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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220324T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220324T131500
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220217T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220217T131500
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211204
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211028T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211028T131500
DTSTAMP:20260525T150025
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210729T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210729T131500
DTSTAMP:20260525T150025
CREATED:20210607T102522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210727T091609Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210715T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210715T130000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210615T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210615T131500
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210527T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210527T131500
DTSTAMP:20260525T150025
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210414T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210414T130000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210325T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210325T131500
DTSTAMP:20260525T150025
CREATED:20210218T144720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T152243Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210218T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210218T131500
DTSTAMP:20260525T150025
CREATED:20210201T123743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T154141Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210204T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210204T133000
DTSTAMP:20260525T150025
CREATED:20210121T111321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210210T105009Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210121T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210121T131500
DTSTAMP:20260525T150025
CREATED:20210111T105811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210210T104943Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201008T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201008T131500
DTSTAMP:20260525T150025
CREATED:20200922T102025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T102204Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200924T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200924T133000
DTSTAMP:20260525T150025
CREATED:20200903T090516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T142214Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200910T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200910T131500
DTSTAMP:20260525T150025
CREATED:20200901T132747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200903T171559Z
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SUMMARY:Looking to the future - The new office after lockdown
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nIn July UKSPA hosted a webinar on “Looking to the future: Innovation and the new office” at a time when lock-down was at its height. It was also a time when there was enormous speculation about the short- and long-term requirements for office-based companies. \nWe asked how office design would evolve to ensure safe while working effectively and collaboratively while physically apart. \nTwo months on\, this webinar will look at how work patterns have changed as occupiers returned to their offices and how these new requirements will impact on the future delivery of space and services for knowledge intensive businesses. \nThis follow on session will provide an opportunity for discussion and for UKSPA members to contribute their own thoughts and experiences with a panel of speakers who will provide an update to their earlier presentations: \nChair: Bob Cushing\, Director\, UKSPA \n\nToby Hyam\, MD\, Creative Space Management\nCliff Dennett\, Head of Commercial\, Bruntwood Scitech \nTom Peasgood\, Head of Business and Science Parks\, MAPP\nPeter Baird\, Associate\, Perkins + Will\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/event/looking-to-the-future-the-new-office-after-lockdown/
CATEGORIES:UKSPA
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200723T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200723T133000
DTSTAMP:20260525T150025
CREATED:20200710T145159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200720T142959Z
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SUMMARY:AIRTO/UKSPA Webinar: The Future of the R&D landscape
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \n  \nFollowing the recent publication of the Government’s Research and Development (R&D) roadmap which sets out the Government’s vision for cultivating a more science and technology-focused economy\, this joint webinar from AIRTO and UKSPA provides a timely opportunity to open up dialogue on a number of crucial issues facing the sector. The Government is planning a substantial expansion to R&D investment – rising to £22 billion a year by 2024/5 and it is imperative that the promising proposals are delivered if we want to see the sustained future economic growth of science\, research and innovation. Crucial to this process is collaboration with partners to draw together ideas on how we can respond most effectively to the opportunities that have been put forward in the publication. \nLeading speakers from within the R&D ecosystem will discuss how we can stimulate R&D for a faster and better recovery post Covid-19\, provide an update of the Research & Innovation Infrastructure roadmap programme\, the questions raised and the next steps that need to be taken. How we can fully develop the opportunities and through collaboration\, develop the Government’s intended plan to make R&D central to the UK’s recovery plan and position itself to be a science and innovation superpower as a result. \nCo- Chair: Steve Yianni\, Vice President\, AIRTO \nCo- Chair: Dr Glenn Crocker MBE\, Chairman\, UKSPA \nSpeakers: \nFelicity Burch: Director of Innovation and Digital\, CBI \nFelicity leads the organisation’s policy work to create the conditions that enable businesses to come up with new ideas\, invest in research and development (R&D) and adopt new technologies. \nPrior to taking her current role\, she spent two years as the Head of Innovation and Digital\, where she led the CBI’s successful campaign for the government to commit to a target for R&D expenditure\, as well as agenda-setting work on technology adoption. Felicity’s first role at the CBI was as the Principal Policy Adviser on labour markets\, where she was responsible for the CBI’s agenda on pay and the future of work. \nFelicity’s background is in Economic Policy\, focused on business growth. Before the CBI\, she was Senior Economist at EEF\, the manufacturers’ organisation. In this role she led the development of their innovation policy and industrial strategy work and delivered a breadth of economic and industrial trends research. She has also worked on Experian’s Economic Policy team\, with a focus on regional growth. \n  \nDr Marie-Laure Hicks: Policy Advisor\, Research & Innovation\, Royal Academy of Engineering \nMarie-Laure is part of the research and innovation policy team at the Royal Academy of Engineering\, working on a wide range of activities that aim to stimulate a dynamic and thriving ecosystem for engineering R&D and innovation that improves productivity and delivers economic and social value for people from all parts of the UK. Marie-Laure lead the COVID-19 response project ‘Stimulating R&D for a faster and better recovery’\, setting out recommendations based on findings from a rapid evidence gathering exercise with representatives from R&D-intensive engineering sectors and companies and ongoing work on increasing investment in R&D. Other highlights include ‘Radical Innovation’\, a briefing presenting a blueprint for a new UK research and technology funding agency\, and leading the follow-up project to ‘Increasing R&D investment: business perspectives’ on late-stage R&D. \nPrior to joining the Academy in 2019\, Marie-Laure completed a PhD at the London Centre for Nanotechnology\, University College London (UCL). Whilst at UCL\, Marie-Laure undertook a secondment at the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) and has previously worked as a summer portfolio analyst at the Technology Strategy Board\, now Innovate UK. \n \n  \nDr Bryony Butland: Programme Director UKRI Infrastructure Roadmap\, UKRI \nDr Bryony Butland is the Research and Innovation Infrastructure Programme Director for the UKRI. UKRI recently published a report ‘Opportunities to grow our capability’\, the result of an 18 month programme of analysis and engagement to create a picture of existing UK infrastructure\, future requirements and resulting investment priorities. In recently months Bryony has also been working to support UKRI in its response to COVID19. Prior to joining UKRI Bryony worked as a Deputy Director in Department of Business\, Energy and Industrial Strategy working on the creation of UKRI and a range of science and innovation policy roles including the case for science investment in the last two spending reviews. She has also acted as the sponsor for the UK Space Agency\, worked in Strategy for Department of Energy and Climate Change\, and led work on public health and obesity policy in Department of Health and the Government Office for Science’s Foresight Programme. Before joining the civil service she worked in academia and a small biotech company\, completing her PhD in Genetics in 2001. \n  \nDr Uday Phadke: Director\, R&D Society  \nDr. Uday Phadke is a member of the Board of the UK R&D Society\, an organisation focussing on being a representative voice of industrially-focussed R&D in the UK. He is also Chief Executive of Cartezia which he founded in 1998. His career over the last three decades has covered three areas: commercial businesses enabled by innovations in science and technology; academic research and teaching in technology and business; and the delivery of global innovation initiatives. His primary focus now is on the Scale-up challenges faced by high-growth firms. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/event/joint-ukspa-airto-webinar-the-future-of-the-rd-landscape/
CATEGORIES:UKSPA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200709
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200711
DTSTAMP:20260525T150025
CREATED:20200622T151529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200713T094204Z
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SUMMARY:UKSPA online member conference: Thursday 9 July – Friday 10 July 2020
DESCRIPTION:The two day member drop-in conference will provide a timely opportunity to consider in more detail a number of critical issues and the implications for the sector.  We will look at the opportunities both in the mid and long-term\, that will shape innovation and drive sustainable growth post the Covid-19 crisis. \nRegister for the individual sessions listed below that you wish to attend  \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nThursday 9 July 11.00-12.00: Digital infrastructure for a changing workplace \nChair: Bob Cushing\, Bridgefibre\, Changes to how services are delivered in the current environment \nSteve Masters\, JISC- Digital workplaces and digitally powered people \nRichard Morris\,technologywithin/Robin Chave\, University of Southampton Science Park-  Future proofing connectivity: A case study with Southampton Science Park’ \nJustin Harley\, Yardi Systems – An integrated approach to digital property management  \nRegister for this session \n  \nThursday 9 July 13.00-14.00: Investment Trends \nChair: Sally Ann Forsyth\, Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst \nHenry Whorwood\, Beauhurst\, Innovative businesses in the time of Covid \nChris Walters\, JLL\, – Investment Trends\, Opportunities and Drivers \nAlan Watts\, Director of Funding\, Catalyst Inc \nRegister for this session \n  \nThursday 9 July 2020. 14.30 – 15.30: Sustainability – Future Labs\, workplaces and the Zero Carbon Challenge \nChair; Bob Cushing\, Director\, UKSPA \nGary Clark\, HOK- RIBA 2030 Challenge: Road Map to Net Zero Carbon Research Buildings \nTim Fry\, Arup- Journey towards a net zero carbon laboratory  \nMatthew Butler\, Aecom\, Lessons learnt from a zero carbon laboratory \nRegister for this session \n  \nFriday 10 July 10.00 -11.00: Gender diversity in STEM  \nChair: Catherine Johns\, UKSPA Companion Member \nStefanie  Thorne\, University of Suffolk – Female Entrepreneurship and COVID 19: Challenge and Opportunity \nRuth Blanco\, WISE Campaign \nKath Mackay\, Alderley Park \nRegister for this session \n  \nFriday 10 July 2020.  14.30 – 15.45 Looking Forward: Science Parks and Innovation Locations. \nWhat will be the role of science park’s and Innovation locations  in “The New Normal” \nChair: Jo Stevens\, Oxford Innovation \nPhil Kemp\, Bruntwood SciTech \nMartino Picardo\, Discovery Park\, Kent \nHarry Farmer\, NESTA \nNick Sturge\, MBE\, UKSPA Honorary Member \n  \nRegister for this session \n 
URL:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/event/ukspa-online-conference/
CATEGORIES:UKSPA
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200701T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200701T130000
DTSTAMP:20260525T150025
CREATED:20200602T091928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200625T160742Z
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SUMMARY:Looking to the future:  Innovation and the new office
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nWhat will be the future requirements for office based companies?  How will office design evolve to keep people working effectively and collaboratively while physically apart? \nThis webinar looks at the implications for the sector as offices and R&D space respond to changing circumstances. \nAs well as considering the immediate impact of changing work patterns\, this webinar will also discuss the longer term issues and asks what will offices and R&D space look like in the future? \nSpeakers include: \nChair: Patrick Bonnett\, National Innovation Centre for Ageing \nTom Renn\, Manchester Science Partnerships \nNigel Mapp\, Mapp \nPeter Baird\, Perkins+Will \nToby Hyam\, Creative Space Management \n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/event/looking-to-the-future-innovation-and-the-new-office/
CATEGORIES:UKSPA
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200625T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200625T130000
DTSTAMP:20260525T150025
CREATED:20200602T091820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200617T144819Z
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SUMMARY:Looking to the future - The new laboratory
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nWhat impact has Covid-19 had on laboratory operation\, investment and future design? The webinar looks at the future laboratory environment\, greater flexibility\, digitalisation\, communication and the ongoing requirements for labs such as safety\, robustness and cleanliness. \nThe session will also look at investment into laboratory space for third party occupation and highlight: \n\nHow we are seeing repurposing of industrial space as a way to cost effectively deliver flexible space\nHow new buildings are being delivered by the private sector\nHow wet lab space has been retrofitted into office space\nHow there is a need for more office space and non-wet lab when these buildings are being considered as technology changes increase the amount of digital work • How smaller suites of space will continue to need funding support where they need to be fully fitted.\n\nSpeakers include: \nChair\, Ian McFadzen Plymouth Science Park \nKath McKay\, Alderley Park \nJohn Sommerville\, Creative Places \nRichard Walder\, BuroHappold Engineering \n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/event/ukspa-webinar-looking-to-the-future-the-new-laboratory/
CATEGORIES:UKSPA
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200618T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200618T131500
DTSTAMP:20260525T150025
CREATED:20200602T091702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200615T084804Z
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SUMMARY:The Business Development Challenge: How do we attract new occupiers?
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nHas the lockdown delivered new insights into the changing requirements of new tenant companies? Does there need to be a redefinition in the way that we market the offering and value of Science Parks and other Innovation Locations?  \nWhat are the changes and opportunities post Covid-19 that may need to be delivered in order to attract new companies alongside the retention of existing clients? \n Chair: Jo Stevens\, Oxford Innovation \nJames Latham.  Associate Partner\, Carter Jonas \nMonika Zemla\, Harwell Campus \nClaire Bennett\, York Science Park \nOlivia Chatten\,York Science Park \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/event/ukspa-webinar-looking-to-the-future-the-new-office/
CATEGORIES:UKSPA
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200611T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200611T130000
DTSTAMP:20260525T150025
CREATED:20200602T091546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200608T135303Z
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SUMMARY:Returning to the workplace - The road to the new normal
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will look at the challenges that will be faced as we adapt services on the road to the ‘new normal’. The session will discuss how we continue to deliver support for companies to work effectively\, efficiently and safely in a changed workplace. It will also look at some of the longer term issues that will affect the sector as the shape of  “the new normal” develops. \nSpeakers include: \nSally Basker\, Exeter Science Park \nDavid Hardman\, Innovation Birmingham \nGlenn Crocker\, Biocity \nCLICK TO REGISTER
URL:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/event/returning-to-the-workplace-the-road-to-the-new-normal/
CATEGORIES:UKSPA
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200518T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200518T130000
DTSTAMP:20260525T150025
CREATED:20200511T083816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200514T153313Z
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SUMMARY:UKSPA Webinar: Returning to Work
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \n  \nFollowing the recent guidance from Government\, the webinar will debate the numerous issues facing UKSPA members on the return to the workplace. \nThe webinar will consider the evolving roles of Park Managers as landlords and employers\, debating the day to day issues such as enforcing workplace distancing rules and best practice in these changing times. \nIt is also an opportunity to hear high quality legal advice on addressing employee and employer issues and concerns\, social distancing in the workplace\, compliance\, issues surrounding childcare\, health and safety matters. \nMental wellbeing is more important than ever in these uncertain times.  The session will hear of the importance of design for promoting good health and wellbeing\, maintaining good positive mental health surroundings for occupants and creating a more adaptable environment taking into account the new normal. \nSpeakers \nChair: Bob Cushing\, Board Director\, UKSPA \nSophie Whitbread\, Employment Lawyer\, Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP \nEmma Davies\, Partner\, Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP \nJayne Kelly\, Associate Architect and Interior Designer\, NBBJ \nRobert Day\, Chairman & Founder\, Blueprint Interiors \n 
URL:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/event/ukspa-webinar-returning-to-work/
CATEGORIES:UKSPA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200514T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200514T130000
DTSTAMP:20260525T150025
CREATED:20200428T141308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T140307Z
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SUMMARY:UKSPA Webinar: Preparing for the return to the workplace
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \n  \nAs part of an easing of lockdown\, the webinar will debate the Government’s exit strategy\, the partial loosening of lockdown and its implications. The webinar panel will  discuss  the preparations being made in a variety of UKSPA member locations as the lockdown loosens. Panellists will consider this week’s government advice on ensuring that the workplaces\, which are being allowed to reopen\, are as safe as possible and will discuss the practical application of the guidance. \nSpeakers include: \nGlenn Crocker\, MBE\, UKSPA Chairman \nMark Tock\, Operations Director\, Nexus Leeds \nAndrew Tipper\, Partner\, Cushman & Wakefield \nDave Hockton\, MIRA Technology Park \nAll webinars are free to members \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/event/ukspa-webinar-preparing-for-the-return-to-workspace/
CATEGORIES:UKSPA
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SUMMARY:UKSPA Webinar: Business support for a remote audience
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \n  \nThis session will look at how a number of UKSPA members are delivering  business support during lockdown and at the preparations that are being made for a partial loosening of social distancing.  Issues such as remote coaching\, virtual mentoring and adapting other business support services to those working remotely are being delivered. \nIt will also be an opportunity to consider the opportunities – as well as challenges – that remote business  support will  have for innovation locations in the future and the changing working patterns that may well emerge in the future. \nSpeaker Panel: \n\nWendy Tindsley\, Innovation Director\, Oxford Innovation\nJo Stevens\, Managing Director\, Oxford Innovation\nIan McFadzen CEO\, Plymouth Science Park\nJohn Leake Business Development Manager at Sci-Tech Daresbury\nJoe Caine\, Smart Innovation Hub Manager\, Keele University Science and Innovation Park\n\n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/event/ukspa-webinar-business-support-for-a-remote-audience/
CATEGORIES:UKSPA
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SUMMARY:UKSPA Webinar: Business Rates and Covid-19
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \n An opportunity to learn from an expert panel of UKSPA members about the latest issues relating to business rates\, void rates amid the impact of Covid-19 … plus an opportunity to ask the speakers questions and contribute to the debate. \nSpeakers: \nRichard New – Partner\, Mills and Reeve \nBarry Sankey – Consultant\, Wright Hassell \nDan Green – Associate\, Flude Commercial  \nPaul Carver – Director\, Granby Martin \nMember Panel: \nTom Blount – Lincoln Science and Innovation Park \nDavid Grindrod – University of Warwick Science Park \nFree for UKSPA members \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/event/ukspa-webinar-business-rates-and-covid-19/
CATEGORIES:UKSPA
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SUMMARY:UKSPA Member Conference\, Nexus\, Leeds
DESCRIPTION:  \nUKSPA Spring Conference\, Nexus University of Leeds LS2 3AA \nThe UKSPA Spring Conference will be held on 5 and 6 March 2020 at Nexus\, University of Leeds. \nUKSPA will gather on Thursday 5th and Friday 6th March at Nexus\, University of Leeds. The two days will consider and debate current national and regional trends for the science and innovation sector\, sustainability\, business growth and innovation support\, collaborative environments and opportunities\, fostering economic growth and social progress\, lessons and perspectives from the north and much more \nAs part of a packed agenda there are also speakers from the CBI\, Channel 4\, Transport for the North and the Northern Powerhouse Partnership alongside parallel sessions and discussion panels. For the current programme and timings please click here.
URL:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/event/test-event/
LOCATION:venue\, Nexus\, University of Leeds\, Leeds\, England\, LS2 3AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:UKSPA
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