Sweden and the United Kingdom have joined the LOFAR ERIC (European Research Infrastructure Consortium) as a member, following the decision of the Council on 26 March 2025. This significant expansion brings the total membership to eight countries, marking an important milestone in the growth of this pioneering research infrastructure.
Research institutes from both Sweden and the United Kingdom have been long-standing collaborators with the LOFAR distributed infrastructure and research programme. Their transition from collaborators to full members underscores both countries' commitment to advancing radio astronomy research and strengthens Europe's position at the forefront of low-frequency radio astronomy.
Click here for the full press release on the LOFAR ERIC website for more details