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Oxford Sigma awarded local grant to support fusion technology development
Oxford Sigma has been awarded a grant from the Innovation Support for Business (ISfB) programme, part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), through Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP) in support of developing fusion breeder blanket technology.
Oxford Sigma leads partnership with the University of Oxford, NUVIA and Singapore University of Technology and Design to solve key materials challenges with liquid lithium breeder blanket fusion technology
Oxford Sigma has been selected to lead the UKAEA SBRI: Fusion Industry Challenge on solving key material challenges of liquid lithium breeder blankets for fusion energy.
Oxford Sigma hosts university students Lauren Mentiply and Alistair Darnton for the UKAEA Fusion Industry Programme Summer Placement Scheme
Two undergraduate students from the University of Birmingham and the University of Oxford won the UKAEA Fusion Industry Programme Summer Placement Scheme with Oxford Sigma.
Training the next generation of fusion engineers
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has teamed up with Oxford Sigma, Frazer-Nash Consultancy, and TÜV UK to train the next generation of fusion engineers in tackling the engineering challenges of commercial fusion energy.
Oxford Sigma part of Consortium appointed as the Engineering Delivery Partner to UKAEA STEP Programme
Oxford Sigma is providing specialist fusion technology and materials expertise as part of a consortium of engineers, led by Atkins and Assystem, appointed by the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) as Engineering Delivery Partner to its pioneering Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) programme as it seeks to demonstrate the commercial viability of fusion energy.
Oxford Sigma presents at IAEA 2nd Workshop on Fusion Enterprises
Oxford Sigma presented its latest material research at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) 2nd Workshop on Fusion Enterprises on “Rapid Design of Radiation Tolerant Plasma Facing Components” and “Fusion Codes & Standards: ASME BPVC Section III Division 4”.
Oxford Sigma and Singapore University of Technology and Design collaborate on Novel Fusion Materials
Oxford Sigma and Singapore University of Technology and Design are collaborating on research to rapidly design radiation-tough multi-component tungsten alloys, focusing on materials suited for nuclear fusion energy systems.
Oxford Sigma’s CTO invited to speak at the University of Oxford
Oxford Sigma’s CTO, Dr Thomas Davis, was invited to speak at the University of Oxford’s Interdisciplinary Biosciences Doctorial Training Program (DTP) panel discussion on ‘Nuclear Power: the Climate Change Saviour?’.
Oxford Sigma Presents at the Windsor Energy Group
Dr Thomas Davis, President and Chief Technology Officer, was invited to present at the prestigious Windsor Energy Group discussion on ‘Is Nuclear Part of Green and Secure Energy Future?’ Dr Davis talk was titled ‘Realising Tomorrow’s Nuclear Realities’