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. 📸