BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//UKSPA - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:UKSPA X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.ukspa.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for UKSPA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20200101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20190331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20191027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20200329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20201025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251120T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251121T170000 DTSTAMP:20260525T112704 CREATED:20250429T124636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T101515Z UID:23412-1763625600-1763744400@www.ukspa.org.uk SUMMARY:UKSPA Winter Conference\, Lancaster University\, 20th and 21st November 2025 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/event/ukspa-winter-conference-discovery-park-20th-and-21st-november-2025/ LOCATION:Lancaster University CATEGORIES:UKSPA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250703T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250704T170000 DTSTAMP:20260525T112704 CREATED:20250429T123706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T133132Z UID:23408-1751529600-1751648400@www.ukspa.org.uk SUMMARY:UKSPA Summer Conference 2025 - 3rd and 4th July\, Rothamsted Enterprises DESCRIPTION:UKSPA members and stakeholders will gather at Rothamsted Enterprises on Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th July\, for the UKSPA Summer Conference 2025. The Conference will have keynote and plenary sessions taking place at their dedicated conferencing facilities. There will also be opportunities to tour their state-of-the-art facilities. \nThroughout the two days\, leading speakers from the UKSPA network and key partners and stakeholders will discuss in-depth the challenges\, opportunities\, and innovative ways the sector continues to engage\, inspire\, and grow through a series of plenary and best practice sessions. \nIn addition to hearing from numerous  key stakeholders in the South East and nationally\, the Summer Conference will be looking at subjects including\, Innovation\, Science Parks and BBSRC\, Life Sciences\, Balancing Supply and Demand Innovation\, Local Growth and Devolution\, Public attitudes to R&D Investment\, Talent\, Skills & The Innovation sector and much more! \nAbout Our Hosts\nRothamsted Enterprises\, Harpenden\, is located on the historic Rothamsted Campus\, the world leading agricultural research institute. It provides an exceptional environment where business\, science\, and innovation converge. Rothamsted Enterprises is dedicated to promoting collaboration and driving global impact by offering a range of facilities that cater to the needs of the ever-expanding Agri-tech sector. \nThe campus boasts office and lab spaces designed to support the growth of innovative businesses. These spaces are tailored to meet the specific needs of companies working in agriculture\, technology\, and life sciences. The office spaces are equipped with modern amenities that create an ideal environment for productivity and collaboration. The lab facilities are cutting-edge\, providing businesses with the tools and infrastructure necessary to conduct high-level scientific research. These labs are designed to accommodate a range of scientific activities\, ensuring businesses have access to everything they need to advance their research and development efforts. The campus also boasts a modern Conference Centre and Grade 1 listed Manor House\, and all profits return to world-leading agricultural innovation at Rothamsted Research. \nBeyond physical spaces\, Rothamsted Enterprises offers access to Rothamsted Research’s renowned scientific services. These services include advanced analytical capabilities\, data science expertise\, and access to decades of agricultural research. Companies based at Rothamsted benefit from the opportunity to collaborate directly with leading scientists\, tapping into their knowledge and expertise to tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges\, such as food security and climate change. Their services are also available to hire to the external business community. \nRothamsted Enterprises is a thriving community where innovation flourishes. With a strong commitment to sustainability and continuous development\, Rothamsted Enterprises is poised to remain at the forefront of agricultural research and innovation\, providing businesses with the resources and support they need to make a global impact. \nTours: Exploring Rothamsted Enterprises\nSample Archive: the historic heart of Rothamsted\, the archive is a unique scientific resource containing over a third of a million plant and soil samples collected from our long term experiments\, shedding light on the impacts of farming over decades of studies. Find out why mining the DNA in these samples is giving us new insights into soil health\, whether older crop varieties were more nutritious and why Victorian scientists were putting bullock blood on farm fields. \nScanalyser and national insect survey: The world’s first field crop analytics facility\, the robotic field scanalyzer comprises of a gantry that supports a motorised measuring platform with multiple sensors. Crops within a 15m x 120m area can be monitored throughout the season with a high degree of resolution and reproducibility\, turbocharging the plant breeding programme we will need to combat a changing climate. Next to it are the traps and vertical radar for the long-running national insect survey which is enabling scientists to better understand the dynamics of insect decline. \nCurrent Agenda:\nThursday 3rd July \n 11.00 – 12.30    Registration and Tours.  \n12.30 – 13.30     Lunch\, Networking and Exhibition   \n13.30 – 13.45     UKSPA Welcome – Dr Sally Basker\, UKSPA Chair                              \n13.45 – 14.00 \nWelcome from the Hosts: \n          Speaker: Nicole Sadd\, CEO\, Rothamsted Enterprises \n 14.00 – 14.30  \nThe Entrepreneurs Journey                     \nFranklin Keck\, CEO\, RemePhy Technologies\nDr. Marine. Valton\, CEO and Co-Founder\, Nourisol \n 14.30 – 15.30  \nInnovation\, Science Park and BBSRC \nThe five BBSRC campuses are each distinct and at a different stage of development. CEOs from each campus reflect on their individual campus’ journey             \nNicole Sadd\, CEO\, Rothamsted Enterprises\nRhian Hayward MBE\, Chief Executive Officer\, AberInnovation\nVal Hughes-White\, RIC & Agritech Innovation Director\, Roslin Innovation Centre\nStuart Hay\, Chief Operating Officer\, Babraham Research Campus\nDr Nick Goodwin\, Chief Operating Officer\, Anglia Innovation Partnership\, Norwich Research Park \n15.30 – 16.00 – Coffee/Networking and Exhibition   \n16.00 – 17.00 \nLife Sciences\, Balancing Supply and Demand- panel discussion \n         Panellists: \nMiranda Knaggs\, Corporate Development Director\, Pioneer Group\nSuketu Shah\, Head of Life Sciences -Property Asset Management\, JLL\nOliver King\, Development & Leasing Director\, Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst\nDuncan May\, Partner\, Bidwells \n 17.00 – 21.00  Drinks Reception and BBQ at Rothamsted Enterprises. \n\nKindly sponsored by Communicate Technology Dress Code: Smart Casual \nPlease note that we will be arranging coaches to transport delegates back to Aubrey Park Hotel after the BBQ and arranging a return to Rothamsted Enterprises on the Friday morning. Do please indicate when registering if you wished to use the coach service. You can leave your Car at Rothamsted Enterprises overnight should you wish. \nFriday 4th July \n8.30 – 9.00              Registration   \n9.00 – 10.00     \nThis session brings together key regional stakeholders sharing their latest initiatives\, collaborations\, and visions. \nSpeakers TBC \n10.00 – 10.30 Coffee/Networking and Exhibition   \n10.30 – 11.30 \nNet Zero – Science Parks and Tenant collaboration – Effective strategies\, Challenges and Opportunities. Fundamental to achieving net zero will be collaboration between landlords and tenants. \n                   Chair: Liz Sparrow\, Partner\, Ridge and Partners LLP \n         Panellists: \nEmmanuel Deschamps\, Associate Director – Sustainability\, Harwell Campus\nLuke Laverty\, Associate\, NBBJ\nDebbie Jones\, Low Carbon Innovation Manager\, Menai Science Park \n11.30 – 12.30 \nSpeakers TBC \n11.30 – 12.30 \nKeynotes \nPeople and Places: How to put R&D on the map? \nDr Ben Bleasdale\, Director of Public Opinion\, Campaign for Science and EngineeringLuke Laverty\, Associate\, NBBJ\nDebbie Jones\, Low Carbon Innovation Manager\, Menai Science Park\nGreg Wade\, Head of Innovation Policy\, Universities UK \n12.30 – 1.30 Lunch\, Networking\, Exhibition \n14:00 \nTOURS \nCLOSE \n  \nDirections by Car and Train\nServiced by excellent transport links\, Rothamsted is just 10 minutes from London Luton International Airport and 25 minutes from London St Pancras International. \nTravelling by Car: Harpenden is about 7 miles north of the M25 London Orbital Motorway and close to Junctions 9/10 of the M1. \nFrom the M1: \n– Take J9\, follow the signs to Redbourn\n– Go past the Hertfordshire County Showground on your right\n– At the roundabout take the first exit (left) and follow the B487 until the next roundabout\n– At the roundabout take the first exit (left) onto the A1081\, Rothamsted \nRothamsted is signposted on your left. \nVisitor Parking: \nThere is a large car park available on-site to all visitors signposted Conference Parking. However vehicles are left on the premises at the owner’s risk. Rothamsted Enterprises accepts no responsibility for loss\, theft\, or damage to vehicles or their contents while parked on campus\, including overnight stays. \nVenue Address: \nRothamsted Enterprises\, West Common\, Harpenden\, Hertfordshire\,AL5 2JQ \nTravelling by Train:  \nHarpenden is 28 mins by train from London St Pancras International (adjoined with London Kings Cross). \nTaxis are available on arrival at Harpenden station.\nRothamsted is approximately 10 minutes’ walk from the station. \nTravelling by Air \nThe closest international airports are Luton\, Heathrow and Stansted. \nFrom Luton\, take the coach to Luton Airport Parkway train station and take the train line direct to Harpenden. From Heathrow take a Piccadilly Line underground train towards Cockfosters to St Pancras International and take the train line direct to Harpenden. From Stansted\, travel by train into London and then onto St Pancras International. Alternatively\, take the coach from Stansted to Luton Airport\, take the bus to Luton Airport Parkway train station\, then take the train to Harpenden. \nLuton Airport is 20 mins from Rothamsted Enterprises. \nLondon Gatwick Airport is a 1-hour 15mins train journey from Harpenden station. \nLondon Heathrow and London Stansted airports are approximately an hour’s drive from Rothamsted Enterprises (dependent on traffic conditions). \nDrinks Reception and Summer BBQ\nA networking drinks reception and informal BBQ will be held on the evening of the 3rd July at Rothamsted Enterprises. Please note that we will be arranging coaches to transport delegates back to Aubrey Park Hotel after the BBQ\, and arranging a return to Rothamsted Enterprises on the Friday morning. Do please indicate when registering if you wished to use the coach service.  \nHotels\nAccommodation will be available at the Aubrey Park Hotel\, Hemel Hempstead Rd\, Redbourn\, St Albans AL3 7AF. We have reserved 60 rooms at a preferential conference rate. \nHotel: Aubrey Park Hotel\nBooking: Please email reservations@aubreypark.co.uk  with your arrival and departure dates\, and any bedroom requirements or preferences.  Please quote UKS030725 to receive the conference rate.\nArrival Date: 3rd July\,  2025\nDeparture Date: 4th July 2025\nRoom Type: Standard\nSingle Occupancy B&B: £93 per night \nOther hotels you may wish to consider: \n\nPremier Inn Luton South (M1\, J9) – 9 min drive\nHoliday Inn Luton South (M1\, J9) – 11 min drive\nHoliday Inn Hemel Hempstead (M1\, J8) – 15 min drive\nPremier Inn Dunstable South – 15 min drive\nHoliday Inn Express Dunstable – 16 min drive\nCourtyard by Marriot\, Luton Airport- 15 min drive\n\nSponsorship and Exhibition\nWe have a number of sponsorship and exhibition opportunities available\, please contact Adrian Sell for more details. \n\n  \n  URL:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/event/ukspa-summer-conference-2025-3rd-and-4th-july-rothamsted-enterprises/ LOCATION:Rothamsted Enterprises\, West Common\, Harpenden\, Hertfordshire\, AL5 2JQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:UKSPA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Rothamsted-Conference-Centre-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250313T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250314T170000 DTSTAMP:20260525T112704 CREATED:20241212T122455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T103641Z UID:22593-1741852800-1741971600@www.ukspa.org.uk SUMMARY:UKSPA Spring Conference 2025 - Exeter Science Park DESCRIPTION:UKSPA members and stakeholders will gather at Exeter Science Park\, on Thursday 13th and Friday 14th March\, for the UKSPA Spring Conference 2025. The Conference will be hosted by Exeter Science Park\, with the plenary sessions taking place at their dedicated conferencing facilities. There will also be opportunities to tour their state-of-the-art facilities. \nThroughout the two days\, leading speakers from the UKSPA network and key partners and stakeholders will discuss in-depth the challenges\, opportunities\, and innovative ways the sector continues to engage\, inspire\, and grow. \nIn addition to hearing from numerous  key stakeholders in the South West\, the Spring Conference will be looking at subjects including\, Funding Beyond the Golden Triangle\, Effective and Sustainable Incubation Ecosystems\, The Journey to Net Zero Carbon Science\, Sustainable Facilities and Infrastructure\, Equality\, Diversity and Inclusion- Inclusive Workspaces\, The Procurement Challenge in Volatile Markets. \nAbout Our Hosts\nExeter Science Park\, located in the heart of the South West\, situated close to the vibrant city of Exeter\, is easily accessible from (J29)M5\, Exeter Airport and the rail network. Located within a region known for its natural beauty and quality of life\, Exeter Science Park offers a unique work environment that combines professional opportunities with a high quality of life for employees and their families. It is a premier destination for STEMM innovation and business growth. and offers state-of-the-art EPC A+ offices\, laboratories\, and coworking spaces with flexible leases. \nBusinesses benefit from business growth support\, acceleration and innovation support through SetSquared Exeter/Exeter Innovation\, networking events\, conferencing facilities\, and through its partnerships with local universities and research institutions\, the park facilitates collaborations that bridge the gap between academic research and commercial applications. Sustainability is at the heart of Exeter Science Park. \nThe Park provides sustainable office and lab space and a commitment to a net zero carbon footprint\, encouraging the use of sustainable transport wherever possible. Both the Ada Lovelace and George Parker Bidder Buildings at the Park are net zero carbon. The new voco Zeal Hotel is a sustainable net zero carbon hotel and will be the conference hotel for the Spring Conference. \nConference Programme\nThe outline Conference Programme will be available to download shortly. \nDirections By Car and Train \nTravelling by Car: located strategically at the intersection of the South West’s major north-south (M5 and A38/A380) and east-west (A30) roads\, within three miles of Exeter International Airport and within five miles of Exeter St David’s mainline railway station. \nVisitor Parking \nAccess to the Science Park site is via a secure barrier system and car parking operates a number plate recognition system. Parking is available for visitors to the site; at the entrance barriers\, visitors should buzz through to the Science Park Centre to be allowed access. Electric vehicle charging points are also available on-site – see the ZapMap here. Visitors can also use the nearby Park and Change car park. \nVenue Address: Science Park Centre\, Babbage Way\, Exeter Science Park\, Clyst Honiton\, Exeter\, EX5 2FN what3words: ///entrust.aspect.flinches \nTravelling by Train:  Exeter St David’s destinations include London (2 hours)\, Bristol (1.25 hours) and Birmingham (2.5 hours). \nTravelling by Air Exeter International Airport’s destinations include UK and European cities. \nTaxis: Exeter has an extensive network of Taxis\, for those arriving at Exeter St David’s station you will find the Taxi rank at the station entrance. \nDrinks Reception and Networking Dinner\nA networking drinks reception and informal dinner will be held on the evening of the 13th March. \nHotels\nAccommodation will be available at the voco Zeal Exeter Science Park Hotel– the first lifecycle net zero carbon hotel. It has been designed to align with the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Framework Definition of the UK Green Building Council – the membership-led industry network. \nThe voco Zeal Exeter Science Park is thrilled to extend an exclusive preferential rate for the upcoming UKSPA annual conference. As a net zero carbon hotel\, they are committed to providing exceptional hospitality while minimizing our environmental impact. Their eco-conscious approach is seamlessly integrated with solar panel technology\, living trees on the ground floor\, and an adiabatic heating & cooling system\, ensuring your stay is both comfortable and responsible.. \nHotel: voco Zeal Exeter \nBooking:Please email info@vczealexeter.com  with your arrival and departure dates\, and any bedroom requirements or preferences. If you are travelling a little further\, or looking to make a weekend of the trip\, there are a small number of bedrooms available the night before\, and the preferential rate can be extended to Sunday\, subject to availability. \nArrival Date: 13th March 2025 \nDeparture Date: 14th March 2025 \nRoom Type: Standard Single Occupancy B&B: £105 per night \nSponsorship and Exhibition\nWe have a number of sponsorship and exhibition opportunities available\, please contact Adrian Sell for more details. \nDelegate Booking\nAll UKSPA Members are entitled to up to two free places at the Conference. There are a limited number of non-member places (or for the booking of an additional delegate place for Members) with delegate fees shown in the booking details. \nFOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND TO BOOK URL:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/event/ukspa-spring-conference-2025-exeter-science-park/ LOCATION:Exeter Science Park\, Science Park Centre\, Babbage Way\, Exeter Science Park\,\, Clyst Honiton\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX5 2FN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:UKSPA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241129T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241129T160000 DTSTAMP:20260525T112704 CREATED:20241104T094555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T094555Z UID:22409-1732892400-1732896000@www.ukspa.org.uk SUMMARY:UKSPA Annual General Meeting DESCRIPTION:Notice is hereby given that the 2024 Annual General Meeting of the MEMBERS of the United Kingdom Science Park Association\, constituted as a company limited by guarantee will be held online at 15:00 on Friday 29th  November 2024. \nThe AGM will include an address by Chief Executive\, James Chaffer on UKSPA’s activities over the last year\, as well as a financial report on the health of the Association and the appointment of new members to the Board of Directors. \nThe AGM Agenda\, along with the Draft Minutes of the 2023 AGM and the Audited Accounts for YE 31st March 2024 will be distributed to all registered attendees closer to the meeting date. \nPlease Note: Attendance is by invitation\, for members only ­– if you haven’t received your personal invitation then please contact katie.lycett@ukspa.org.uk for details.  Voting rights at the AGM are restricted to a single individual from each Full Member organisation.  If you are a Full Member and unable to attend the AGM\, please get in touch if you would like to nominate another Full Member to vote on your behalf. URL:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/event/ukspa-annual-general-meeting/ CATEGORIES:UKSPA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241016 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241019 DTSTAMP:20260525T112704 CREATED:20240207T202846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T084354Z UID:20079-1729036800-1729295999@www.ukspa.org.uk SUMMARY:UKSPA 40th Anniversary Conference & Gala Awards Dinner DESCRIPTION:UKSPA is 40\n This year we are celebrating UKSPA’s 40th anniversary\, which will be marked by a major conference at the University of Warwick on the 16th – 18th October. \nThe conference will include tours\, informal networking activities and a Gala Awards Dinner\, as well as plenary and parallel sessions addressing key themes\, with distinguished keynote speakers and sector specialists\, alongside vital member contributions. There will be a pre-conference dinner on the night of the 16th October at the British Motor Museum. \nExperience an expanded programme\, connect with industry leaders\, and enjoy networking opportunities and tours. This year to enable us to deliver an extraordinary event entry is not complementary\, we are offering a competitively priced all-inclusive package to include accommodation. \nConference Location: The Slate\, Warwick University\, CV4 7SH \n#UKSPA40 \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Event Partners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gold Partner\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Silver Partner\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Silver Partner\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Silver Partner URL:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/event/ukpsa40/ LOCATION:University Of Warwick\, The Slate Conference Centre\, Coventry\, CV4 7SH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:UKSPA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ukspa40logo.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240626T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240627T140000 DTSTAMP:20260525T112704 CREATED:20240507T111405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T135021Z UID:20317-1719399600-1719496800@www.ukspa.org.uk SUMMARY:UKSPA Summer Conference: Wed 26th & Thurs 27th June @ STEAMhouse\, powered by Birmingham City University DESCRIPTION:UKSPA members and stakeholders will gather at STEAMhouse\, powered by Birmingham City University\, on Wednesday 26th June and Thursday 27th June\, for the UKSPA Summer Conference 2024. The Conference will be hosted by STEAMhouse\, with the plenary sessions taking place at their dedicated conferencing facilities. There will also be opportunities to tour their state-of-the-art facilities\, including their new Digital Lab\, Production and Creative Spaces. \nThe two days will consider and debate current national and regional trends around Driving a Thriving Local Innovation Ecosystem\, Building Reuse\, Retrofitting and Health\, Wellbeing and Sustainable Buildings. \nUnlike many previous events\, the Summer Conference will be held over Wednesday and Thursday\, starting at 11:00 on Wednesday and concluding on Thursday lunchtime. Throughout the two days\, leading speakers from the UKSPA network and key partners and stakeholders will discuss in-depth the challenges\, opportunities\, and innovative ways the sector continues to engage\, inspire\, and grow. \nAbout Our Hosts\nOnce an integral part of Birmingham’s industrial past\, the Victorian section of STEAMhouse was originally the headquarters for the Eccles Rubber and Cycle Company. In 2007\, most of the building was destroyed by fire and remained derelict until being restored by Birmingham City University and re-launched as STEAMhouse in 2022. \nSTEAMhouse is a symbol of Birmingham’s commitment to industry and arts – a first-of-its-kind centre for collaborative innovation working at the intersection of Science\, Technology\, Engineering and the Arts (STEAM). \nConference Programme\nThe outline Conference Programme will be available to download shortly. The Agenda and Speakers List can be found here \nDirections By Car and Train \nA detailed map and directions for STEAMhouse can be found here \nTravelling by Car: Car parking is available in the nearby Millennium Point Car Park\, which is a 2min walk from the STEAMhouse buildingSTEAMhouse is within Birmingham City’s Clean Air Zone\, please click here to check whether this will impact your journey if travelling by car. \nVenue Address: STEAMhouse\, Belmont Row\, Birmingham\, B4 7RQ \nTravelling by Train:  \nMoor Street Station (approx. 0.4 miles\, 9 min walk)New Street Station (approx. 0.7 miles\, 13 min walk)Snow Hill Station (approx. 0.7 miles\, 14 min walk) \nTaxis: Birmingham has an extensive network of Taxis\, for those arriving at Birmingham New Street Station you will find the Taxi rank on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit) details can be found here. \nDrinks Reception and Networking Dinner\nA networking drinks reception and informal buffet dinner will be held on the evening of 26th June at the STEAMhouse. \nHotels\nPlease see below for details of the recommended Conference hotel\, Aloft Birmingham Eastside which is just across the road from STEAMhouse\, and is offering a discounted rate of £150 B&B for single occupancy to all UKPSA delegates\, using the Promo Code ‘UKSPA’. The number of rooms available is limited to approx. 45\, and will be available on a first-come\, first-served basis\, so it is recommended that bookings are made immediately\, to avoid disappointment. \nHotel: AloftBooking Link: CLICK HERE TO BOOK (Promo Code Applied)Arrival Date: 26th June 2024Departure Date: 27th June 2024Room Type: Standard KingSingle Occupancy B&B: £150 per night \nAlternatively\, there is a wide range of hotels located close to Birmingham Eastside. \nSponsorship and Exhibition\nWe have a number of sponsorship and exhibition opportunities available\, please contact Adrian Sell for more details. \nDelegate Booking\nAll UKSPA Members are entitled to up to two free places at the Conference. There is a limited number of non-member places (or for booking additional delegate places for Members) with delegate fees shown in the booking details. \nFOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND TO BOOK \n  URL:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/event/ukspa-summer-conference-wed-26th-thurs-27th-june-steamhouse-powered-by-birmingham-city-university/ LOCATION:STEAMhouse\, Belmont Row\, Birmingham\, B4 7RQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:UKSPA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/steam-brand-awareness-primary-133027142102882334-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240314T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240315T150000 DTSTAMP:20260525T112704 CREATED:20231115T152524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T115840Z UID:19218-1710414000-1710514800@www.ukspa.org.uk SUMMARY:UKSPA Spring Conference: Thurs 14th & Fri 15th March\, Babraham Research Campus DESCRIPTION:UKSPA members and stakeholders will gather on Thursday 14th and Friday 15th March\, for the UKSPA Spring Conference 2024. The Conference will be hosted by Babraham Research Campus\, with the plenary sessions taking place at the dedicated modern conferencing facilities in the Cambridge Building. There will also be opportunities to tour the campus facilities\, including the Live Labs and the Flow Cytometry Facility. \nFollowing-on from the hugely successful UKSPA Autumn Conference at Coventry University Technology Park in November\, the two days will consider and debate current national and regional trends. \nThe Conference will start at lunchtime on Thursday and conclude on Friday afternoon. Throughout the two days\, leading speakers from the UKSPA network and key partners and stakeholders will discuss in depth the challenges\, opportunities\, and innovative ways the sector continues to further engage\, inspire\, and grow. \nAbout Our Hosts\nThe Babraham Research Campus is a leading location which supports early-stage bioscience enterprises and is distinct in its co-location of bioscience companies with the world-leading discovery research of the Babraham Institute. The Campus is a dynamic environment within 430 acres of parkland\, home to over 60 companies\, 2\,000 employees and 300 academic researchers. It is where discovery research and business come together with a shared scientific focus that accelerates innovation and strengthens links between academia and the commercial world. \nThe vision is for the Babraham Research Campus to be one of the best places in the world for discovery bioscience research and innovation and a leading sustainable ecosystem to start\, nurture\, scale and grow bioscience business\, capturing new opportunities. Their mission is to deliver a growing and vibrant Campus. A Campus that enables world-leading bioscience research and business to come together in a unique combination\, with a focus that accelerates scientific discovery and helps to build and scale businesses. Delivering a highly connected\, sustainable and dynamic ecosystem\, that creates new discoveries\, therapeutics\, jobs and growth to support the UK economy. \nConference Programme\nThe outline Conference Programme is available to download here. \nDirections By Car and Train \nA detailed map of Babraham Research Campus can be downloaded here. \nTravelling by Car: Please note if you are driving you must come through the main gate on the A1307 and not through the old entrance via Babraham Village\, which satellite navigation systems often give directions to. \nVenue Address: The Cambridge Building\, Babraham Research Campus\, Babraham\, Cambridge\, CB22 3AT \nTravelling by Train: We recommend arriving at Cambridge Station\, which is approx. 9km north of the Research Campus. Whittlesford Parkway is closer\, approx. 7km west of the Campus\, but has fewer services and no guaranteed taxi availability. \nTaxis: Taxi services are available from Cambridge Station (Mastercab 01223 566654\, Panther 01223 715715) but note this service cannot be guaranteed from Whittlesford Parkway\, so please check first. \nDrinks Reception\nA networking drinks reception will be held on Thursday 14th March\, immediately following the conference sessions.  This will take place in the Bar of the Cambridge Building\, at Babraham Research Campus \nCoaches to/from Cambridge\nCoach travel will be provided from the Conference venue to the conference hotel and dinner venue in Cambridge City Centre on the evening of Thursday 14th March\, following the drinks reception.  Return coach travel will be provided from Cambridge to the Conference Venue on the morning of Friday 15th March\, to arrive in time for registration.  Delegates are encouraged to leave their cars at Babraham Research Campus overnight. \nNetworking Dinner\nThere will be a networking dinner on Thursday 14th March\, held at Graduate Cambridge\, Granta Place\, Mill Ln\, Cambridge CB2 1RT. \nHotels\nGraduate Cambridge is the venue for the Networking Dinner. We are now advised that the number of available rooms is now limited. Bookings are on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nAlternatively\, there is a wide range of hotels located close to Cambridge City Centre. \nSponsorship and Exhibition\nAll sponsorship and exhibition opportunities have now been reserved and allocated. \nDelegate Booking\nAll UKSPA Members are entitled to up to two free places at the Conference. There will be a limited number of non-member places (or for the booking of additional delegate places for Members) with delegate fees shown on the Eventbrite registration page\, when available. \nFOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND TO BOOK \n  URL:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/event/ukspa-spring-conference-2024/ LOCATION:Babraham Research Campus\, Babraham Hall\, Babraham\, Cambridge\, CB22 3AT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:UKSPA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Babraham-Research-Campus-Spring-Conf-Image-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231109T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231110T150000 DTSTAMP:20260525T112704 CREATED:20231001T130107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T151005Z UID:18928-1699527600-1699628400@www.ukspa.org.uk SUMMARY:UKSPA Autumn Conference: Thurs 9th & Fri 10th November 2023\, Coventry Technology Park DESCRIPTION:UKSPA members and stakeholders will gather in Coventry on Thursday 9th and Friday 10th November\, for the UKSPA Autumn Conference 2023\, incorporating the Association’s AGM. The Conference will be hosted by Coventry University Technology Park\, with the plenary sessions\, AGM\, evening drinks reception and dinner all taking place at the TechoCentre’s dedicated conferencing facilities. \nFollowing on from the UKSPA Summer Conference at the University of York Science Park in June\, the two days will consider and debate current national and regional trends. \nThe Conference will start at lunchtime on Thursday and conclude on Friday afternoon. Throughout the two days\, leading speakers from the UKSPA network and key partners and stakeholders will discuss in depth the challenges\, opportunities\, and innovative ways the sector continues to further engage\, inspire\, and grow. \nConference Programme\nThe outline Conference Programme is now available to download here. \nDrinks Reception and Dinner \nThere will be a drinks reception and networking buffet dinner on Thursday 9th November\, following immediately on from the UKSPA AGM. \nSponsorship and Exhibition \nTo discuss sponsorship and exhibition opportunities please contact Adrian Sell – adrian.sell@ukspa.org.uk. Please note that space is limited so early registration is strongly recommended to guarantee your place. \nDirections By Car and Train\nPlease CLICK HERE to view directions to the Coventry University Technology Park. The Park is a 10 minute walk away from Coventry Train Station\, just follow the dotted line on the map or alternatively a taxi will take a few minutes. \nHotels\nPlease see below for details of the recommended Conference hotel\, which is a couple of minutes’ walk from the conference venue\, and is offering a discounted rate to all delegates until 30th October. Alternatively\, there is a wide range of hotels located close to the City Centre. \n\n\n\nHotel Name\nibis Coventry Centre\n\n\nTelephone\n02476 250500\n\n\nConference Rate Ref\nUKSPA85\n\n\nArrival Date\n8th or 9th November 2023\n\n\nDeparture Date\n10th November 2023\n\n\nRoom Type\nDouble/Twin\n\n\nSingle Occupancy B&B\n£85.00 per night\n\n\nDouble Occupancy B&B\n£90.00 per night\n\n\n\n  \nDelegate Booking\nAll UKSPA Members are entitled to up to two free places at the Conference. There are a limited number of non-member places (or for the booking of an additional delegate place for Members) with delegate fees shown on the Eventbrite registration page. \nFOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND TO BOOK \nAbout Our Hosts\nThis is a great year for The Technology Park\, as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.  The Technology Park is a professional environment for businesses to operate in\, offering quality office space and business support services as well as access to a modern on-site Conference venue – CoventryConferences. \nThe idea of joining office space with conference and meeting room facilities was rarely heard of when the Technology Park first opened its doors back in 1998 and it has continued to grow to accommodate the demand for quality serviced office space in a central UK location. Local\, national and international businesses\, large companies\, partner organisations\, like the local Chamber\, as well as SMEs have their offices on the Technology Park\, a key attraction being access to other businesses as well as opportunities to collaborate on Coventry University projects.  Flexible lease and licence terms and access to the Technology Park on a 24/7 basis and both formal and informal networking events further add to why currently over 65 businesses have made the decision to call this home too.  Whether the search is for a small office for a newly established business or a large office of 100 sqm upwards\, there’s a good mix of office sizes to meet varied business requirements. \nKnowing where to go or who to speak to when your business needs a bit of direction can be daunting. That’s why we make it easier by offering access to an extensive range of business support services and projects.  From funding to graduate assistance to taking part in sustainable initiatives and many more\, whatever the business requires to grow and develop\, the Technology Park Centre Management Team will gladly facilitate a discussion with the relevant colleague or partner organisation. \nThat’s not all – our virtual office scheme – VirtualBiz – is ideal for small (or any size) businesses that require a professional appearance but without the office costs. Still having access to business support services and the extensive services available on the Technology Park itself like The Bistro and meeting rooms as office clients\, VirtualBiz offers two cost-effective packages. URL:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/event/ukspa-autumn-conference-2023/ LOCATION:Coventry University Technology Park\, Puma Way\, Coventry\, CV1 2TT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:UKSPA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CUTP-Front.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230627T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230628T150000 DTSTAMP:20260525T112704 CREATED:20230512T142418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231001T112537Z UID:18217-1687867200-1687964400@www.ukspa.org.uk SUMMARY:UKSPA Summer Conference: Tues 27th & Wed 28th June 2023\, York Science Park DESCRIPTION:UKSPA members and stakeholders will gather in York on Tuesday 27th & Wednesday 28th June\, for the UKSPA Summer Conference 2023\, hosted by York Science Park. The conference sessions will take place at the Exhibition Centre on the main University of York campus\, with the evening drinks reception and formal dinner at the recently renovated York Guildhall\, in the city centre. \nFollowing on from the last UKSPA Conference at the University of Southampton Science Park in March\, the two days will consider and debate current national and regional trends. \nThe Conference will start at lunchtime on Tuesday and conclude on Wednesday afternoon. Throughout the two days\, leading speakers from the UKSPA network and key partners and stakeholders will discuss in depth the challenges\, opportunities\, and innovative ways the sector continues to further engage\, inspire\, and grow. \nThe full conference programme is now available to download here. \nDrinks Reception and Dinner \nThere will be a drinks reception and networking dinner on Tuesday 27th June from 19:00-21:30 at The York Guildhall \nDue to limited spaces available at the Guildhall\, the evening dinner will be on a first come first served basis\, so please book early to avoid disappointment. You will find further details when registering\, including cancellation T&C’s. \nSponsorship and Exhibition \nTo discuss sponsorship and exhibition opportunities please contact Adrian Sell – adrian.sell@ukspa.org.uk. Please note that space is limited so early registration is strongly recommended to guarantee your place. \nHotels \nPlease find below a list of recommended hotels\, some of which are offering discounted rates for a limited period. Alternatively\, there is a wide range of hotels located close to the City Centre. \n\nHotel Du Vin\nMalmaison Hotel\nIndigo York \nYork Marriot Hotel\nMiddleton Hotel: \n\nCall to Book: 01904 611 570\nConference Rate Ref: BK045561\nRef Name: Nicky Hodgson (UKSPA)\nArrival Date: 27th June 2023\nDeparture Date: 28th June 2023\nRoom Type: Cosy Double\nPackage: York University B&B – complimentary with car parking\nTotal Rate: £98.00\n\n\n\nAbout our Hosts \nYork Science Park is situated on the University of York Campus\, at the innovative hub of a prestigious heritage and science city. \nYork Science Park enables businesses to connect with world leading knowledge and expertise at the University of York. York Science Park is based at the heart of the University of York campus and is a hub of over 100 businesses and innovators. \nAll UKSPA Members are entitled to up to two free places at the Conference. There are a limited number of non-member places (or for the booking of an additional delegate place for Members) with delegate fees shown on the Eventbrite registration page. \nFOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND TO BOOK URL:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/event/ukspa-summer-conference-tues-27th-wed-28th-june-2023-york-science-park/ LOCATION:Exhibition Centre\, University of York\, Exhibition Centre\, York\, YO10 5NA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:UKSPA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Guildhall_Presspack_0022-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230316T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230317T150000 DTSTAMP:20260525T112704 CREATED:20230125T170905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T124648Z UID:17620-1678964400-1679065200@www.ukspa.org.uk SUMMARY:UKSPA Spring Conference: Thurs 16th & Fri 17th March 2023\, University of Southampton Science Park DESCRIPTION:UKSPA members and stakeholders will gather for the Spring Conference at The University of Southampton Science Park on Thursday 16th & Friday 17th March 2023. Following on from the last UKSPA Conference at Circle Square\, Manchester in December\, the two days will consider and debate current national and regional trends.  \nThe Conference will start at lunchtime on Thursday\, with tours of the campus for delegates arriving before lunch\, and conclude with keynote speeches on Friday afternoon.  Throughout the two days\, leading speakers from the UKSPA network and key partners and stakeholders will discuss in depth the challenges\, opportunities\, and innovative ways the sector continues to further engage\, inspire and grow. \nThe full conference programme is now available – click here to download.  \nInformal Drinks Reception and Dinner \nThere will be a drinks reception and networking dinner on Thursday 16th March from 19:00-21:00 at the Best Western Chilworth Manor Hotel\, which is also the designated Conference hotel\, and is located on the Science Park campus.   \nSponsorship and Exhibition \nTo discuss sponsorship and exhibition opportunities please contact Adrian Sell – adrian.sell@ukspa.org.uk. Please note that space is limited so early registration is strongly recommended to guarantee your place. \nHotels \nThe designated Conference hotel is the Best Western Chilworth Manor Hotel\, which is conveniently located on the Science Park campus. \nRooms are available at discounted rates\, from £90 per night (breakfast included) for conference delegates on both the Wednesday and Thursday nights.  Room numbers at the hotel are restricted\, and are likely to sell out well in advance of the Conference\, so it is recommended to make your reservation as early as possible to avoid disappointment. \nTo book your room at the Chilworth Manor Hotel please call the hotel directly during office hours\, on either of the numbers below\, quoting Booking Code ‘UKSPA’: \n\nTel: 023 8076 7333\nTel: 023 8076 3030\n\nAlternative hotels in the locality are as follows: \nDoubleTree by Hilton Southampton: Bracken Place\, Chilworth\, Southampton\, SO16 3RB. \n\nTel: 023 8070 2700\nEmail: events.southampton@hilton.com\n\nThe Village Hotel Eastleigh\, Bournemouth Road\, Chandler’s Ford\, Eastleigh\, SO53 3YJ. \n\nTel: 02382 027 760\nEmail: reception.eastleigh@village-hotels.com\n\nAbout our Hosts \nSouthampton Science Park is the South of England’s innovation hub. Set across 72 acres\, it offers a wide range of commercial offices\, laboratories\, meeting and conferencing facilities for new start-ups and leading technology businesses. \nIt is committed to fuelling innovation and helping to ensure that British science and technology has a presence on the world stage.  The leadership team has decades of experience and a deep understanding of the complex needs of science and technology businesses at all stages of development from start-up to multinational. They understand the importance of flexibility\, a joined-up approach to commercialising research\, connecting businesses with mentors\, advisors and investors\, and of sharing best practice with peers to drive further breakthroughs. \nTheir deeply engrained relationships with the University of Southampton\, the SETsquared Partnership and the UK Science Park Association enable us to fulfil these roles for the benefit of their business community. \nThey also support new and early-stage technology businesses with their self-funded Catalyst business accelerator programme\, designed to give promising new enterprises the best possible chance of success. \nAll UKSPA Members are entitled to up to two free places at the Conference. There are a limited number of non-member places (or for the booking of an additional delegate place for Members) with delegate fees shown on the Eventbrite registration page. \nFOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND TO BOOK URL:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/event/ukspa-spring-conference-thurs-16th-fri-17th-march-2023-university-of-southampton-science-park/ LOCATION:The University of Southampton Science Park\, 2 Venture Rd\, Southampton\, SO16 7NP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:UKSPA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2ventureroad-exterior-hero-cropped-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221201T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221202T150000 DTSTAMP:20260525T112704 CREATED:20221012T190835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221116T122940Z UID:17041-1669892400-1669993200@www.ukspa.org.uk SUMMARY:UKSPA Winter Conference: Thurs 1st & Fri 2nd December 2022\, No.1 Circle Square\, Manchester DESCRIPTION:UKSPA members and stakeholders will gather for the Winter Conference at No.1 Circle Square\, Manchester on Thursday 1st & Friday 2nd December 2022. Following on from the last UKSPA Conference at Charnwood Campus in September\, the two days will consider and debate current national and regional trends. The Association will also host its Annual General Meeting on 1st December 2022.  \nThe Conference will start at lunchtime on Thursday\, and conclude on Friday afternoon.  Throughout the two days\, leading speakers from the UKSPA network and key partners will discuss in depth the challenges\, opportunities\, and innovative ways the sector continues to further engage\, inspire and grow. \nIn addition\, key topics being discussed over the two days include: \n\nThe Global Energy Crisis: UKSPA members discuss possible measures to mitigate energy costs\nInnovation Districts: Driving inclusive urban growth \nGrowth: The case for devolution of innovation and skills to raise regional productivity & UK growth \nSustainable Life Sciences: Creating and delivering research facilities\nCyber Resilience: The challenge for the science and innovation sector\nInnovation Support & Growth: City Perspectives\n\nThe draft conference programme is available for download HERE. \nInformal Drinks Reception and Dinner \nThere will be a drinks reception and informal networking dinner on Thursday 1st December from 19:00-23:00 in the ‘Den’\, a private function room within The Refuge\, part of the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel\, an amazing renovation of the Grade II listed former Refuge Assurance headquarters\, built in 1895 – map link here.   \nSponsorship and Exhibition \nTo discuss sponsorship and exhibition opportunities please contact Adrian Sell – adrian.sell@ukspa.org.uk. Please note that space is limited so early registration is strongly recommended to guarantee your place. \nHotels \nThe designated Conference hotel is the Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre\, 60 Charles St\, Manchester\, M1 7DF\, which is a 2 minute walk from No.1 Circle Square. \nRooms are available at a significantly discounted rate of £112 including breakfast for conference delegates on both the Wednesday and Thursday nights. To book your room at the Maldron Hotel please visit the hotel’s website\, click on ‘Book a Room’ and enter the promotional code below when prompted: \n\nWebsite: www.maldronhotelmanchestercitycentre.com \nPromotional Code: UKSP301122\nTel: 0161 398 0230\n\nOther hotels you may wish to consider in the area: \n\nHoliday Inn Express Manchester City Centre\, 2-4 Oxford Rd\, Manchester\, M1 5QA\nPremier Inn Manchester City Centre\, 2 Brook St\, Manchester M1 7BJ\nHotel ibis Manchester Centre\, Charles St\, Manchester\, M1 7DG\n\nAbout our Hosts \nBruntwood SciTech is a 50:50 joint venture between Bruntwood and Legal & General. Their network of innovation districts across Birmingham\, Cambridge\, Cheshire\, Leeds\, Liverpool\, Glasgow and Manchester are committed to driving inclusive\, sustainable economic growth through investment in a vibrant science and technology infrastructure. As part of the UKSPA conference programme\, you will hear some of Bruntwood SciTech’s exciting development plans in the pipeline.  \nCircle Square is an exciting new neighbourhood for digital and tech businesses in the heart of Manchester’s innovation district. \nCircle Square offers flexible workspaces and bespoke programmes of business support\, helping creative\, digital and technology businesses to form\, scale and grow. Part of Circle Square is Manchester’s Tech Incubator\, home to a unique cluster of some of the region’s most disruptive\, fast-growing tech businesses.  Ideal for start-ups\, scale-ups and global corporates in Creative\, digital tech\, cyber security\, AI\, blockchain\, VR\, Engineering and more. \nPlease Consider the Environment \nThe Conference venue is within 5 minutes walk of Manchester Oxford Road train station\, and is also easily accessible by bus or tram from Manchester Piccadilly station. Furthermore\, the designated hotel and the venue for the evening drinks & networking dinner have all been selected to be within 2-3 minutes walk of the venue\, in order to ensure that as many delegates as possible feel able to leave their cars at home and travel by public transport\, in order to reduce the event’s overall carbon footprint. \nAll UKSPA Members are entitled to up to two free places at the Conference. There are a limited number of non-member places (or for the booking of an additional delegate place for Members) with delegate fees shown on the Eventbrite registration page. \nFOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND TO BOOK URL:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/event/ukspa-winter-conference-thurs-1st-fri-2nd-december-2022-no-1-circle-square-manchester/ LOCATION:No.1 Circle Square\, Manchester\, 3 Symphony Park\, Manchester\, M1 7FS\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:UKSPA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/No.1-and-No.2-Circle-Square-Overlooking-Symphony-Park-960x969-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220917 DTSTAMP:20260525T112704 CREATED:20220623T153042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T183346Z UID:16330-1663200000-1663372799@www.ukspa.org.uk SUMMARY:UKSPA Autumn Conference: Thurs 15th & Fri 16th September 2022\, Charnwood Campus DESCRIPTION:UKSPA members and stakeholders will gather for their Autumn Conference at Charnwood Campus\, Loughborough on Thursday 15th & Friday 16th September 2022. Following on from the last UKSPA Conference at The Oxford Science Park in late March & early April\, the two days will consider and debate current national and regional trends. \nThe Conference will start at lunchtime on Thursday\, and conclude on Friday afternoon.  Throughout the two days\, leading speakers from the UKSPA network and key partners will discuss in depth the challenges\, opportunities\, and innovative ways the sector continues to further engage\, inspire and grow. \nA drinks reception and dinner will be held on Thursday 15th September from 19:00-21:30 approx. The event will be taking place at the conference hotel\, the Yew Lodge Hotel & Conference Centre in Kegworth – map link here. \nThe draft conference programme is now available for download here. \nAbout our Hosts \nCharnwood Campus Science\, Innovation and Technology Park is a business-led life science ecosystem that provides world-class flexible laboratories\, specialist manufacturing facilities and a comprehensive support package for life science and associated companies. \nIts vision is to become a leading next-generation life sciences cluster in the UK\, driving innovation\, growth and improving healthcare for all. The Campus offers a dynamic\, innovative and multidimensional Life Sciences Cluster support proposition that offers an exceptional environment for life science businesses to thrive and grow. The proposition is designed to nurture and drive the life science ecosystem in the region. It is proudly representing the companies clustered around Charnwood Campus on a regional and national level. Strongly rooted in 4 life science business development areas (Skills\, Leadership\, Cluster Support and NHS and Academia collaboration) that together form a unique platform for Midlands’ life sciences sector to be heard on the micro and macro level. \nSponsorship and Exhibition \nTo discuss sponsorship and exhibition opportunities please contact Adrian Sell – adrian.sell@ukspa.org.uk  \nPlease note that space is limited so early registration is strongly recommended to guarantee your place. \nHotels \nThe designated Conference hotel is the Best Western Premier Yew Lodge Hotel & Conference Centre\, Packington Hill\, Kegworth\, DE74 2DF\, which is approximately 15 minutes drive from Charnwood Campus. Coaches will be provided from Charnwood Campus to the conference hotel on the afternoon of Thursday 15th September\, and from the hotel back to the conference venue the following morning. \nRooms are available at a negotiated discounted rate of £95 including breakfast for conference delegates. To book your room at the Yew Lodge Hotel please contact the hotel directly quoting booking code ‘UKSPA’. \n\nTel: 01509 672518 \nEmail: reservations@yewlodgehotel.co.uk\n\nOther hotels you may wish to consider in the area: \nHilton East Midlands Airport\, M1 Junction\, 24 Derby Rd\, Derby\, DE74 2YZ \nKegworth Hotel & Conference Centre\, Packington Hill\, Kegworth\, Derby DE74 2DF \nAll UKSPA Members are entitled to up to two free places at the Conference. There are a limited number of non-member places (or for the booking of an additional delegate place for Members) with delegate fees shown on the Eventbrite registration page. \nFOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND TO BOOK URL:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/event/ukspa-autumn-conference-thurs-15th-fri-16th-september-2022-charnwood-campus/ LOCATION:Charnwood Campus\, Bakewell Road\, Loughborough\, LE11 5RB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:UKSPA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Charnwood-Campus-Pic--scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220512T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220512T131500 DTSTAMP:20260525T112704 CREATED:20220419T143424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T093747Z UID:15924-1652356800-1652361300@www.ukspa.org.uk SUMMARY:Navigating risk mitigation for your park assets DESCRIPTION:The next UKSPA webinar will discuss some of the biggest risks to science parks\, the assets and how to best mitigate them. Our speakers will be covering service charges\, ESG legislative changes and a quick dive into EPC and MEES and what you can be doing to invest wisely\, save money and all whilst improving your environmental impact. \nSpeakers: \n \nWilliam Frost\, Associate Director\, Avison Young: William works nationally\, reviewing service charges for landlord and occupier clients. This also includes ensuring recovery is compliant with lease terms\, the RICS Professional statement: Service charges in commercial property\, and that costs represent value for money. \n \nTom Malcolm-Green\, Sustainability Consultant\, Avison Young: Tom advises both public and private sector clients across the ESG spectrum. He has over 8 years of experience working on sustainability related projects and in providing strategic ESG advice across the property lifecycle. \n \nNicky Knight\, Director and Head of Service Charge Consultancy\, Avison Young:Nicky has a wealth of experience conducting specialist reviews of service charge and insurance costs. As a director and head of service charge consultancy at Avison Young. Nicky works nationally providing in-depth examination of cost of services supplied by the landlord to the client as occupier. \n \nPaul Holden\, Director\, Carbon Profile Ltd: Paul has over 20 years’ experience in real estate compliance. A qualified public health professional who has embraced the global need to drive a more sustainable future. Paul has worked for some of the UK’s leading consultancies and held leadership roles for the past 7 years. URL:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/event/navigating-risk-mitigation-for-your-park-assets/ CATEGORIES:UKSPA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/UKSPA-Webinar-12-May-2022.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220331 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220402 DTSTAMP:20260525T112704 CREATED:20220202T103143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T143240Z UID:15216-1648684800-1648857599@www.ukspa.org.uk SUMMARY:UKSPA Member Conference DESCRIPTION:This is a UKSPA member only conference \nUKSPA will gather at The Oxford Science Park on Thursday 31st March and Friday 1st April 2022. Following on from the last UKSPA in–person conference in December\, the two days will consider and debate current national and regional trends. We will also hear from speakers on the key drivers for growth and the ambitious vision for the Oxfordshire region and the Oxford-Cambridge Arc\, in stimulating competitive growth\, investment and job creation for the UK economy. \nThe conference will also host sessions on sustainability\, incubation and business support\, and the important role that clusters and clustering play in delivering opportunities\, skills and high growth innovation ecosystems. \nThroughout the two days\, leading speakers from the UKSPA network and key partners will discuss in depth the challenges\, opportunities and innovative ways the sector continues to further engage\, inspire and grow their communities in the post pandemic world. \nAn agenda will be announced very shortly \nSponsorship and Exhibition \nTo discuss sponsorship and exhibition opportunities please contact adrian.sell@ukspa.org.uk \nPlease note this is a UKSPA member only event:  Space is very limited so early registration is strongly recommended to guarantee your place \nFOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND TO BOOK \n  \n  URL:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/event/ukspa-member-conference/ CATEGORIES:UKSPA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Oxford-Science-Park-June-2020-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220324T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220324T131500 DTSTAMP:20260525T112704 CREATED:20220228T114708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T161327Z UID:15467-1648123200-1648127700@www.ukspa.org.uk SUMMARY:Vision to Reality: The steps to net zero DESCRIPTION:This webinar will discuss what key drivers and approaches are needed to achieve net zero\, the sustainability targets and green clauses. The session will also ask the question; what is a net zero carbon lab and how this can be delivered effectively and to target\, on the journey to net zero science. \nChair; James Latham\, UKSPA Early Career Board Member and Development & Leasing Director Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst \n \n  \nSpeakers: \n \nLaura Ludlow. Principal Associate\, Mills & Reeve LLP \nLaura is a real estate development lawyer with an ESG focus in the Cambridge office of national law firm Mills & Reeve. Laura advises universities and colleges in the management and development of their estates and is a key member of the team recognised as a leading legal services provider to the education sector. She also has substantial experience of a diverse range of commercial property and construction matters\, acting for developers\, occupiers\, investment funds and local authorities. \n  \n \nGary Clark\, Principal\, HOK and Chair of RIBA Sustainable Futures Group \nGary is Regional Leader for Science and Technology in the UK\, Europe and the Middle East\, and leads HOK’s London Studio team of highly experienced lab and general architects\, in addition to overseeing sustainability and consultancy services. He has nearly 30 years of experience in working with leading clients and translating their aspirations into unique award winning and high-performance buildings in a variety of sectors. \nHe was appointed visiting professor of sustainable architecture at Queens University Belfast. He is also Chair of the Royal Institute of British Architects’ Sustainable Futures Group\, where he led the creation of the new RIBA 2030 Challenge and sustainability guidance. \n  \n \nTim Fry\, Sector Lead Life Sciences UK\, Arup \nTim is the Science sector lead for Arup based in their London office. He is a chartered building services engineer with over 25 years’ experience working across multiple sectors with a substantial track record of life science projects\, both research and manufacturing. This has included projects for corporate clients\, government bodies and higher education providers. With a background in design and build\, his passion is to support clients achieve their aspirations with facilities that are easy to build and operate whilst minimising the impact on the environment. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/event/ukspa-webinar-vision-to-reality-the-steps-to-net-zero/ CATEGORIES:UKSPA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/UKSPA-Webinar-24-March-2022.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220217T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220217T131500 DTSTAMP:20260525T112704 CREATED:20220131T141426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T141526Z UID:15175-1645099200-1645103700@www.ukspa.org.uk SUMMARY:The Science Park Vision DESCRIPTION:REGISTER \nThe next UKSPA webinar will discuss what practical and deliverable guidance\, support and measures can be put in place when delivering a long-term\, sustainable masterplan for areas of innovation.  We will hear from speakers who will give their experiences of implementing and delivering visions\, strategies\, and further encouraging innovation by providing facilities\, support\, and collaborative opportunities to create flourishing business eco-systems. \nSpeakers \nPeter Baird\, Senior Associate\, Perkins &Will \nOlivia Chatten\, Business Development Manager\, York Science Park \nMark Wathen\, Strategic Lead – Economic Development and Growth\, Somerset West and Taunton Council \nPhilip Campbell\, Commercial Director\, Milton Park \nREGISTER URL:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/event/the-science-park-vision/ CATEGORIES:UKSPA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/UKSPA-Webinar-17-February-2022.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211202 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211204 DTSTAMP:20260525T112704 CREATED:20211020T140810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211125T150017Z UID:14455-1638403200-1638575999@www.ukspa.org.uk SUMMARY:UKSPA December Conference: Thursday 2 and Friday 3 December 2021 Innovation Birmingham DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to announce that UKSPA will be returning to in-person events in December. This will be held in the Atrium of the iCentrum building at Innovation Birmingham. To view the programme – click here \nThe conference will start with lunch at 1.15pm and afternoon sessions will include the UKSPA AGM which will update members on the changes that are taking place and the future plans of the Association. The afternoon will also see sessions on the recently launched Birmingham Knowledge Quarter which is an alliance of eleven knowledge-led institutions. Thursday concludes with a walking tour of the Knowledge Quarter and a visit to a number of key sites. \nAn informal drinks reception and dinner will take place on Thursday evening at 7:30pm at the iCentrum building. For more details please email louise.tilbrook@ukspa.org.uk \nFriday will have a series of talks on the crucial issues facing UKSPA members as well as the wider science and innovation sector as we move forward post pandemic. \nHotels –  the conference hotel is Aloft Birmingham Eastside hotel (5-10 minutes walk from Innovation Birmingham Campus). Please click here to book. \nOther hotels you may wish to consider: \nCrown Plaza\, Central Square\, Birmingham  – 36 min walk \nHoliday Inn Express – 18 min walk \nPremier Inn – Aston – 5 min walk \nAll UKSPA members have up to two free places at the conference. There are a very limited number of non-member places (or for the booking of a third delegate place for Members) with delegate fees shown on the Eventbrite registration page. \nSafety information: We ask all those attending the event to follow Government guidelines as regards Covid-19. Delegates who are not fully vaccinated are advised to take a lateral flow test prior to attendance. Mask wearing is not mandatory at the conference however in confined spaces we advise their use. Hand sanitiser will be installed in many areas of the building. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download programme URL:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/event/ukspa-december-conference-thursday-2-and-friday-3-december-2021-innovation-birmingham/ CATEGORIES:UKSPA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Innovation-birmingham.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211111T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211111T131500 DTSTAMP:20260525T112704 CREATED:20211004T150746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211108T084740Z UID:14225-1636632000-1636636500@www.ukspa.org.uk SUMMARY:UKSPA webinar: Skills\, talent and growth - Thursday 11th November DESCRIPTION:Thursday 11th November 12 noon – 1.15 pm  \nSkills\, talent and growth \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER  \nThe Government’s Innovation Strategy puts significant emphasis on investment to deliver the skills and training that our innovation ecosystem needs. Innovation locations are key to the success of these plans. Innovation locations collaborating to develop\, attract and retain talent and skills. The Science and Innovation sector needs a broad and highly skilled workforce to power the economy and to provide opportunities now and in the future. \nThis webinar will debate the critical role innovation locations should play in inspiring\, attracting and developing the best talent\, providing the key skills necessary to further the knowledge economy. Speakers will consider the changes needed and the unique challenges faced.  The webinar will also look at a number of projects underway to inspire young people to develop the STEM skills that are critical to the innovation process. \nSpeakers \nMark Lawson- Jones\, Partner\, Page Executive \nJohn Leake\, Business Growth Director\, Sci-Tech Daresbury \nDavid Hardman\, Managing Director\, Bruntwood SciTech – Birmingham \nJames Tooze\, Policy Officer\, Campaign for Science and Engineering (CaSE) \n  \n  \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER  URL:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/event/ukspa-webinar-skills-talent-and-growth-thursday-11th-november/ CATEGORIES:UKSPA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/UKSPA-Webinar-11-November-2021.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211028T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211028T131500 DTSTAMP:20260525T112704 CREATED:20211004T144517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T083732Z UID:14222-1635422400-1635426900@www.ukspa.org.uk SUMMARY:UKSPA webinar : Social impact and community engagement - Thursday 28th October DESCRIPTION:Thursday 28th October 2021 12:00-13:15 \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER  \nSocial impact and community engagement \nThis webinar looks at the challenges\, opportunities and innovative ways the sector continues to further engage and inspire their communities in the post pandemic world. We look at how areas of innovation make a significant social impact to their local areas and how we can build stronger ecosystems through driving innovation\, attracting investment\, local collaboration and innovative ways of pushing forward greater community engagement. \nSpeakers \nChair: Alice Reeve\, \, Chief Executive Officer\, Hethel Innovation \nSally O’Connor\, SPARK Director of Operations\, Cardiff University \nPeter McDowell\, Business Property Director\, Business Durham \nDr Sally Basker\, Chief Executive Officer\, Exeter Science Park \nBill Williams\, Chief Executive\, CEME (Centre for Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence) \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER  \n  URL:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/event/thursday-21st-october/ CATEGORIES:UKSPA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/UKSPA-Webinar-28-October-2021-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210729T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210729T131500 DTSTAMP:20260525T112704 CREATED:20210607T102522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210727T091609Z UID:13286-1627560000-1627564500@www.ukspa.org.uk SUMMARY:Virtual Tenancies: Process\, Compliance and Opportunities. DESCRIPTION:Virtual Tenancies: Process\, Compliance and Opportunities. \n29 July 2021.  12.00-13.15 \nREGISTER HERE \nThe last UKSPA member survey found that around 40% of members offered\, or were then proposing to offer\, virtual tenancies. Sites that were already active ranged from those delivering a handful of VT’s to others with a virtual community of over 100 – they are variously seen as ways to retain contact with local business through to ensuring that as a business grows\, it will have a preferred location in which to take physical premises. It is estimated that there are currently well over 1500 Virtual Tenancies (VT’s) in place across the UKSPA Network. \nThough many parks have seen a strong return to the office\, the impact of Covid-19 continues to mean that some businesses have not returned\, and may be looking for ways to integrate home-working with a professional address for correspondence and calls\, so even if a park or centre has not yet offered VT’s\, there may be good reason to consider an offer now. \nAs those already operating VT services are aware\, new operators will usually need to register with HMRC and comply with extensive ongoing compliance and monitoring requirements to exclude money laundering\, and it’s clear HMRC are taking a far greater interest in such compliance\, and have recently raised the MLR risk for VT’s to “high” and alerted operators to the potential for a leased unit to be retained\, but left vacant\, technically becoming an accidental VT. \nManaging compliance and monitoring of your VT’s to satisfy HMRC and your site’s own reputation – from Know Your Customer style checks\, including the ultimate beneficial owner\, and the Money Laundering Regulations – are all issues that will be discussed at this UKSPA Member webinar. \nThe webinar will also look beyond the legal issues to demonstrate how members deliver their own virtual tenant programmes and the opportunities that these offer to engage with existing businesses and to connect with a potentially new group of entrepreneurs. \nSpeakers include: \nBarry Sankey\, Acuity Law \nDavid Grindrod\, University of Warwick Science Park \nLynn Nangle\, St Johns Innovation Centre \nOlivia Chatten\, York Science Park \n  \n REGISTER HERE URL:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/event/virtual-tenancies-process-compliance-and-opportunities/ CATEGORIES:UKSPA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Webinar-29-July-Virtual-Tenancies-Process-Compliance-and-Opportunities.-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210715T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210715T130000 DTSTAMP:20260525T112704 CREATED:20210414T160758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210712T151901Z UID:12821-1626346800-1626354000@www.ukspa.org.uk SUMMARY:Investment Focus: The key drivers and opportunities DESCRIPTION:15 July 2021  11.00 am  – 13.00 pm \nInvestment Focus: The key drivers and opportunities \nA number of recent UKSPA webinars have focused on the changing face of investment in the UK.  This extended webinar will bring together key investors and look at what is driving investment and the opportunities that these investments will have on the future direction of the science and innovation sector. \n11.00 am – 12.15pm : Investment: Place-Making and Innovation \nChair: Dr Eulian Roberts\, UKSPA Companion \nSpeakers: \n\nKate Lawlor\, Chief Executive Officer\, Bruntwood SciTech\nPaul Taylor\, Director\, Creative Space Management\nColin Roberts\, Venture Development Director\, We are Pioneer Group\n\nFollowed by two follow on sessions: \n12.15pm -13.00 pm (approx): \nSpace for Scale-Ups \nChair: Graham Hewson\, UKSPA Director \nSpeakers: \n\nCharlie Mitchell\, Managing Director\, Scale Space\nEmma Douglas-Beet\, Scale-up Director and Senior Innovation & Growth Specialist\, Innovate UK Edge\n\n  \nInvestment Perspectives – What are the investment needs of Science parks and other Innovation locations? \nChair: John Leake\, UKSPA Director\, Company Secretary and Honorary Treasurer \nSpeakers: \n\nJohn Leake\, Business Development Manager\, Sci-Tech Daresbury & Malcolm Jackson\, Chief Operating Officer\, Langtree\nReid Derby\, Innovation Lead\, Cyber Central UK\, part of the Golden Valley Development\nIan Thompson\, Director\, Avison Young\nChris Walters\, Head of Life Sciences\, JLL\n\nTO REGISTER URL:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/event/investment-focus-the-key-drivers-and-opportunities/ CATEGORIES:UKSPA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/15-July-Investment-Focus-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210615T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210615T131500 DTSTAMP:20260525T112704 CREATED:20210414T155604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210520T174603Z UID:12817-1623758400-1623762900@www.ukspa.org.uk SUMMARY:Innovation\, Science Parks and BBSRC DESCRIPTION:15 June 2021 12.00 noon -13.15 pm \nInnovation\, Science Parks and BBSRC \nBBSRC is working with partners and stakeholders across the UK to develop five national research and innovation campuses. Each of the campuses is centred on the critical mass of world-leading bioscience\, and national capability of institutes that receive strategic funding from BBSRC.  The goal in developing these Campuses is to advance bioscience research\, accelerate innovation\, and enhance regional and national economic growth\, and social prosperity. To develop Campuses which: \n\nEnable businesses\, innovators and academic researchers to benefit from the co-location of research facilities and infrastructure to support innovation\nSupport an enterprising\, collaborative and connected community\nProvide a dynamic environment that brings together discovery research and business with shared interests\nSupport a culture where companies can develop their science\, and scale\, alongside academic researchers delivering world leading science\nHelp to create new knowledge\, products\, jobs and growth\n\nThe five campuses are each distinct and at a different stage of development. These differences reflect the research strengths\, nature of the end user markets and regional context of each location. As part of the webinar\, each of the five CEOs will reflect on their individual campus’ journey\, framing their individual roles within the UK innovation system in the context of their long term ambitions. \n \nThe Aberystwyth Innovation and Enterprise Campus (AberInnovation) is a new 3\,500m2 facility at the historic site of crop breeding at Aberystwyth University that has attracted investment of £43m to date. AberInnovation is a focal point for companies and Aberystwyth University to work together to develop new products and services. The facilities include a Future Food Centre\, a Biorefining Centre and an Advanced Analysis Centre\, and are designed as a ‘first of their kind’ capability for bringing biorefining and food development together in shared food grade environments. AberInnovation aims to play a key role in the business support landscape in Mid Wales and to act as a catalyst for scaling up regionally important technology based businesses to create high value jobs. \n \nBabraham Research Campus’ vision is to be one of the best places in the world for discovery bioscience research and innovation; a leading sustainable ecosystem to start\, nurture\, scale and grow bioscience business. At the heart of our strategy is a commitment to ensure that the Campus builds on its research and entrepreneurial strengths\, develops people and talent\, and continues to grow and play an active role in the development of the Cambridge life science cluster and the broader UK life science ecosystem. \n \nThe Easter Bush Campus vision is to create a European centre of excellence in animal sciences and food security. The Easter Bush Campus already has the largest concentration of animal science related expertise anywhere in Europe. The Campus aims to provide a dynamic and vibrant working environment with world-class facilities equipped with the latest technologies. This allows us to continue to attract scientists\, clinicians and entrepreneurs of the highest quality for our research and translation\, in order to foster and enhance our collaborative research environment which sustains and expands our links with industry\, including not least with our tenants based at the Roslin Innovation Centre which is the business gateway to the Easter Bush Campus and the location of choice in Scotland for companies undertaking strategic\, commercial and collaborative research in the Animal and Veterinary Sciences; Agri Tech and One Health industries. \n \nFrom the soil to our health; Norwich Research Park’s vision is to change lives and rethink society through pioneering research and innovation\, reframing the future of research and delivering regional growth. We have an unbroken chain\, each part aiding the progression of another\, where our people are gaining new knowledge of soil\, plants\, therapeutics and diagnostics\, food\, nutrition\, health and healthy ageing\, all underpinned by world leading genomics. We have an inspirational place to work; where the world will look\, not only for answers to global challenges\, but also to learn from our success at creating a true research and innovation community\, where organisations and people flourish and grow\, in an environment that breeds and nurtures creativity and wellbeing. \n \nOur mission is to establish the Rothamsted Campus as the world-leading centre for agritech research and innovation. The next decade will be pivotal if we are to help tackle the world’s problems and not exacerbate them. Key to agriculture having a positive global impact will be innovation – turning cutting edge scientific research into practical\, workable solutions that feed billions of extra mouths from less land and smarter use of agrochemicals. The Campus is designed to facilitate and enable collaboration by creating opportunities for researchers\, companies\, entrepreneurs and investors to interact and develop their innovations. \nSpeakers: \nChair: Glenn Crocker\, UKSPA Chairman \nJohn Mackenzie\, CEO\, Roslin Innovation Centre \nRhian Hayward\, CEO\, Aberystwyth Innovation and Enterprise Campus \nDerek Jones\, CEO\, Babraham Research Campus \nDavid Parfrey\, CEO\, Norwich Research Park \nNicole Sadd\, CEO\, Rothamsted Enterprises \nTO REGISTER URL:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/event/innovation-science-parks-and-bbsrc/ CATEGORIES:UKSPA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/15-June-BBSRC-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210527T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210527T131500 DTSTAMP:20260525T112704 CREATED:20210414T154333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210513T154005Z UID:12812-1622116800-1622121300@www.ukspa.org.uk SUMMARY:University Science Parks – the new landscape DESCRIPTION:27 May 2021  12.00 noon  -13.15 pm \nUniversity Science Parks – the new landscape \nAn opportunity to discuss with colleagues\, in the UK and beyond\, the impact and opportunities for University Science Parks as we emerge from covid-19. \nHow will the commercial benefits that Science and Innovation Parks contribute to the host University continue to grow in importance alongside the continuing demand for support from spin outs and the commercialisation of research. The webinar will share experience from Science Parks across the UKSPA network. \nSpeakers:\nGrant Bourhill\, Chief Executive Officer\, Surrey Research Park\nRobin Chave\, Chief Executive Officer\, University of Southampton Science Park\nAlistair Cory\, Director\, Begbroke Science Park\nDr Nick Gostick\, Director of the Smart Innovation Hub & Head of Keele University Science & Innovation Park \nTO REGISTER URL:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/event/university-science-parks-the-new-landscape/ CATEGORIES:UKSPA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Webinar-27-May-University-Science-Parks-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210414T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210414T130000 DTSTAMP:20260525T112704 CREATED:20210325T163349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210325T163349Z UID:12668-1618401600-1618405200@www.ukspa.org.uk SUMMARY:Bidwells Lab Design for the Future webinar in association with UKSPA DESCRIPTION:As the science & technology sector evolves\, so too must its real estate. The utilisation of AI\, robotics and cloud-based research data is changing the way scientists work and the spaces they occupy. Demand and pace of start-ups and spin-outs is rapidly changing the market. \nIn this webinar\, we will discuss meeting market needs in creating flexible\, sustainable and collaborative spaces for the evolving research and development environment\, looking at real examples in practice. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER URL:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/event/bidwells-lab-design-for-the-future-webinar-in-association-with-ukspa/ CATEGORIES:Industry Events,UKSPA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/0000-Social-Media-Posts-1200px-x-628px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210325T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210325T131500 DTSTAMP:20260525T112704 CREATED:20210218T144720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T152243Z UID:12220-1616673600-1616678100@www.ukspa.org.uk SUMMARY:UKSPA full members webinar with Beauhurst DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nUKSPA strategic partners Beauhurst provide data on the UK’s company landscape\, with a specific focus on high-growth and innovative businesses. This is done through an online platform which houses the company data\, through which UKSPA full members could potentially log-in and conduct research. Data can be used in a number of ways\, including: \n\nCreating lists of suitable prospective clients by sector\, region\, growth metrics and size\nFind trends and news stories to publish as marketing content\nAnalyse your existing customers and the impact your support has had\n\nOn this webinar exclusively for UKSPA full members\, the platform’s capabilities will be demonstrated to show how current science parks are using it to help grow their customer base and also support existing customers. \nFor further information on Beauhurst and their services go to – www.beauhurst.com  \nFull members register HERE \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/event/ukspa-full-members-webinar-with-beauhurst/ CATEGORIES:UKSPA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Webinar-25-Mar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210218T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210218T131500 DTSTAMP:20260525T112704 CREATED:20210201T123743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T154141Z UID:11889-1613649600-1613654100@www.ukspa.org.uk SUMMARY:Equality\, Diversity and Inclusion DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nThe latest interactive webinar from UKSPA will hear from top speakers discussing how we can further improve and encourage a science and innovation sector for everyone. We will consider the approaches and solutions that can be taken and how we can improve as an industry to encourage effective and sustainable EDI strategies. The webinar will also debate the urgent economic need to address equal opportunities\, diversity and inclusion  in STEM\, currently underrepresented in roles at all levels. \nThe webinar will discuss many vital issues including \n\nDiversity and inclusion in STEM.\nHow equality can drive sustainability in the workplace.\nSupporting and encouraging equal opportunities among STEM career break returners\nThe shortfall of STEM skilled workers\n\nChair: Bob Cushing\, Board Director\, UKSPA \nSpeakers: \nRoz Bird\, Director\, Commercial Director\, MEPC Limited \nNatalie Daniels\, Senior Area Manager\, Greater London Authority \nDr Katie Perry\, CEO\, The Daphne Jackson Trust \n  \n  \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/event/equality-diversity-and-inclusion/ CATEGORIES:UKSPA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Webinar-18-Feb-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210204T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210204T133000 DTSTAMP:20260525T112704 CREATED:20210121T111321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210210T105009Z UID:11767-1612440000-1612445400@www.ukspa.org.uk SUMMARY:Adapting office buildings for laboratory use DESCRIPTION:Following on from the initial webinar in November and the subsequent feedback\, this webinar debates how more innovative use of space can drive innovation to significantly assist in attracting new talent and supporting retention of existing occupiers. This repurposing of facilities could deliver real opportunities to provide more flexible and adaptable space for existing and prospective occupiers as demand for laboratory space increases. \nREGISTER HERE \nThe need to create sought-after lab spaces from existing commercial office buildings is very much to the fore and we debate the predicted increase in demand for lab and biotech space. The webinar will discuss the need for innovative and creative space\, the considerations\, functionality as well as the technical challenges of repurposing offices and the implications of a longer term shift of desk space and more lab space. \nChair: Ian McFadzen\, UKSPA Board Director \nSpeakers \nDavid Williams\, Partner and Head of Science & Technology\, Bidwells \nSam Potts\, Partner\, Bidwells \nAlison Wring\, Director\, AECOM \nRichard Walder\, Science and Technology UK Sector Lead\,  Burohappold Engineering \nDavid Lupson\, Director\, CAM-SCI \n  \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/event/adapting-office-buildings-for-laboratory-use/ CATEGORIES:UKSPA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Webinar-04-Feb.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210121T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210121T131500 DTSTAMP:20260525T112704 CREATED:20210111T105811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210210T104943Z UID:11703-1611230400-1611234900@www.ukspa.org.uk SUMMARY:COVID-19 Update: Lessons from the past\, the present and future challenges DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nThroughout most of 2020 we have all experienced the  many challenges presented by COVID‐19. The science and innovation sector has shown great resilience and was quick to adapt to the unprecedented circumstances. \nAs we enter the third lockdown\, UKSPA’s first webinar of 2021 will look at the lessons learnt from the past nine months and consider the challenges as well as the opportunities ahead. \nThe webinar will look at the current status on the available business support and funding opportunities\, the financial impact the pandemic has had on technology companies\, the support needed to effectively address economic and productivity uncertainties and the role of innovation locations during and post COVID-19. \nMembers will discuss their views on the impact of the pandemic financially\, innovative tenant support\, case studies and how experiences from the initial pandemic outbreak can help shape the future. \n  \nChair: \nJohn Leake\, UKSPA Director\, Company Secretary and Honorary Treasurer \nSpeakers: \nDom Hallas\, Executive Director. The Coalition for a Digital Economy \nIain Mansell\, Deputy Director\, Innovation Alliance for the West Midlands \nMember Panel:  \nColin Sinclair\, Chief Executive Officer\, Knowledge Quarter Liverpool \nDr Sally Basker\, Chief Executive Officer\, Exeter Science Park \nDuncan Rogers\, Asset and Estate Management Director\, Harwell Campus \nREGISTER HERE \n  URL:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/event/covid-19-update-lessons-from-the-past-the-present-and-future-challenges/ CATEGORIES:UKSPA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Webinar-21-Jan-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201008T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201008T131500 DTSTAMP:20260525T112704 CREATED:20200922T102025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T102204Z UID:10420-1602158400-1602162900@www.ukspa.org.uk SUMMARY:Health and Wellbeing in the workplace DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nTeams and organisations are adapting to the challenges brought by the pandemic. We are all looking for new ways of working whilst also ensuring a healthy and productive environment. \nAs a result of the new circumstances and challenges\, the need to address mental as well as physical health issues and well-being is paramount. \nThis webinar will review the key factors in workplace health and wellbeing\, and examine these new ways of working and the need to implement an effective mental health and well-being strategy. We will discuss the emerging needs of staff while addressing the strategies and approaches that best support individuals in the workplace during these challenging times. \nSpeakers are as follows: \n\nVeronica Flemming\, Senior Landscape Architect\, ASA landscape Architects\nDavid O’Coimin\, Founder & CEO The DO Company\nVeronica Reynolds\, Sustainable travel advisor\, Milton Park\nDr Jon Finn\,  Founder\, Tougher Minds\nSophie Whitbread\, Employment Lawyer\, Penningtons Manches LLP\n\n  \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/event/health-and-wellbeing-in-the-workplace/ CATEGORIES:UKSPA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Health-Wellbeing-Image-webinar-4201046__340.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200924T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200924T133000 DTSTAMP:20260525T112704 CREATED:20200903T090516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T142214Z UID:10219-1600948800-1600954200@www.ukspa.org.uk SUMMARY:R&D and the Comprehensive Spending Review DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \n24th September – R&D and the Comprehensive Spending Review:  12-1.30 PM \nThe Chancellor’s announcements made in the 2020 Budget set out record spending – rising to £22 billion a year by 2024/5 – to help position the UK as a  science and innovation superpower\, and were widely welcomed across the R&D landscape as an effective means of boosting and levelling-up economic growth. \nIn the spirit of “Building back better” post-pandemic\, the science and innovation community is eager to see the government deliver on these commitments and reflect R&D as a priority area in the forthcoming 2020 Comprehensive Spending Review by retaining the levels of research activity pledged to our publicly funded institutions\, as well as investing more in development activities and innovation. \nThis joint webinar from AIRTO and UKSPA will provide an opportunity for dialogue on a number of crucial issues relating to lifting investment in R&D. Leading speakers from within the R&D ecosystem will discuss how we can stimulate R&D for a greener\, cleaner and sustainable future post Covid-19. \nChair: Steve Yianni\, Vice President\, AIRTO \nSpeakers: \nJames Tooze\, Policy Officer\, Campaign for Science & Engineering \nJames joined CaSE in July 2017\, he is directly involved in all aspects of CaSE’s policy work. Prior to joining\, James worked as a Policy Researcher for the Society of Chemical Industry. He studied for an undergraduate degree in Chemistry\, before completing a Masters in Science Communication and Public Engagement at the University of Edinburgh. \nLee Hopley\, Deputy Director for Research Partnerships\, Enterprise Research Centre \nLee is Deputy Director for Research Partnerships at the ERC\, and is responsible for project managing and delivering the flow of research commissioned by partners on small businesses and entrepreneurship. She also works as a consultation with organisations to develop evidence and policy research on issues covering innovation and finance. Lee’s career has focused on understanding business performance and the impact of policy on decision-making and outcomes\, she was previously Chief Economist at EEF\, the manufactures’ organisation (now Make UK). \nDan Cochlin\, Head of External Affairs\, Northern Powerhouse Partnership \nDaniel Cochlin is the Head of External Affairs for the Northern Powerhouse Partnership\, the organisation bringing together the business and civic leaders of the North with the ultimate objective of rebalancing the economy and creating opportunities for the people of the Northern Powerhouse. His role involves working with the North’s leading employers\, Government\, elected mayors and a wide range of stakeholders to build consensus on improving key areas of policy\, including transport\, education\, skills and productivity. He is a regular commentator on Northern issues on national and regional media. Prior to this role\, Daniel was Head of Communications for Advanced Materials at The University of Manchester\, responsible for establishing a compelling narrative around graphene and other innovation \nColette Cohen\, CEO\, The Oil & Gas Technology Centre \nColette Cohen is the Chief Executive Officer for the OGTC\, an organisation committed to the research and development of technology to enable the Oil and Gas industry to transition to a net zero future. Colette has worked in the industry for more than 25 years\, both in the UK & Internationally for BP\, ConocoPhillips & Centrica E&P\, where she was the regional VP for the UK & Netherlands before joining the OGTC. Colette has a degree in Chemistry from Queens in Belfast\, a masters in Project Management & Economics from CERAM in France and an honorary PhD from Aberdeen University. \nShe is the Chair of the National Composites Centre and sits on the boards of OPITO\, NORECO and the Lloyds Advisory Board. She is also a Commissioner for the Just Transition Commission for Scotland\, a Trustee for Springer Rescue for Scotland and an ambassador for Powerful Women. Colette is an active champion for the industrial transition of the oil and gas industry to a net zero future and a committed role model for women in industry. \nIain Simpson\, Chairman\, R&D Society  \nIain is Chairman of the R&D Society\, an organisation founded in 1962 that focuses on making the UK the best environment for research and development. \nHe has more than 30-years track of experience in multi-disciplinary technology and product development including business development\, project management and technology assessment in US and European markets\, the last 20 years of which has been gained in the use of devices and digital technologies to create product differentiation\, improve patient engagement and better measure clinical outcomes in real world settings \nHe has a degree in Physics\, a PhD in experimental solid-state physics both from UCL and also an MBE in Technology Management from the Open University.   He has published several papers\, chaired and presented at several international conferences on healthcare technology\, technology licensing and digital health. \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/event/rd-and-the-comprehensive-spending-review/ CATEGORIES:UKSPA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/HM-Treasury.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR