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The EpiCentre is to Support Haverhill Science Festival 2026 by hosting a series of events
The EpiCentre will be supporting this year’s Haverhill Science Festival, taking place from Monday 20th to Saturday 25th April. Returning after the inaugural event in 2024, the festival brings together local schools, businesses, and community organisations to promote...
Final Development Plots Released at Bristol and Bath Science Park
Commercial property firm Avison Young has announced the release for sale of the final phases of development land at the Bristol and Bath Science Park, acting on behalf of South Gloucestershire Council. The newly available plots range from approximately 1.05 acres to...
Philip Macdonald, UKSPA Board Director and Managing Partner of Oberlanders Architects Reflects on the UKSPA Spring Conference in Glasgow
We’re a few weeks on and reflecting on a hugely successful UKSPA Spring Conference in Glasgow, where it was especially nice to have welcomed the national community back to Scotland. The atmosphere across both days reflected a sector keen to reconnect, collaborate and...
Industry calls for a National Blueprint to Unlock the Commercial Potential of UK Science
Senior figures from across industry, academia, investment and government met yesterday (Thursday 26 March 2026) at the House of Lords, for a roundtable hosted by The Lord Ranger of Northwood, to discuss the findings of a new report commissioned by Pioneer Group and...
Shipping Company Relocates Within Southampton After More Than Half a Century
A shipping company spanning three centuries at the port of Southampton is the latest business to berth at a thriving hub for maritime businesses. Founded in 1889, Wainwright Bros & Co moved into an 824 sq ft office for up to 14 people at Ocean Village Innovation...
Discovery Park Ignites Sixth Spark Cohort with New Wave of Innovative Startups
Discovery Park has launched the sixth edition of its Discovery Spark accelerator programme, welcoming 11 startups to its campus in Sandwich. The business growth programme has already supported 50 companies and 76 founders, with alumni securing £5.5m in UKRI funding...
Oxford North Scoops CoStar’s Most Impactful Development Award
Oxford North has been recognised as the most impactful commercial development in the South East for 2025 by CoStar, the leading global provider of commercial real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. The CoStar Impact Awards celebrate significant...
SKC Studios and Leeds Castle Unveil “AI Queen Eleanor of Castile” – An audience with the World’s First AI Queen
SKC Studios, which is based at The EpiCentre in Haverhill, has announced the launch of the world’s first environment-aware historical AI avatar at Leeds Castle in Kent, marking a major step forward in how audiences access and experience history. Developed using SKC...
Plans for 100,000 sq ft Lab Space at 1-12 Magdalen Street Approved
Oxford City Council approves plans for life sciences, innovation and technology space at site of former Debenhams in Oxford The Crown Estate’s plans to transform the former Debenhams in Oxford city centre, located at 1-12 Magdalen Street, into a new 100,000 sq ft home...
Pioneer Group Responds to Parliamentary Findings with New Insights into UK Innovation Economy
New parliamentary scrutiny of the UK’s innovation landscape has reinforced longstanding concerns about how investment in innovation is distributed across the country, with Pioneer Group, a specialist in technology infrastructure and venture building, urging swift...
New Milestone at Regional Superhub for Innovation Businesses
Pictured: from left, Jo Stevens, Managing Director at Oxford Innovation Space, which is an UKSPA member, and, from Fareham Borough Council, Andy Wannell, Chief Executive, and Councillor Simon Martin, Leader. A regional superhub for innovation businesses in south...
Health Research, Education, Enterprise and Innovation Zone Taking Shape at Plymouth Science Park
Pictured Left to Right: Rose Jordan, Head of Finance and Company Secretary, PSP, John Stephens, Director of Estates and Facilities, UHP, Dave Hockton, Chief Executive Officer, PSP, Sarah Dormor, Chief Nurse information Officer, UHP and Stephen Holland, Operations...
HEMISPHERE Goes Back to the Future with Red Brick Design
Sciontec has unveiled a new look for its HEMISPHERE laboratory and office space scheme in Liverpool, due to complete in 2028, including a fully brick-built exterior echoing the city’s architectural heritage. The 150,000 sq ft (gross), eight-storey development on...
Glasgow Opens Doors to its Latest Purpose-Built Life Sciences Hub
Wes Streeting, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Marks Official Launch of Health Innovation Hub Pictured: left to right: Professor Andy Schofield, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Glasgow, Wes Streeting, Secretary of State for Health and...
SignaCor named winner of Discovery Spark programme, receiving £250K from Zinc VC
SignaCor Therapeutics has been named the winner of Discovery Park's startup growth programme for innovations in cardiovascular health, securing £250k in funding from venture capital firm Zinc. This investment forms part of a £1M seed round expected to close in...