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. Register for the individual […]
REGISTER HERE Following 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 […]
REGISTER HERE In 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. We asked how office design would evolve to ensure […]
REGISTER HERE 24th September – R&D and the Comprehensive Spending Review: 12-1.30 PM The 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 […]
REGISTER HERE Teams 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. As a result of the new circumstances and challenges, the need to address mental as well as physical health issues and well-being is paramount. […]
The UK Bioscience Forum will return in October 2020 as a two day virtual event, with the theme emerging data technologies. Recent years have seen an explosion of emerging data technologies in the biotech sector. Many of these address long-standing challenges in the industry, offering the potential to reduce the time and cost of drug discovery, and to target […]
REGISTER HERE Throughout 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. As we enter the third lockdown, UKSPA’s first webinar of 2021 will look at the lessons learnt from the past nine […]
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 […]
REGISTER HERE The 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 […]
REGISTER HERE UKSPA 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: […]
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. In this webinar, we will discuss meeting market needs in […]
There is something exciting happening in the investment landscape of the Midlands. Since 2011 its universities have spun-out 173 businesses and together they have raised 290 million pounds. MICRA has commissioned Beauhurst to produce a report showing the sheer breadth and volume of investment opportunities in the Midlands. To launch the report we've brought together an expert panel […]