Case Studies
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...
HEMISPHERE Goes Back to the Future with Red Brick Design
Sciontec has unveiled a new look for its HEMISPHERE laboratory and office space scheme in Liverpool, due to complete in 2028, including a fully brick-built exterior echoing the city’s architectural heritage. The 150,000 sq ft (gross), eight-storey development on...
Glasgow Opens Doors to its Latest Purpose-Built Life Sciences Hub
Wes Streeting, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Marks Official Launch of Health Innovation Hub Pictured: left to right: Professor Andy Schofield, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Glasgow, Wes Streeting, Secretary of State for Health and...
SignaCor named winner of Discovery Spark programme, receiving £250K from Zinc VC
SignaCor Therapeutics has been named the winner of Discovery Park's startup growth programme for innovations in cardiovascular health, securing £250k in funding from venture capital firm Zinc. This investment forms part of a £1M seed round expected to close in...
University of Warwick Science Park Launches ‘AI Lab’ That Helps SMEs Create Web Apps in Minutes, Not Months
A new service which helps SMEs and start-ups roll out market-ready web apps in minutes instead of months through a collaboration with a cutting-edge AI firm has been unveiled. The University of Warwick Science Park has launched its new ‘Ignite Applied AI Lab’...
Babraham Research Campus Ltd Appoints Dr Rich Ferrie as Chief Executive Officer
Babraham Research Campus Ltd (BRCL), which is responsible for the development and management of Babraham Research Campus, is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Rich Ferrie to the role of Chief Executive Officer. Rich joins Babraham Research Campus from LBIC...
How Dark Labs Will Influence the UK’s Science Sector
Author: Andrew Somerville, Partner, Cundall There has been a recent resurgence of interest in dark labs within the UK. They can be key to some very niche, but important, breakthroughs in science. The fascination, however, lies in how the buildings exist and operate....
University of Southampton Science Park Hits 1MW Solar Milestone
Clean energy company, Absolar has announced that University of Southampton Science Park has become the first science park in the UK to reach 1 megawatt (MW) of installed solar capacity which is a landmark milestone that will prevent 220 Tonnes of CO₂ emissions...
Growing SMEs: Why Ecosystems Matter – Panel & Networking Event
Growing SMEs: Why Ecosystems Matter – Panel & Networking Event Date: Wednesday 18th MarchTime: 6:30pm-9pmLocation: Health Innovation Hub The Living Laboratory is hosting a free panel discussion and networking event for SMEs operating in health and life sciences on...
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...
Glasgow’s Health Innovation Hub signs new tenant, Panthera
Located within the Glasgow Riverside Innovation District (GRID), the highly anticipated Health Innovation Hub (HiH) has secured Panthera as a new tenant ahead of its official opening next month. The announcement further strengthens the Hub’s growing community of...
Further Growth for Wilton Centre Companies Leading the Metal Recycling Revolution
22,000 sq ft of space in Wilton Centre’s Technical Development Area (TDA) has been leased to growing companies breathing new life into used metals and accelerating Teesside’s net zero ambitions. An iconic research space in Europe’s R&D landscape, Wilton Centre...
Discovery Park to Host 3rd Innovation Showcase Event with University of Kent
Discovery Park and University of Kent will host their third joint Innovation Showcase on Thursday, 5th March, bringing together academics, industry, clinical partners and funders. The showcase explores the progress and impact of research projects funded through...
KluraLabs Secures £8 Million to Scale Packaging Innovation and Reduce Food Waste Globally
KluraLabs, The EpiCentre-based materials science company transforming food packaging in Haverhill, has successfully raised £8 million in funding to accelerate the rollout of its pioneering technology across global retail supply chains. The investment will support...