Rigaku UK User Meeting 2026
A two-day, multi-technique forum for the UK Rigaku user community
4–5 March 2026
ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, STFC, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Oxfordshire
STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL), Harwell Campus
Harwell is one of the UK’s leading centres for research and innovation, home to world-class scientific facilities, institutes, and industry partners. Situated just south of Oxford, the campus benefits from excellent transport links and a strong culture of collaboration between academia and industry.
About ISIS Neutron and Muon Source
ISIS Neutron and Muon Source is a world-leading centre for research based at STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. Its neutron and muon instruments provide unique, non-destructive insights into the properties of materials at the atomic scale.
ISIS supports a national and international community of more than 2,000 scientists working across physics, chemistry, materials science, geology, engineering, and biology. Experiments carried out at ISIS deliver results that cannot be achieved using other techniques and contribute to scientific, socio-economic, and environmental impact worldwide.
ISIS is owned and operated by STFC, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).
Address
Science and Technology Facilities Council
Rutherford Appleton Laboratory
Harwell Campus
Didcot, Oxfordshire
OX11 0QX
Rutherford Appleton Laboratory is easily accessible by public transport and road.
Travel at a glance
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Rail: Didcot Parkway (5 miles) – direct services to London Paddington (~45 minutes) and Oxford (~15 minutes)
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Road: Oxford ~20 minutes; London Heathrow ~55 minutes
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Bus: Regular services from Oxford, Didcot, and surrounding areas
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Cycling: Well-established cycle routes and bike hire from Didcot Parkway
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Parking: On-site visitor parking and electric vehicle charging available