Science and Technology Facilities Council

STFC’s mission is to discover the secrets of the universe. 

From investigating Universe-spanning ripples in the fabric of space time to exploring the quantum world of the unimaginably small… welcome to Big (and Little) Science at STFC.

Our major research and innovation campuses across the UK, such as Harwell and Daresbury, as well as locations around the world, oversee fundamental research in astronomy, physics, computer science and space science. Our vision is to maximise the impact of our knowledge, skills, facilities and resources for the benefit of the United Kingdom and its people
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