A few words of enlightenment

We think science is inspirational. Here at Diamond, we produce a light brighter than the sun that allows us to make discoveries in all areas of science, from discovering new drugs to treating diseases, creating new materials to building amazing machines, and uncovering the secrets inside meteors and comet dust. 

Light Reading is our way of encouraging creativity inspired by our science. In 2011 we ran a short story writing competition for adults, looking for submissions of 3,000 words, or of 300 words or less in our flash fiction sub competition. This year, we are asking school students to take up the challenge - where will our science take them?

Light Reading - Latest News

Light-Reading 2012 - School Competition

A short story writing competition for pupils in Key stage 3 and 4. The winner in each category will win £500 for their school and a Kindle Touch for themselves.

Entries are now closed, and winners will be contacted before the end of March 2013. Good luck to all who entered!

Light-Reading 2012 - Anthology

The winning entries and highlights from the 2011 competition. The anthology has been brought together by Diamond and science writer Anjana Ahuja, one of the judges.

Inside Diamond - Come and See us

Seeking inspiration? Come and visit Diamond on one of our open days. We regularly open oor doors to visitors, showing off the fantastic engineering and science that lies inside 'the silver doughnut'