A recently published paper highlights the need to understand and control the surface chemistry of deposited #photocathodes such as CsTe to ensure that the spectral response and energy spread of the cathodes is correct. cockcroft.ac.uk/2024/03/08/cha… CERN Daresbury Laboratory

The University of Liverpool and Liverpool Cathedral hosted the public event ‘Beyond Boundaries: A Dialogue on Science and Faith’ at the famous Liverpool Cathedral on 5th March 2024. Find out more: cockcroft.ac.uk/2024/03/13/bri…

Over 50 members of the AWAKE project gathered in Liverpool to review the status of the experiment. The UK is a major contribution to the project, with seven institutions involved, and the support of the Science and Technology Facilities Council funded AWAKE-UK project. cockcroft.ac.uk/2024/03/22/int…

Particle Physics and Accelerators Masterclasses 2024 Daresbury Laboratory and Beyond cockcroft.ac.uk/2024/04/03/par…

We are sorry to hear about the passing of Prof Peter Higgs, a brilliant scientist who helped us to understand the fundamental building blocks of our universe. RIP Peter.

A great new job opportunity at the Cockcroft! The Physics Department at Lancaster University and the Cockcroft Institute is seeking to appoint a Senior Research Associate in RF Accelerator Engineering. Closing date: Sunday 28 April 2024 hr-jobs.lancs.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?i…

UK Research and Innovation announced that it is investing a total of £481 million into a portfolio of research and innovation infrastructures that will help maintain the UK’s position as a research and innovation superpower. cockcroft.ac.uk/2024/03/27/maj…

Thrilled to host Prof Anne L'Huillier, renowned physicist and 2023 Nobel Prize Laureate, at our #EuPRAXIA-DN School on Plasma Accelerators yesterday. Her passion for research is truly inspiring! #Science #PlasmaAcceleration

⚔️ On Star Wars Day, check out the Science in School article inspired by one of the most beloved movie sagas: scienceinschool.org/article/2022/b… #StarWars #MayTheFourth #StarWarsDay #ScienceinSchool

Interesting article on X-ray Free Electron Lasers and the science opportunities they bring, alongside a glimpse into a possible future with more compact, greener and affordable accelerators through plasma accelerators #EuPRAXIA optica-opn.org/home/articles/…

The Cockcroft Institute and #ASTeC welcomed Dr Lia Merminga, the director of Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (FNAL) Fermilab, to STFC Daresbury. cockcroft.ac.uk/2024/05/13/dir…

Kick-off of iSAS project: a European project for sustainable particle accelerators cockcroft.ac.uk/2024/05/15/kic…

The #EuPRAXIA-DN held a week-long international School on Plasma Accelerators in the Botanical Garden of Rome, Italy. The school was hosted in partnership with @INFN and Sapienza Università di Roma with strong support from the Cockcroft Institute and University of Liverpool Physics cockcroft.ac.uk/2024/05/17/eup… pic.x.com/1yjrpuukxm

CI members attended #IPAC24 and provided around 40 contributions to the scientific program, showcasing their latest results across beam characterization, novel acceleration schemes, data science, medical applications and antimatter research. cockcroft.ac.uk/2024/07/08/coc… 📷IPAC24

Cockcroft Experts from Lancaster University took part in the Kick-off meeting for the STELLA project CERN. The STELLA project will lead to more people having access to radiotherapy, and shorter waiting lists, in lower-middle income countries. cockcroft.ac.uk/2024/07/10/coc…

Over the past few months, members of the global scientific community came together at two major meetings to plan the next steps for the #ElectronIonCollider. bnl.gov/newsroom/news.…

“The past two years have been the most exciting period in ASTeC’s history.” - Jim Clarke, ASTeC Director The ASTeC Highlights 2021-2023 have now been published. Find out more: cockcroft.ac.uk/2024/08/05/ast… Science and Technology Facilities Council

We are recruiting an experienced Project Manager to work on the #EuPRAXIA Project jobs.ac.uk/job/DIV711/pro… #jobs #vacancies #JobVacancy

The CI made a significant impact at the joint international 17th European Vacuum Conference and the 37th European Conference On Surface Science conference, with Science and Technology Facilities Council ASTeC staff actively involved in the local organising committee. cockcroft.ac.uk/2024/08/07/evc…

Welcome to Cockcroft - a collaboration between academia, national laboratories, industry and local economy. youtu.be/e6COn4bp-AQsi=… Lancaster University University of Liverpool Physics The University of Manchester University of Strathclyde Science and Technology Facilities Council Daresbury Laboratory Sci-Tech Daresbury