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July 1, 2026

5 M€ iRIS project launched at FCC Week 2026

As FCC Week 2026 came to a close, the Future Circular Collider (FCC) community left Helsinki with renewed momentum and a strong sense of shared purpose. The week brought together 656 participants from across the world for a wide-ranging program…
June 29, 2026

Cockcroft Institute makes a strong contribution to IPAC’26

Several members of the Cockcroft Institute (CI) have recently attended the International Particle Accelerator Conference (IPAC’26) in Deauville, France. For a week each year the accelerator community gathers to discuss the latest developments in accelerator science and technology from around…
June 26, 2026

Radiation environment at FCC-ee experimental insertion regions

Alessandro Frasca's latest work has been selected as Editor's Choice in Physical Review Accelerators and Beams - a recognition that highlights the significance of this contribution to the design of the Future Circular Collider (FCC-ee). The FCC-ee is one of…
June 24, 2026

Accelerator escape room part of new European outreach network

A particle accelerator-themed escape room (Acceler8Escape) has been developed at the Cockcroft Institute, providing a unique way to engage participants of all ages with accelerator science. Created by Dr Morgan Hibberd (University of Manchester) in partnership with the STFC Public…