That’s a wrap on #HAXPES2026!🎉
We were delighted to welcome over 100 delegates from around the world for inspiring talks, poster sessions, great conversations and a vibrant social programme. A fantastic few days of building new connections and driving international collaboration in the field.
Today is the start of HAXPES 2026! With attendees joining from around the world and a range of international expert speakers, the event acts as a global forum for discussing the latest in hard X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy.
Find out more about HAXPES and our sponsors 👉 https://bit.ly/4tBxyFY
Congratulations to Senior Beamline Scientist at I04, David Aragao for receiving a Fellowship from @rsb.org.uk!👏 He has been recognised for his contribution to the biological sciences throughout his career and at Diamond.
Find out more 👉 https://bit.ly/4tzmaKv
Today on #WorldHealthDay, we're proud to share the insights of scientists at Diamond Light Source whose research helps to protect global health 👇
There's still time to apply for our InfraRed Data and Image Analysis Training on QUASAR. The workshop will train current and potential users working with a wide spectrum of infrared applications.
📅 10-12 June 2026
🕐 09:30-15:00
📍 Diamond Light Source
Apply online 👉 https://bit.ly/415ulSN
Last week, we welcomed 209 students and teachers for our Schools Open Day! On the tour they got to:
🔬 Learn about types of science that take place at Diamond
⭕ See the machine up close
👩🔬Ask the experts their questions
Enter the ballot for the next one online 👉 https://bit.ly/410Epwq
A multidisciplinary team of researchers have recently discovered a mechanism that helps cancer cells avoid programmed cell death (apoptosis).
@lund-university.bsky.social @umeauniversitet.bsky.social @illneutrons.bsky.social
Read the full science highlight online 👉 https://bit.ly/4dKEGem
Applications are open for our Synchrotron Electrochemistry Workshop. Synchrotron users with varied interests and experience can share their expertise on synchrotron-based techniques for electrochemistry.
📆 13-14 July
📍 Jesus College, Oxford
🕒 12:30-17:00
Register here 👉 https://bit.ly/4rVn3Mu
On Saturday 345 visitors came to Diamond for our Open Day!💎
Visitors explored how the UK’s synchrotron enables science with real-world impact, and we also had the pleasure to take Nobel Prize winner John Jumper behind the scenes.
Special thanks to @pirbrightinst.bsky.social and STFC!
Last Tuesday, Diamond CEO Gianluigi Botton and Head of Engineering Sarah Macdonell attended the Gold Leadership Luncheon at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.
Diamond Light Source is a Gold Award holder in the Employer Recognition Scheme and is proud to be a Forces Friendly employer.
This #WorldWaterDay, we're sharing some research that could help to improve how we remove pollutants from water 💧
Using Diamond's B18 and I15-1 beamlines, researchers confirmed that a new hybrid material works better at cleaning water than using just one alone.
Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/4d0FXxz
It was a pleasure for Diamond host the Governor of the @bankofengland.bsky.social as a part of their visit to Harwell Campus yesterday.
The visit provided a valuable opportunity to showcase the extensive range of science that takes place at the facility.
Our B18 beamline recently celebrated its 1,000th publication in Diamond's database!🎉
Combining X-ray absorption #spectroscopy with electrochemical measurements, the team uncovered how hydration enhances the activity of iridium oxide catalysts used in #PEMWE.
Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/3Nr9VAx
Today is the #SpringEquinox which officially marks the start of spring.🌸
To celebrate the arrival of longer evenings, warmer temperatures and (hopefully) more blue skies, we're sharing some beautiful photographs taken near Diamond by Senior Beamline Scientist, James Sandy. 📸