https://www.ukri.org/blog/grimy-windows-can-be-a-source-of-harmful-pollutants/ Fri, 07 Oct 2022 08:00:31 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=88112 New research has shown that grimy windows can be the source of long-living air pollutants that are known to increase the risk of respiratory and heart problems.]]>