About STFC and STFC sites

STFC overview (PDF - 5341kB - link opens in a new window)

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is one of Europe’s largest multi-disciplinary research organisations.

Chilbolton Observatory (PDF - 5233kB - link opens in a new window)

The Chilbolton Observatory in Hampshire is at the cutting-edge of world class atmospheric science, radar and radio research.

Daresbury Laboratory (PDF - 8993kB - link opens in a new window)

STFC Daresbury Laboratory is renowned for its world leading scientific research in fields such as bio-medicine, physics, chemistry, materials, engineering and computational science.

Isaac Newton Group of Telescopes (ING) (PDF - 2094kB - link opens in a new window)

The Isaac Newton Group of Telescopes (ING) consists of three telescopes on the island of La Palma in the Spanish Canary Islands.

Joint Astronomy Centre (JAC) (PDF - 6745kB - link opens in a new window)

The Joint Astronomy Centre (JAC) operates the United Kingdom Infra-Red Telescope (UKIRT) and the James Clerk Maxwell Telescope (JCMT).

National Science and Innovation Campuses (PDF - 1376kB - link opens in a new window)

Pioneering campuses are driving science and innovation to address key challenges facing society and the economy.

Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (PDF - 2145kB - link opens in a new window)

The Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) has a global reputation for excellence.

Swindon – STFC headquarters (PDF - 2284kB - link opens in a new window)

STFC headquarters is at Polaris House in Swindon, Wiltshire, which it shares with other Research Councils.

The UK Astronomy Technology Centre (UK ATC) (PDF - 2474kB - link opens in a new window)

The UK Astronomy Technology Centre (UK ATC) is the national centre for astronomical technology. Based at the Royal Observatory in Edinburgh, and operated by STFC, its technology can be found in telescopes both on the ground and in space.

Page last updated: 12 January 2011 by Zahra Mogul