Celebrating Women in Fusion: Launch of Mentoring Program
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EUROfusion celebrates International Women’s Day and supports the launch of the new Mentoring Program set up by Women in Fusion.
Wendelstein 7-X reaches milestone: Power plasma with gigajoule energy turnover generated for eight minutes
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After successful recommissioning in autumn 2022, the Greifswald nuclear fusion experiment has surpassed an important target. In 2023, an energy turnover of 1 gigajoule was targeted. Now the researchers have even achieved 1.3 gigajoules and a new record for discharge time on Wendelstein 7-X: the hot plasma could be maintained for eight minutes.
EUROfusion stands in solidarity with research in Ukraine
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Today, as we commemorate the anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, the EUROfusion consortium stands in solidarity with our Ukrainian member and research colleagues.
WEST restarts to test physics of ITER divertor
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An hour north of Aix-en-Provence, the French fusion experts at CEA are bringing their fusion device WEST back into operation. An eighteen-month shutdown saw the device outfitted with the same exhaust system as in its big next-door neighbour ITER, the international fusion project aiming to show that fusion can be a clean and abundant source […]
In Memoriam – Richard Tivey
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It is with great sadness that we announce that Richard Tivey passed away on Monday 13th February, 2023.
Marc Lachaise appointed F4E Director
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The Governing Board of Fusion for Energy (F4E), the European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy, appointed Marc Lachaise as Director. Carlos Alejaldre, Chair of the F4E Governing Board, thanked all delegates for their cooperation and congratulated Marc Lachaise on their behalf. “We look forward to working with you in order […]
Celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Advancing Sustainable and Equitable Development with EUROfusion
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EUROfusion celebrates International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The EUROfusion programme is proud to support and promote diversity and gender equality in the field of science. We believe that women play a key role in developing a sustainable future through the development of fusion energy. With their unique perspectives and innovative ideas, women are helping to shape the future of science and technology. Our goal is to create a future where all people, regardless of gender, can fully participate and contribute to the advancement of science and technology.
The institutional headquarters of IFMIF-DONES will be located in the centre of Granada
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The headquarters of the administrative, technical and economic management centre of the IFMIF-DONES España Consortium will be located in the heart of Granada, in Puerta Real. Thanks to the agreement signed between the Mayor, Francisco Cuenca, and the director of the Consortium, Ángel Ibarra, the City Council cedes to IFMIF-DONES the use of the municipal […]
Exploring the Wonders of Fusion Energy: A TEDx Talk by Tony Donné
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Join Tony Donné, Programme Manager at EUROfusion, as he shares his insights and knowledge on the future of fusion energy and its potential to revolutionize the world. Don’t miss this exciting and educational TEDx talk!