Upcoming Conference Dates 25-26
UKSPA Spring Conference 2026 Glasgow City Innovation District
5th and 6th March 2026
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UKSPA Summer Conference 2026 Norwich Research Park
2nd and 3rd July 2026
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Tap Social Movement Brings ‘Day Release’ to Milton Park’s Signal Yard
Tap Social Movement, the multi award-winning Oxford social enterprise brewery and bakery, announces Day Release, a brand-new venue set to open in early 2026 at Milton Park’s Signal Yard. Day Release is Tap Social’s fifth Oxfordshire community venue and the first to...
Green Light for Wootton Science Park’s £44 Million Masterplan for New SME Science and Tech Lab Space and Amenities
Hartwell Plc, the automotive and property development company, has received planning approval for its masterplan to deliver new carbon efficient laboratory and workspace buildings for small and medium sized science and technology companies and amenities at Wootton...
KQ Liverpool Seeks Businesses for New Innovation Growth Programme
Knowledge Quarter Liverpool has launched KQ CLICK, a new purpose-built business support network, designed to help businesses connect, land, innovate, collaborate and knowledge share. The launch comes after the publication of KQ Liverpool’s 2040 Vision earlier...
Member News
Tap Social Movement Brings ‘Day Release’ to Milton Park’s Signal Yard
Tap Social Movement, the multi award-winning Oxford social enterprise brewery and bakery, announces Day Release, a brand-new venue set to open in early 2026 at Milton Park’s Signal Yard. Day Release is Tap Social’s fifth Oxfordshire community venue and the first to...
Green Light for Wootton Science Park’s £44 Million Masterplan for New SME Science and Tech Lab Space and Amenities
Hartwell Plc, the automotive and property development company, has received planning approval for its masterplan to deliver new carbon efficient laboratory and workspace buildings for small and medium sized science and technology companies and amenities at Wootton...
KQ Liverpool Seeks Businesses for New Innovation Growth Programme
Knowledge Quarter Liverpool has launched KQ CLICK, a new purpose-built business support network, designed to help businesses connect, land, innovate, collaborate and knowledge share. The launch comes after the publication of KQ Liverpool’s 2040 Vision earlier...
Oxford North Welcomes Hundreds of People for IF Oxford Interactive Family Science Event and Creation Theatre Experience
Oxford North, the city’s new innovation district welcomed hundreds of people for IF Oxford Science and Ideas Festival’s flagship events. People of all ages enjoyed a host of immersive science-based activities, including a bespoke Creation Theatre experience, as part...
Wondering How “Sustainable” Your Lab Really is? This Benchmarking Tool Can Help
Phil Kelly, Partner at Ridge, and Deputy Research and Technical Officer at I2SL’s UK chapter How do you define a “sustainable” laboratory? Net Zero, BREEAM, LEED, Ska, WELL, LEAF – the potential metrics go on and on, and each is continually evolving. It’s no wonder...
Official Launch of NWCAM2 Initiative Marks a New Era for Cross-Border Innovation in Life and Health Sciences
Pictured: (L-R) Steve Orr, CEO, Catalyst, Joe Wilson, NWCAM2 Project Manager, Catalyst, Gina McIntyre, CEO, SEUPB, Rob Grundy, Director of Innovation Partnerships, Catalyst Catalyst welcomed distinguished guests and partners to its Derry-Londonderry office for...
Sector News
Green Light for Wootton Science Park’s £44 Million Masterplan for New SME Science and Tech Lab Space and Amenities
Hartwell Plc, the automotive and property development company, has received planning approval for its masterplan to deliver new carbon efficient laboratory and workspace buildings for small and medium sized science and technology companies and amenities at Wootton...
The Crown Estate Acquires Harwell East, Potential for 4.5m sq ft of Lab Space
Next to the renowned Harwell Science and Innovation campus, Harwell East could deliver up to 4.5 million sq ft of laboratory and advanced manufacturing space, plus 400 new homes Project expected to contribute an estimated £2.5bn to GDP and create 30,000 jobs Site is...
Liverpool Named as European Capital of Innovation Finalist
The European Commission has today announced the finalists of the 2026 European Capital of Innovation Awards (iCapital), celebrating cities at the forefront of urban innovation for over a decade. Supported by the European Innovation Council under Horizon Europe, the...
A Message From Recently Appointed UKSPA Chief Executive, Ruth Hall
It is a privilege to join you, our Board and Executive team, as your new Chief Executive. I’m delighted to step into this role, and I wish to thank you for the warm welcome I’ve already received. I’m looking forward to working collaboratively with you all to deliver...
Deputy Mayor Howard Dawber Officially Opens Leap- a New Shared Lab Facility for Early Stage Companies from Imperial Incubator at ARC West London
Photo L:R Ben Coleman, labour MP Chelsea and Fulham, Jim Stretton Managing Director, ARC, Alex Sanderson, Deputy Leader Hammersmith and Fulham Council, Mary Ryan, Vice Provost for Research and Enterprise, Imperial College London, Graham Hewson, Head of...
Building Support for R&D in Holyrood and the Senedd
Campaign for Science and Engineering (CaSE) will use the opportunity offered by the upcoming elections in Scotland and Wales to raise the profile of R&D and forge stronger connections with politicians in Holyrood and the Senedd. CaSE is launching a collaborative,...
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Latest Edition of UKSPA News Bulletin now available via LinkedIn. Be sure to subscribe.
Welcome to the latest edition of the UKSPA News Bulletin, your definitive source for updates on UKSPA events, publications and UKSPA member news. In this issue, we bring you all the latest dates for our next four conferences, the latest edition of Breakthrough and...
Forthcoming UKSPA Regional Meetings Announced
The next series of regional meetings for UKSPA Full and Associate Members, and key stakeholders have been announced. UKSPA regional member meetings provide a great opportunity to knowledge share, network with peers and shape the direction of UKSPA’S regional agenda....
Life Sciences: Translating, Scaling and Manufacturing
Andy Williams, chair of the Oxford-Cambridge Supercluster Board, led a discussion on translating, scaling and manufacturing in the life sciences sector as part of UKSPA’s 40th anniversary conference at Warwick University. He said: “We do have great science and we're...
Blog
Wondering How “Sustainable” Your Lab Really is? This Benchmarking Tool Can Help
Phil Kelly, Partner at Ridge, and Deputy Research and Technical Officer at I2SL’s UK chapter How do you define a “sustainable” laboratory? Net Zero, BREEAM, LEED, Ska, WELL, LEAF – the potential metrics go on and on, and each is continually evolving. It’s no wonder...
Cogent Skills: Helping Science Parks Grow and Keep Their Talent
Cogent Skills is a charity with one clear mission: to help businesses in the UK’s science, technology, and manufacturing sectors attract, recruit and manage the people they need to thrive. Strategic Workforce Support Cogent Skills works with businesses to identify...
Data drives the opportunity for the UK science and technology sector to meet the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard
By Simon Wyatt, Sustainability Partner, Cundall As an industry so heavily reliant on carbon, suggesting a building is net zero carbon is a big claim. The launch of the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard last September is the most significant advancement the...
Why SMEs Are Rethinking Their Marketing Strategy to Grow in 2025
By Helen Earl, Centre Manager, The EpiCentre, Haverhill The marketing landscape has changed significantly in the past two years, and many SMEs are beginning to take notice. For start-ups and growing businesses focused on R&D, strategy, or business development,...
The 8Cs of Smart Business Expansion: A Simple Framework for Going Big, the Right Way
[Copyright Gary Jennings] By Gary Jennings, Innovation Director, The EpiCentre, Haverhill Expansion Isn’t Just About More Sales It’s easy to assume that business growth is all about getting more customers, selling more products, and making more money. But...
Latest Edition of UKSPA News Bulletin now available via LinkedIn. Be sure to subscribe.
Welcome to the latest edition of the UKSPA News Bulletin, your definitive source for updates on UKSPA events, publications and UKSPA member news. In this issue, we bring you all the latest dates for our next four conferences, the latest edition of Breakthrough and...
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