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Oxfordshire is home to some of the world's best and most innovative technologies, helping to address many of the planet's most pressing issues, most recently demonstrated via the Oxford COVID-19 vaccine.

An eminent leader at the forefront of Oxfordshire's world-renowned innovation ecosystem discuss why investment into sectors championing transformative technologies is critical for everyone's future - not just in Oxfordshire or the UK, but worldwide - and following on from COP27, the role that Oxfordshire has to play in helping to create a cleaner future for everyone.

In this episode, Howard is joined by Tim Bestwick to discuss his work at the UK Atomic Energy Authority and Oxfordshire's integral role in driving forward the development of fusion technology.

Tim Bestwick is the Chief Technology Officer and Director of Strategy, Communications and Business Development for the UK Atomic Energy Authority, based at the Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire.

At UKAEA, Tim's main responsibilities include working with private sector fusion companies, intellectual property, and commercialisation of UKAEA technology. He is also Non-Executive Director of the Harwell Science & Innovation Campus, and is passionate about driving forward the development the science campuses at Harwell and Culham.

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Our work has made a significant impact, helping to create favourable conditions for economic growth in Oxfordshire. We provide support for hundreds of businesses and communities in the county, supporting their desire to grow and attract the best talent locally, nationally and internationally.

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