The Hartree Centre is a pioneering digital research facility that plays a crucial role in supporting businesses and organisations across the UK to adopt cutting-edge digital technologies. As one of the core partners in the HSDS, we are excited to introduce you to their work and how they can benefit the heritage sector.
Who Are They?
Formed in 2012 as part of the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), one of Europe’s largest multidisciplinary scientific research organisations within UK Research and Innovation, the the Hartree Centre specialises in helping organisations of all sizes explore and implement advanced digital technologies.
Building on a wealth of established scientific heritage and a network of international expertise, the experts at Hartree collaborate with industry, the public sector and research communities to explore the latest technologies, upskill teams, and apply practical digital solutions to individual and industry-wide challenges.
Their expertise spans several key areas:
- Supercomputing: Providing access to powerful computational resources
- Data Science: Helping organisations make sense of complex data
- Artificial Intelligence (AI): Developing practical AI solutions for real-world challenges
- Quantum Computing: Exploring emerging technologies that could transform industries
Why They Matter for Heritage
While technology might seem distant from traditional heritage work, the Hartree Centre is bridging this gap. They support organisations of all sizes to:
- Develop digital skills
- Create technological proofs-of-concept
- De-risk investment in new digital technologies
- Explore advanced technologies in a supportive environment
Within the HSDS, STFC Hartree is leading on the development of Virtual Research Environments for visualising and interrogating heritage science data.
A Track Record of Impact
Backed by significant UK government funding and collaborating with industry leaders like IBM, the Hartree Centre brings together some of the most advanced digital technologies and experts in the UK.
Since their formation in 2012, the Hartree Centre has been instrumental in driving digital innovation. In their first four years alone, they generated £34.6 million in economic value, demonstrating the tangible benefits of their work.
Learn More
To find out how the Hartree Centre might support your specific heritage project or organisational needs, we recommend visiting their website and following their social media channels (LinkedIn, Youtube).