Guest Articles
Investing in Life Science – Learnings From the First Round of Investments From Discovery Park Ventures
Investing in life science companies is both challenging and rewarding. The sector is constantly evolving and comes with a lot of unknowns and risks, especially at the commercialisation stage. However, with the potential to help create a positive impact to society and...
Expression Edits At The EpiCentre
We spoke to Chief Operating Officer Dr Rebecca Godfrey about how ExpresionEdits was started, what it is currently working on and how its experience at The EpiCentre has helped it grow the business and move on to the next phase of its expansion. How Was the Company...
How to Build a High-Performance Life Science Team
When it comes to recruitment, the life sciences industry is undoubtedly highly competitive. With demand for skilled professionals often outpacing the supply, attracting (and retaining) qualified candidates with the right expertise can be a significant challenge for...
How to Activate a Circular Economy in the Built Environment
When planning a new build, retrofit or refurb project, taking a circular approach is increasingly important to achieving Net Zero targets, sitting alongside energy efficiency and renewable energy sources. But how achievable is this? Mace’s insights report, ‘Closing...
York Biotech Campus Celebrates Women in STEM this International Women’s Day
York Biotech Campus (YBC), is celebrating women in STEM this International Women’s Day (IWD) (8th March). With the theme of ‘Inspire Inclusion’ for this year’s IWD, YBC is promoting some of the incredible, and successful women, that work onsite at the science park to...
Sharing in Vibrant Life Science Ecosystems
Back In the summer, I had the pleasure and honour to complete my one-year tenure as Entrepreneur-in-Residence for Bruntwood SciTech; supporting early-stage life science companies in Manchester and at Alderley Park in Cheshire. Alderley Park, the former Astra Zeneca...
Latest Guide from Pioneer Group: Effective Life Sciences Communications
Effective Life Sciences Communications: Engaging Your Audience For life sciences businesses, the ability to communicate your work effectively can be as crucial as the ground-breaking research itself. Whether you are conveying your findings to fellow scientists,...
University of Warwick Science Park Looks Back and Looks Forward as it Marks its 40th Anniversary
Picture L-R, David Grindrod, Mark Tock and David Rowe As the University of Warwick Science Park celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, it has a successful history to look back on. It has come a long way since its relatively humble beginnings, with a myriad of...
Commercial Property Network Infrastructure: Key Tenant Trends
Author: Filippo Schiannini, Account Manager, Communicate Technology When it comes to finding a new supplier for network infrastructure in a commercial property, science park, or innovation centre, there are many stakeholders and factors to consider, not...
Creating the Knowledge Cauldron – Part 5: Science on Show
Author: John Roycroft, Chair, Civil and Structural Engineering, BDP In the quest for greater innovation and to atract and retain top talent, the design strategies for science, technology and research buildings have undergone a significant transformation. Organisations...
Creating the Knowledge Cauldron – A Local Network for Global Innovation
SciTech buildings are integral components of vibrant, forward-thinking cities. They not only shape the urban landscape but also contribute to a city's identity and resilience. They drive research, innovation, education, and economic growth while promoting...
JP Morgan Healthcare Conference: highlights and industry outlook
Mayer Schreiber, CEO of Discovery Park, and Chris Broom, Head of Business Development at Discovery Park, recently attended the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco to build global connections and raise awareness of the opportunities in the UK for the...
Creating the Knowledge Cauldron: Science and Technology for all
Inclusive design is defined as creating buildings and spaces that welcome everyone and consider the needs of people with physical, cognitive, and sensory impairments, including neurodivergence. We design inclusive spaces that empower people to live and thrive; places...
The Knowledge Cauldron: A Lesson for SciTech from Higher Education
Author: Martin Jarvie, Architect Associate, BDP Over the past decade universities have intensified collaboration. In some cases, natural consortia have sprung up due to shared history or geographical proximity, while other institutions have been prompted to explore...
Creating the Knowledge Cauldron: Optimising Building Typologies
Designing for high-tech science, innovation and research starts in a decisively low-tech manner – by face-to-face communication. By working together in the same location, in places where knowledge can be shared within an expansive SciTech ecosystem, valuable...