EUROfusion

28/04/2026

A new step for the European contribution to JT-60SA.

Yevgen Kazakov (LPP-ERM/KMS) has been nominated by the General Assembly as the new European Experiment Leader for JT-60SA. This comes at an important moment for the JT-60SA programme. Recent meetings in Naka, including researchers from Japan, EUROfusion, F4E and ITER, helped shaping the scientific agenda for the upcoming Operational Phase 2, scheduled to start at the of this year.

From OP-1 analysis to planning the 2026–2027 campaign, European and Japanese researchers are working closely together on key topics for future fusion devices, including the support for ITER.

JT-60SA remains a unique platform for strengthening Europe’s scientific capabilities and preparing the next generation of fusion researchers for the road ahead.

Read more here: https://euro-fusion.org/eurofusion-news/shaping-the-future-of-fusion-science-yevgen-kazakov-nominated-as-new-jt-60sa-experiment-leader-for-europe/

23/04/2026

A new brochure about the activities of the Austrian Fusion Research Unit in 2024 and 2025 has been published. You can find more informations and a link to the brochure here:

https://www.oeaw.ac.at/en/fusion/news/news-1/fusion-research-in-austria-2024-2025

EUROfusion

21/04/2026

Defining the key physics gaps on the road to a stellarator reactor

Wendelstein 7-X has strengthened confidence in the stellarator as a possible path to fusion power. Building on that progress, experts from leading European laboratories, led by Marcin Jakubowski, project leader of EUROfusion Work Package Stellarator, have worked together to identify the most important physics questions that still need to be answered for a First-of-a-Kind stellarator reactor.

The result is a new community report: Key Physics Uncertainties and Related Investigation Needs towards Stellarator Reactors. It maps and prioritises the main open issues across scenario integration, fast particles and Alfvén waves, core transport, MHD equilibrium and rotational transform control, and heat and particle exhaust and plasma-wall interaction.
By defining these research priorities early, the stellarator community is helping to build a stronger scientific basis for HELIAS First-of-a-Kind and for Europe’s broader fusion roadmap.

Read more here: https://euro-fusion.org/eurofusion-news/defining-key-physics-gaps-towards-stellarator-reactor/

13/04/2026

A closer look at a EUROfusion prize experience 🎥

As part of his prize visit, EUCYS winner Vincent Engelbrecht had the opportunity to explore fusion research up close, learn more about the technologies behind it, and reflect on how young people can engage with science and innovation.
In this short reel, he shares some of his impressions from the visit.

▶ Full YouTube video: https://youtu.be/Wa4-f0X2fbI
📰 Full news story: https://euro-fusion.org/eurofusion-news/eucys-2025-winner-visits-ukaea-to-explore-fusion-up-close/

13/04/2026

Apply now for the JT-60SA International Fusion School in Japan!

EUROfusion will fund 10 selected early career scientists and engineers (studying/working at European universities/institutes) to participate in the school with lectures covering plasma physics, engineering, and tokamak operation. This year the school will include dedicated lectures on the path towards future reactor concepts, including reactor design, enabling technologies and discussion on the role of private companies, the industry, and education in fusion research.

🔗 For eligibility and further details, visit the website at https://indico.euro-fusion.org/e/jifs2026, contact us at [email protected] or join our information session this Wednesday, 15th April 2026 at 9-10 CEST. The remote connection details are available on the website.

Dates: 31 August - 11 September 2026
Location: JT-60SA site in Naka, Japan
Application deadline: 10 May 2026

09/04/2026

A closer look at a EUROfusion prize experience 🎥

As part of his prize visit, EUCYS winner Vincent Engelbrecht had the opportunity to explore fusion research up close, learn more about the technologies behind it, and reflect on how young people can engage with science and innovation.

In this short reel, he shares some of his impressions from the visit.

▶ Full YouTube video: https://youtu.be/Wa4-f0X2fbI
📰 Full news story: https://euro-fusion.org/eurofusion-news/eucys-2025-winner-visits-ukaea-to-explore-fusion-up-close/

20/03/2026

Francesco Romanelli, president of the consortium for the implementation of the Divertor Tokamak Test Project DTT and first Programme Manager of the EUROfusion Consortium, passed away on March 20.

https://euro-fusion.org/eurofusion-news/in-memoriam-professor-francesco-romanelli/

Our condolences go to his family. Comments and remembrances can be sent to the email address: [email protected]

18/03/2026

Applications are open for the 2027 EUROfusion Bernard Bigot Researcher Grants funding individual post-doctoral research projects for 2-years starting in 2027.

The grant will contribute to the salaries, research and training activities of up to 9 outstanding early career researchers. For details, see our article on our website:

https://euro-fusion.org/eurofusion-news/applications-open-for-the-2027-eurofusion-bernard-bigot-researcher-grants/

25/02/2026

The Fusion Technology Transfer Award goes to METROMECÁNICA! 🏆

Fusion For Energy (F4E), EUROfusion and the European Commission have recognised the Spanish SME with a 10,000 EUR prize for taking a metrology robot from ITER to new industries.

The complex geometries of fusion components require high-precision dimensional checks at a scale beyond manual inspection. 🔍

F4E worked with Metromecánica to develop an automated tool to inspect
hashtag divertor targets, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

The system showed its potential and the company adapted and deployed it in the automotive sector.

💡A powerful example of out-of-the-box thinking, turning fusion innovation into commercial opportunity.

Read the story of Metromecánica: https://euro-fusion.org/eurofusion-news/metromecanica-wins-fusion-technology-transfer-award/

24/02/2026

Over 70 researchers gathered at Max-Planck Institute for Plasma Physics and 100 plus in total with the online participants for the 2nd E-TASC General Meeting organized by EUROfusion.

For five days, they discussed how to link plasma theory, computer models, AI and high-quality data from today’s experiments to support ITER, DEMO and future fusion power plants.

Key topics included:
• tools that can predict how devices will behave
• shared software and FAIR data practices
• digital twins and AI-supported workflows
• stronger links between European and international teams

Read the full story on our website: https://euro-fusion.org/events/european-fusion-modelling-community-met-in-garching/

More than 100 researchers met at the Max-Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP) in Garching for the second E-TASC General Meeting to review recent progress and define priorities for EUROfusion digital fusion research landscape.