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FST in Conversation with Lord Vallance<\/h1>
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The Foundation for Science and Technology<\/strong> is delighted to welcome Lord Vallance<\/strong> of Balham KCB FRS FMedSci to Harwell Campus for a special in-conversation event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In conversation with the Foundation\u2019s Chair, the Rt Hon Lord Willetts<\/strong> FRS, Lord Vallance will reflect on the opportunities and challenges facing UK science and innovation, and his perspectives on the priorities for the years ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Harwell celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, at the heart of one of the UK\u2019s leading science and innovation clusters, the conversation will explore the role that places like Harwell and the national labs and facilities on site can play in driving innovation, attracting investment and translating scientific excellence into economic growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lord Vallance will also discuss his ambitions as Chair of the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor and the opportunities for research, industry and government to work together to realise its potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The conversation will be followed by an opportunity for questions from the audience and a drinks reception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event is kindly hosted by Advanced Research Clusters.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t

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\n 25th Oct 2026 | 11:00AM – 17:00PM <\/div>\n

IF Oxford Science and Ideas Festival: TECHWORKS<\/h3>\n
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RAL Space Early Careers Conference 2026<\/h3>\n
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\n Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus and Online <\/div>\n
\n \n 6th Nov 2026 09:30AM – 17:00PM <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n 11th Nov 2026 | 17:30PM – 21:00PM <\/div>\n

FST in Conversation with Lord Vallance<\/h3>\n
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\n 12th Nov 2026 | 9:00AM – 15:30PM <\/div>\n

Getting on the Pitch \u2013 a workshop on marketing in Defence and Security<\/h3>\n
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\n 14th<\/span>\n– 22nd Nov 2026 | 14:00PM – 17:00PM <\/div>\n

HALO at Harwell Campus<\/h3>\n
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\n Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire <\/div>\n
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\n 28th Nov 2026 | 12:00PM – 15:00PM <\/div>\n

Mental Elf Run 2026<\/h3>\n
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