Events

27 May 2021  12.00 noon  -13.15 pm University Science Parks – the new landscape An opportunity to discuss with colleagues, in the UK and beyond, the impact and opportunities for University Science Parks as we emerge from covid-19. How will the commercial benefits that Science and Innovation Parks contribute to the host University continue to […]

15 June 2021 12.00 noon -13.15 pm Innovation, Science Parks and BBSRC BBSRC 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 […]

15 July 2021  11.00 am  – 13.00 pm Investment Focus: The key drivers and opportunities A 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 […]

Virtual Tenancies: Process, Compliance and Opportunities. 29 July 2021.  12.00-13.15 REGISTER HERE The 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 – […]

Thursday 28th October 2021 12:00-13:15 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER  Social impact and community engagement This 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 […]

Thursday 11th November 12 noon - 1.15 pm  Skills, talent and growth CLICK HERE TO REGISTER  The 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 […]

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 The conference will start with lunch at 1.15pm and afternoon sessions will include the UKSPA AGM which will update […]

REGISTER The 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 […]

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. Chair; James Latham, […]