Fusion Industry School York 2025
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The Fusion Industry School York 2025 welcomed 40 delegates from the fusion industry for a four-day course on fusion science and technology.
We received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many attendees highly recommending it to colleagues in the fusion industry.
Highly recommended, Warintorn Thitsatan, A* star
Great to learn about aspects of fusion; technical aspects, parts of the machines and scientific research. Freya Anderson, Health and Safety Executive
A brilliant and engaging week. Ciara Fox, Amentum
Fusion Industry School provided a detailed holistic understanding of fusion challenges we face, delivered by world leading experts the event also allowed time to network with many others working within the industry. Aaron Racher, UKAEA
Attendees particularly appreciated the in-depth overview of underpinning science and theory, the opportunity to engage with world-class experts, and the networking possibilities. Several participants felt it significantly helped their “continued career in fusion” and provided “a real crash course” in the field.
Highlights:
- UK Fusion Landscape: Universally praised for providing crucial political and economic context and setting the scene effectively.
- Diversifying Fusion Workforce – Panel Session: Appreciated for addressing the topic seriously and for the excellent panel
The most beneficial elements highlighted by attendees include:
- Comprehensive Overview: Providing a fantastic, eye-opening, and holistic understanding of fusion.
- Insight into Challenges: Gaining insight into a large variety of fusion challenges and how they link together.
- Networking: Opportunities to meet and engage with people, experts, specialists, industrialists, and researchers in the industry.
- Caliber of Speakers & Content: The high quality, expertise, and engaging delivery of information by world-class experts and presenters from UKAEA, academia, and companies.
- Accessibility of Content: The ability to convey complex topics in an easy-to-understand way, pitched at the right level, and without “death by PowerPoint.”
- Discussion Opportunities: Time for questions and engaging in discussions.
- Understanding Industry Context: Clarity on the government’s stance on fusion and information for forecasting the market.
