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June 21, 2023

PhDs successfully completed at the Cockcroft Institute

The last few months have seen a number of PhD students from the Cockcroft Institute completing their thesis and taking a step forward in their research careers. Dr Monika Yadav from the University of Liverpool has successfully completed her PhD…
June 5, 2023

Daresbury Laboratory opens its doors to the public

On 15 July 2023, the Science and Technology Facilities Council’s (STFC) Daresbury Daresbury Laboratory opens its doors to the public will once again open its doors to visitors. Book your free tickets now! https://daresbury-openday.co.uk/ Image credit: STFC Daresbury Laboratory is…
May 29, 2023

Particle Accelerators and Beams Annual Conference to be hosted by Strathclyde

Following the success of last year’s inaugural Particle Accelerators and Beams Annual Conference in Liverpool, the organising committee has announced PAB 2023. The conference will take place on 29th and 30th June 2023 at the University of Strathclyde. This two-day conference is the UK’s premier…
May 24, 2023

Tribute to Professor Peter Ratoff

Cockcroft Institute (CI) members past and present gathered in the Daresbury Laboratory atrium on the 19th of April for a special lunch to say goodbye to our long-standing retired Director Prof Peter Ratoff. Peter was one of the original founders…
May 17, 2023

History of UK particle accelerators event

An event about the History of UK particle accelerators has taken place at the Cockcroft Institute (Daresbury Laboratory) and the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory as well as online. The event took place on Tuesday 7th March. The program for the event…
May 12, 2023

New Director appointed to lead the Cockcroft Institute

The Cockcroft Institute is pleased to announce Professor Stewart Boogert as the new Director of the Institute. As director, Professor Boogert will drive the continued growth and development of the Cockcroft Institute of Accelerator Science and Technology, located at the…