Trinity Arts Centre

The Gainsborough community and VIPs from across the region gathered at an event to showcase advancements and future plans for STEP (@STEPtoFusion), the UK’s prototype fusion energy plant that will be built at West Burton in Nottinghamshire... The STEP programme will create thousands of jobs during construction and aims to build a bold new industry that will place the Midlands and UK at the forefront of fusion-related engineering and commercial progress. The pioneering STEP programme aims to demonstrate net energy from fusion energy, fuel self-sufficiency and will catalyse new ideas and technologies that will benefit multiple industries, helping to secure the future of the planet. Families enjoyed a meet and greet with a friendly robot dog – the type of robotic technology that will support future fusion powerplants – alongside an immersive Sun Dome experience to provide a lesson in fusion, thanks to a UKAEA collaboration with the University of York. In addition to the event, at @TrinityArtsGain, the STEP Outreach team has already visited a number of schools and colleges across the region, highlighting the benefits of fusion energy and a host of career options that will become available as the STEP programme and fusion industry develops. For further details, including a look at the STEP branding, go to ccfe.ukaea.uk/gainsborough-s… @energygovuk l @SciTechgovuk

Today is the day! The STEP Community Event takes place at @TrinityArtsGain, from 3pm! The STEP fusion energy outreach team will be there to inspire the entire family with a 360-degree immersive classroom experience (the Sun Dome 🌞) and friendly robot dog 🐶. For full details ⬇