UKSPA 40th Anniversary Conference Tours
The UKSPA 40th Anniversary Conference includes the opportunity to explore cutting-edge facilities and connect with like-minded colleagues during guided tours and networking activities.
40th Anniversary Conference Tickets
Join the celebrations of UKSPA’s 40th anniversary at the University of Warwick on the 16th-18th October 2024.
This Anniversary Conference will include Tours and a Gala Awards Dinner. Tickets are available to book now.
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Rockpool Investments Backs Cyber Security and Network Infrastructure Specialist
Rockpool has invested in Communicate, a leading provider of cyber security and network infrastructure solutions. Communicate is partnering with Rockpool to pursue an ambitious buy-and-build strategy in the IT services sector, following three successful acquisitions to...
Communicate Acquires York Data Services in Strategic Expansion
Communicate, a leading provider of cybersecurity and network infrastructure solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of York Data Services, marking the company’s fourth acquisition and first since partnering with private equity investor Rockpool...
The Epicentre to Host Female Angel Investing Seminar and Pitching Day on Friday 27th September
Anglia Capital Group (ACG) is holding a female Angel investing seminar and pitching day at The EpiCentre, near Cambridge, on Friday 27th September 2024, sponsored by the British Business Bank. As part of ACG’s focus on females, the Female Angel Investor Series -...
Member News
Rockpool Investments Backs Cyber Security and Network Infrastructure Specialist
Rockpool has invested in Communicate, a leading provider of cyber security and network infrastructure solutions. Communicate is partnering with Rockpool to pursue an ambitious buy-and-build strategy in the IT services sector, following three successful acquisitions to...
Communicate Acquires York Data Services in Strategic Expansion
Communicate, a leading provider of cybersecurity and network infrastructure solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of York Data Services, marking the company’s fourth acquisition and first since partnering with private equity investor Rockpool...
The Epicentre to Host Female Angel Investing Seminar and Pitching Day on Friday 27th September
Anglia Capital Group (ACG) is holding a female Angel investing seminar and pitching day at The EpiCentre, near Cambridge, on Friday 27th September 2024, sponsored by the British Business Bank. As part of ACG’s focus on females, the Female Angel Investor Series -...
York Biotech Campus Welcomes Two New Occupiers
York Biotech Campus (YBC) has announced that Microsaic Systems and Labskin Limited have secured lab space atthe leading hub for bioscience. Microsaic Systems supplies the industry leading, comprehensive solution for water purity monitoring, protection and...
Plymouth Science Park Announces Leadership Transition
Plymouth Science Park (PSP), has announced that CEO Ian McFadzen will be stepping down from his role in November 2024. The PSP Board has initiated a search for his successor. Mr McFadzen, who has led the Science Park for seven years, will be taking up the position of...
Roslin Innovation Centre Appoints  Director of Innovation for the Easter Bush Campus
Val Hughes-White appointed Director of Innovation (DoI) for the University of Edinburgh’s Easter Bush Campus, a critical role to continue the growth and recognition of this leading research and innovation community within Midlothian Science Zone. Val Hughes-White...
Sector News
Delancey Given Green Light To Build State-Of-The-Art New Commercial Building In Islington
Investment adviser Delancey has secured a resolution to grant planning to develop a ground up, best-in-class 200,000 sq. ft GIA commercial building with the capability for office, laboratory and research space. In a planning committee meeting on Monday, Islington...
o2h Group heralds massive demand for Cambridge Wide Open Day
Attendance levels for the 2024 Cambridge Wide Open Day on Wednesday June 12 are already double the numbers at last year’s inaugural event. o2h Group, which is organising the event, has persuaded some world-class life science and technology companies plus relevant...
The Crown Estate announces significant new partnership to provide vital workspace to support UK’s science, technology and innovation ambitions
The site of the former Debenhams in Oxford will soon be transformed into a c.100,000 sq ft life sciences, technology and innovation space in the heart of the city, as The Crown Estate partners with Oxford Science Enterprises and Pioneer Group to provide vital lab space in the region. The project represents an initial investment of c.£125 million by The Crown Estate, marking the start of a partnership that has a long-term ambition to invest up to £1.5 billion to support the UK’s science, technology and innovation sectors.
The Oxford Trust launches Accessing Science Fund to support young people into STEM
The Oxford Trust has launched the Accessing Science Fund to improve science learning for children and young people who are less likely to have access to STEM activities and resources in schools and community groups across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
Liverpool City Region Innovation Investment Summit Goes Global
Liverpool City Region is to host its third Innovation Investment Summit in May - bringing together business leaders from around the world to blend global experience with local knowledge to drive the innovation agenda. Aimed at connecting policy holders, regional...
Upcoming Events at the Royal Institution
Event name: The future of fusion Location: The Royal Institution and online Time: Friday 3 May, 7.00pm - 8.30pm Booking link In the next event collaboration between the Ri and the UKAEA, join Sir Ian Chapman as he leads a panel discussion on the future of fusion...
Association News
Board Director Opportunities for UKSPA Members
Under UKSPA's Articles of Association, the positions of Directors and Officers of the Association are appointed by UKSPA Full Members. This year, due to two Directors stepping down from their positions, we have Board vacancies for: One Full Member representative, One...
UKSPA Seeks to Appoint New ‘Early Career Professional’ Board Observers
Back in 2021, UKSPA appointed two individuals from amongst the Association’s membership to act as Early Career Professional Observers to the UKSPA Board.  Following an open application process, Emily Roberts (Outreach & Community Manager at M-SParc - Menai Science...
Two Exciting Job Opportunities at UKSPA
The United Kingdom Science Park Association (UKSPA) is looking to appoint two new team members - an Events & Marketing Manager and a Membership Administrator. The position of Events & Marketing Manager is an exciting and high-profile new role at UKSPA, that...
Blog
What Are The Current Investment Trends In The Life Sciences Sector?
Research conducted by Pioneer Group sheds light on the current investment trends shaping the life sciences landscape, offering insights into where capital is being allocated and what it means for the sector. The fall in venture capital investment levels over recent...
Tackling the Growth Challenge: We need to focus on Chasm II –  Uday Phadke   Â
The UK’s focus on early-stage prototype development and later stage ‘scale-up’ overlooks the complexities of commercialisation so in this blog we discuss the need for a more comprehensive approach to tackling 'Chasm II' which would require a shift in policy and...
Investing in Life Science – Learnings From the First Round of Investments From Discovery Park Ventures
Investing in life science companies is both challenging and rewarding. The sector is constantly evolving and comes with a lot of unknowns and risks, especially at the commercialisation stage. However, with the potential to help create a positive impact to society and...
Expression Edits At The EpiCentre
We spoke to Chief Operating Officer Dr Rebecca Godfrey about how ExpresionEdits was started, what it is currently working on and how its experience at The EpiCentre has helped it grow the business and move on to the next phase of its expansion. How Was the Company...
How to Build a High-Performance Life Science Team
When it comes to recruitment, the life sciences industry is undoubtedly highly competitive. With demand for skilled professionals often outpacing the supply, attracting (and retaining) qualified candidates with the right expertise can be a significant challenge for...
How to Activate a Circular Economy in the Built Environment
When planning a new build, retrofit or refurb project, taking a circular approach is increasingly important to achieving Net Zero targets, sitting alongside energy efficiency and renewable energy sources. But how achievable is this? Mace’s insights report, ‘Closing...
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