Case Studies
Babcock and Plymouth Science Park launch Advanced Manufacturing Lab in new innovation partnership
Babcock International, the aerospace, defence and security company, has opened a new state of-the-art Additive Manufacturing centre today as part of a new partnership with Plymouth Science Park (PSP). The facility will allow Babcock to ramp up its advanced technology...
Laboratory space at The Epicentre, Haverhill, proves a winner and more is on the way
The laboratory space at the EpiCentre in Haverhill has proved so successful, with all 16 lab benches now let that the rest of the ground floor offices are to be converted into additional lab space to meet demand. Jaynic, the owner of the EpiCentre, advised by the...
Proposals launched for new science, tech and residential development at Alderley Park
Bruntwood SciTech’s Alderley Park in Cheshire is set to expand as it looks to the next phase of its masterplan development which will enhance the Park’s offering as an inspiring place to work, innovate, live and relax. Bruntwood SciTech - a 50:50 joint...
The Cheshire Observatory in the University of Chester’s Thornton Science Park gets approval
The Cheshire Observatory in the University of Chester’s Thornton Science Park was approved by Cheshire West and Chester Council. This means the £31 million project will be delivered in full by 2024. The Glasgow Observatory is already operational and...
Building a future for cutting -edge science
Rui Dinis, Head of Life Sciences, Elementa Consulting, is a life sciences expert who has spent more than 20 years exploring the drivers behind the complex design of laboratories, discusses how we can add value to limited space to support the future of the UK’s...
Events programme at the Epicentre attracts leading investors and influencers
The EpiCentre in Haverhill is fast becoming a destination for stand-out events in the East of England. After a successful series of events in 2021, the programme for Spring 2022 starts with a landmark event bringing together leading universities to share best practice...
Hydrogen pioneer Hypoint chooses Discovery Park
HyPoint is investing £11m in its team, as well as a new research, development and production centre at Discovery Park, Kent. It is part of its commitment to advancing zero carbon-emission aviation by developing its turbo air-cooled hydrogen fuel cell systems for...
Levelling up requires an end to policy churn
Stronger links between civil servants and R&D would help local economies, says Patrick Bonnett No-one could argue with the profound need to level up the UK. We are one of the most geographically unequal major economies in the world, and inequality has worsened...
The National Innovation Centre for Data is seeking a Venue Technician
The National Innovation Centre for Data (NICD) at Newcastle University is seeking a Venue Technician to play a lead role in providing comprehensive AV and technical support for all commercial events and meetings held at The Catalyst building. This role will work...
Levelling Up White Paper and Life Sciences
The UK Government’s recently released “Levelling up White Paper” makes for interesting reading in the context of the life sciences sector. In advance of a more in-depth review, here are some of the key points and my thoughts, focusing on two of the main areas of...
Nexus scales up as community reaches membership milestone
University of Leeds’ innovation hub Nexus is scaling up its business support network as the innovation-led community reaches a 100-member milestone. “When we launched back in May 2019, our ambition was always to make Leeds a global centre for fast growing start-ups.”...
The UK government’s Levelling Up white paper, outlines plans for three new ‘Innovation Accelerators’.
The new Silicon Valley-style ‘Innovation Accelerators’ will aim to create new jobs and boost regional economies across Greater Manchester, the West Midlands and Glasgow. The three new centres for innovation, research and development will be backed by £100m of...
Plymouth Science Park tenant Knowthis celebrates business expansion
Creative design agency Knowthis, based at Plymouth Science Park, are expanding into larger offices at the Park to accommodate their business growth. Since launching in 2020 design experts Knowthis, which specialise in business to business marketing, have been...
Charnwood Campus welcomes another strategic partner on site
As part of Medilink Midlands strategic growth plans, the company is excited to announce that it has become the latest organisation to take space at Charnwood Campus the rapidly growing science, innovation and technology park. As the Midlands life sciences industry...
SETsquared Bristol tech companies raise record investment
Companies who are part of SETsquared Bristol, the acclaimed tech incubator, attracted record investment of £98.8 million in 2021. The figure was equivalent to 15% of the total £636 million raised by Bristol businesses in 2021, evidence of a promising market recovery...