'We'll find way to save Jodrell Bank,' Burnham says
Summary
The UK government agency UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) will stop funding the Jodrell Bank Observatory after March 2028. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has promised to find a way to keep the famous telescope site open.Key Facts
- The Lovell Telescope at Jodrell Bank is one of the largest steerable radio telescopes in the world, built in 1957.
- UKRI decided not to include Jodrell Bank in its future funding plans after March 2028.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he wants to save the site and called it a national heritage and research asset.
- The observatory was established in 1945 and played a key role in radio astronomy and space exploration history.
- More than 150 public figures, including scientists and musicians, signed a letter urging the government to reverse the funding cut.
- Scientific observations at Jodrell Bank are expected to stop on April 1, 2028, if new funding isn’t found.
- The site is also known for its appearances in popular science fiction shows like Doctor Who.
- The Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement is not currently threatened by these funding cuts.
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