UKSPA Conferences 2022
Further information and registration details on these next two UKSPA in-person events will be available shortly
3 and 4 March 2022, The Oxford Science Park
9 and 10 June 2022, Circle Square, Manchester
UKSPA Webinars
The ongoing series of webinars run as part of UKSPA’S programme of sharing good practice, networking, communication, research, promotion and advocacy. The next series of webinars will be announced shortly.
The Latest News
Quantum Science looks to further expansion after securing place on Innovate UK Edge’s Scaleup Programme
Quantum Science Ltd (QS), a leading British nanomaterials innovator and developer based at Sci-Tech Daresbury’s Techspace One, has been accepted on Innovate UK Edge’s Scaleup Programme, following a rigorous highly competitive three-stage screening process. First...
Becoming a ‘Science and Technology Superpower’ requires HMG to keep its foot on the R&D accelerator
The autumn saw the Chancellor unveil the Budget and Spending Review 2021, critical for resourcing and implementing the government’s Innovation Strategy which was launched in July and signalled the government’s intention to place science, technology and innovation...
Making innovation in business accessible
In order for innovation to be successful, it needs to be a collaborative, open process where the tools are available to everyone. Joanna Birch – Director of Innovation, Enterprise and Employability at Birmingham City University – explains how the University is taking...
Member News
Quantum Science looks to further expansion after securing place on Innovate UK Edge’s Scaleup Programme
Quantum Science Ltd (QS), a leading British nanomaterials innovator and developer based at Sci-Tech Daresbury’s Techspace One, has been accepted on Innovate UK Edge’s Scaleup Programme, following a rigorous highly competitive three-stage screening process. First...
Making innovation in business accessible
In order for innovation to be successful, it needs to be a collaborative, open process where the tools are available to everyone. Joanna Birch – Director of Innovation, Enterprise and Employability at Birmingham City University – explains how the University is taking...
Bidwells names new science and technology boss
Bidwells has named Max Bryan as its new head of science and technology. He replaces David Williams, who left the consultancy last year to become commercial director at Harwell Campus in Oxfordshire. Bryan has been with Bidwells since 2018. He leads its office and...
Booming digital sector fuels growth at Platform
18 new businesses moved to Platform during the last three months of 20217 existing companies at Platform expanded as a result of growth £1.6bn growth predictions for Yorkshire’s digital tech sector expected to fuel further demand in 2022 Bruntwood SciTech welcomed 18...
Biotech start-up expands at Heyford Park Innovation Centre
A biotech start-up founded in the middle of the pandemic is expanding at Heyford Park Innovation Centre. Oxford StemTech first moved to the site in September 2020 after being established by Oxford University researchers. Graduates from Heyford Park Innovation Centre...
Latest building at Exeter Science Park to support 100 new jobs in science and technology
Exeter Science Park’s new £5 million centre for maturing STEMM (science, technology, engineering, maths and medical) businesses opened its doors in January 2022, providing bespoke laboratory and office space for 100 jobs. The first tenants to move into the 14,000...
Sector News
Becoming a ‘Science and Technology Superpower’ requires HMG to keep its foot on the R&D accelerator
The autumn saw the Chancellor unveil the Budget and Spending Review 2021, critical for resourcing and implementing the government’s Innovation Strategy which was launched in July and signalled the government’s intention to place science, technology and innovation...
Electric vehicle battery Gigafactory in West Midlands gets green light
The West Midlands Gigafactory joint venture has taken the next step in its journey to deliver a Gigafactory in the West Midlands with planning committees supporting the outline planning application for its site in Coventry and Warwickshire. Warwick District Council...
Manufacturers see positive outlook for 2022 – Make UK/PwC survey
Optimism tempered by fight for talent and escalating input costs Three quarters of companies expect conditions in manufacturing to improveTwo thirds of companies see the UK as a competitive location for manufacturing - but as many say leaving the EU has hampered their...
New Chief Executive appointed at UKSPA
James Chaffer has been appointed as Chief Executive of the United Kingdom Science Park Association (UKSPA). James will join UKSPA on 4 January 2022 following the retirement of Jim Duvall who leaves after fourteen years at the Association. James is currently...
AstraZeneca opens new £1 billion research centre within the Cambridge Biomedical Campus
AstraZeneca has officially opened The Discovery Centre (DISC) in Cambridge – a state-of-the-art research and development facility designed to the world’s highest environmental standards and accommodating over 2,200 research scientists. The new £1bn facility will...
WISE launches Covid Unsung Heroes Awards
WISE, the campaign for diversity, inclusion and change in STEM, has launched its Covid Unsung Heroes Awards to celebrate the women working in STEM that have changed lives, communities and the economy for the better during the pandemic. Kay Hussain, WISE’s Chief...
Association News
Becoming a ‘Science and Technology Superpower’ requires HMG to keep its foot on the R&D accelerator
The autumn saw the Chancellor unveil the Budget and Spending Review 2021, critical for resourcing and implementing the government’s Innovation Strategy which was launched in July and signalled the government’s intention to place science, technology and innovation...
Budget will not meet ambitions of Innovation Strategy
Authors: Patrick Bonnett, Steve Yianni and Jane Gate Slowing investment will make science superpower status less likely, say Patrick Bonnett and colleagues The budget was a chance to begin implementing the government’s Innovation Strategy. Launching the strategy...
UKSPA is looking to appoint an early career professional board member
An UKSPA Board initiative to help improve diversity and representation. Last year UKSPA appointed two co-opted members of the UKSPA Board. Following an open application process Alice Reeve (Hethel Innovation) and Joe Caine (Keele University Science Park) were...
Blog
Becoming a ‘Science and Technology Superpower’ requires HMG to keep its foot on the R&D accelerator
The autumn saw the Chancellor unveil the Budget and Spending Review 2021, critical for resourcing and implementing the government’s Innovation Strategy which was launched in July and signalled the government’s intention to place science, technology and innovation...
Making innovation in business accessible
In order for innovation to be successful, it needs to be a collaborative, open process where the tools are available to everyone. Joanna Birch – Director of Innovation, Enterprise and Employability at Birmingham City University – explains how the University is taking...
A whole different IT environment: adapting science parks for a new way of working
Richard Fowler, Technical Sales & Account Manager of RA Information systems, UKSPA Partner Member, provides an overview of the main tech areas that have changed and advanced over the last two years and offers some insight in to how sector operators have had to...
Budget will not meet ambitions of Innovation Strategy
Authors: Patrick Bonnett, Steve Yianni and Jane Gate Slowing investment will make science superpower status less likely, say Patrick Bonnett and colleagues The budget was a chance to begin implementing the government’s Innovation Strategy. Launching the strategy...
Avison Young releases Ten Trends for a Zero Carbon World
Avison Young has released its Ten Trends for a Zero Carbon World, a look at how actions to address climate change are impacting the development, investment and occupation of real estate. A key component of the wider Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) debate,...
Discovery Park CEO comments on today’s spending review announcement
Mayer Schreiber, CEO of Discovery Park in Kent, one of the UK’s fastest-growing communities of life science business, including Pfizer, Viatris and Concept Life Sciences. He said: “I am delighted by the Chancellor’s announcement of £1.4Billion of funding into the new...
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