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Reflections from the UK Global R&D and Science Investment Summit 2026 By Ruth Hall, Chief Executive, UK Science Park Association (UKSPA) Last week, UKSPA was proud to host a panel discussion at the UK Global R&D and Science Investment Summit, bringing together...
The Milburn Review: the shortest answer is doing.
Science Parks and Innovation clusters are part of the NEET solution. By Ruth Hall, Chief Executive, UK Science Park Association (UKSPA) The publication of Alan Milburn’s interim review into young people highlights the scale of the challenge facing those not in...
Backing Regional Innovation for Growth
Innovation is most effective when it builds on local strengths. The Government has announced plans to give regional leaders greater control over innovation funding, with investment designed to support high growth sectors, create jobs and strengthen local economies....
Midlands universities unveil ‘A New Era of Commercialisation’ as the region positions itself as the UK’s next major innovation powerhouse
Midlands Innovation has launched 'A New Era of Commercialisation', a landmark report showcasing the scale and accelerating momentum of the Midlands’ university driven innovation ecosystem. The findings demonstrate that the Midlands is on a journey to becoming one of...
CWOW 2026: Cambridge’s Life Sciences Showcase Expands to Oxford & London
Cambridge Wide Open Week (CWOW) returns 11–19 June 2026, sharing the spirit and buzz of the week-long, interactive festival with Oxford and London for the very first time. The Cambridge-Oxford-London corridor is widely regarded as one of the most productive life...
Industry calls for a National Blueprint to Unlock the Commercial Potential of UK Science
Senior figures from across industry, academia, investment and government met yesterday (Thursday 26 March 2026) at the House of Lords, for a roundtable hosted by The Lord Ranger of Northwood, to discuss the findings of a new report commissioned by Pioneer Group and...
UKSPA Partners with London Lab Live 2026
London Lab Live 2026 event is set to bring together visionaries, thought leaders, and professionals from various lab industries (pharma, chemicals & materials, food & beverage, FMCG, academia, biotech, real estate, and many more) to explore, collaborate and...
Plans for 100,000 sq ft Lab Space at 1-12 Magdalen Street Approved
Oxford City Council approves plans for life sciences, innovation and technology space at site of former Debenhams in Oxford The Crown Estate’s plans to transform the former Debenhams in Oxford city centre, located at 1-12 Magdalen Street, into a new 100,000 sq ft home...
UKSPA Partners with the UK Business Tech Awards 2026
The UK Science Park Association is delighted to partner with the UK Business Tech Awards 2026, a national celebration of organisations and innovators transforming industries through technology. The awards recognise the companies, teams, and individuals who are...
British Science Week, run by the British Science Association, is a ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths, featuring entertaining and engaging events and activities across the UK for people of all ages. British Science Week 2026 runs from...
UKSPA Welcomes Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park as a New Member
Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park began in 2015 with development led by Legacy Park Ltd, a not-for profit company, in collaboration with developers Scarborough Group International. The Park is backed by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, Sheffield City...
Imperial’s Leap Incubator Attracts Five Innovative Startups in First Month
Leap, the new shared lab incubator space from Imperial Incubator located at ARC West London, has officially opened its doors and demand is already surging. Just one month after launch, five early-stage science companies have moved into the space. The first cohort of...
The Barts Life Science Cluster Launches in Whitechapel, East London
With planned investment of over £800m, the Cluster brings together Barts Health NHS Trust and private investors to unite clinical excellence and commercial innovation. Science Minister Lord Vallance said: “we have ambitious goals for making the UK Europe's leader when...
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...