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Discovery Park CEO comments on today’s spending review announcement
Mayer Schreiber, CEO of Discovery Park in Kent, one of the UK’s fastest-growing communities of life science business, including Pfizer, Viatris and Concept Life Sciences. He said: “I am delighted by the Chancellor’s announcement of £1.4Billion of funding into the new...
Sheppard Robson reveals plans for a series of buildings at Silwood Science Park
The proposals include two new buildings—a Life Sciences Centre and pavilion café—and several radically retrofitted structures, all set within a new landscape design. For client Newcore Capital Management, architectural practice Sheppard Robson has submitted a detailed...
Unique partnership aims to help college graduates land quality jobs
Loughborough College and Charnwood Campus Science, Innovation and Technology Park have forged a new and unique partnership to help create a careers pipeline for students. This innovative approach will bridge the gap between classroom learning and developing the right...
UKSPA’s search for a new Chief Executive
Following the decision of Jim Duvall (the current post holder) to retire, The United Kingdom Science Park Association (UKSPA) is looking to appoint a new Chief Executive to take forward the strategic development of the Association, and to oversee the development and...
Rothamsted start-up Ryeharvest launches innovative, plastic-free energy snacks with edible wrapping
Hertfordshire-based start-up business Ryeharvest, based on the Rothamsted campus in Harpenden, are launching their innovative, eco-friendly, plastic-free energy snacks this month. The products are designed to be waterproof, fully-edible, high-energy snacks and are...
Sci-Tech Daresbury’s Holiferm to bring green jobs boost to Liverpool City Region following $7M fundraising round to build eco-friendly biosurfactant plant
Holiferm, the University of Manchester biotech spin out based at Sci-Tech Daresbury, is set to take its work in developing environmentally friendly biosurfactants for use in detergents and toiletries to the next level following the announcement of a significant...
Scancell expands its R&D capabilities with new facilities at The Oxford Science Park
Scancell Holdings plc (AIM: SCLP), the developer of novel immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer and infectious disease, has expanded its R&D capabilities by taking new laboratory and office space in the Bellhouse Building at The Oxford Science Park (TOSP),...
Liverpool Science Park wins prestigious Downtown in Business Health & Innovation award
Liverpool Science Park proudly collected the Health and Innovation award, at the 16th annual Downtown in Business City of Liverpool Business Awards (COLBA). Liverpool Science Park, KQ Liverpool and Sciontec attended the Downtown City of Liverpool Business Awards,...
Milestone moment for the region’s life science sector as construction on No.1 Birmingham Health Innovation Campus gets underway
Construction of No.1 Birmingham Health Innovation Campus (BHIC) in Selly Oak is underway, marking a major milestone for the region’s rapidly growing life sciences sector. The development of No.1 BHIC forms the first phase of a ten year masterplan for the Campus...
The Babraham Research Campus receives funding for barrier-busting PhD programme
Babraham Research Campus Ltd, which develops and manages the Babraham Research Campus, and the Babraham Institute have secured funding for fifteen PhD studentships from UKRI-BBSRCas part of a Collaborative Training Partnership (CTP). Through a tailored...
Next generation of innovators inspired by Nexus schools initiative
Students from across Leeds have celebrated their success in the culmination of an innovative and entrepreneurial programme from regional innovators at Nexus with Leeds-headquartered social enterprise Ahead Partnership. Last week saw 15 students from Dixons Unity...
Magdalen College & GIC enter Strategic Partnership to accelerate development of The Oxford Science Park
Investment initiates transformational construction programme as demand for life sciences & technology space continues Magdalen College Oxford, owner of The Oxford Science Park (TOSP), one of the UK’s leading parks for science and technology companies, and an...
Rosalind Franklin Institute building officially opens
The Rosalind Franklin Institute, a new research institute based at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus has officially opened. The building was opened by Professor Lynn Gladden, Chief Executive of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, which...
New collaboration between Discovery Park and The Innovation Forum
Discovery Park is delighted to announce that it has signed a two year agreement with The Innovation Forum that will help to elevate start-ups in the life sciences industry and open up networks between innovators and the wider science community. The Innovation Forum is...
Kadans Science Partner expands Cambridge presence with acquisition of Merlin Place
Kadans Science Partner has added to its Pan-European portfolio after acquiring Merlin Place in Cambridge from a private investor who was represented by Bidwells. This acquisition continues Kadans’ growth in Cambridge following its acquisition of B900 at the Babraham...