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We are an active centre for research into dielectric materials and insulation systems, as well as high voltage and related phenomena. We are also a commercial testing house and consultancy service. We have state-of-the-art facilities, supported by a specialist engineering team who are all actively involved in internationally leading research.

Research The research activities of the laboratory span a number of topics. More details can be found in the research section of this website.		Commercial Testing A wide range of testing capability and technical advice is available for commercial customers. Click here for more information
MSc Energy and Sustainability This new MSc course will consider aspects of sustainable energy generation as well as the issues concerned with bulk electrical energy transport to the ultimate user. Click here for more information and a syllabus.		Highvoltage News Tony Davies High Voltage Lab to host UHVnet 2011 this month The Tony Davies High Voltage Laboratory is hosting the fourth UHVnet colloquium at the Winchester Guildhall on 18 and 19 January. Find out more » New Plasma and Space Technology research begins in Tony Davies HV Lab This year sees the addition of a new research area to the laboratory, that of space electric propulsion which uses low temperature plasmas. Find out more » Tony Davies High Voltage Laboratory gets involved in Multidisciplinary Research Week As part of Southampton University’s Multidisciplinary Research Week Litmus Project, the Tony Davies High Voltage laboratory was pleased to invite Professor Robyn Bolam from the Department of English to visit the lab and after discussion with students and staff, write a series of poems relating to the research carried out. Find out more » "Living in a Materials World" - Inaugural lecture by Professor Alun Vaughan Some of the critical problems facing the world’s power systems will be discussed by Professor Alun Vaughan in his inaugural lecture on Wednesday 1 February. Find out more »