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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...
University of Warwick Science Park Launches ‘AI Lab’ That Helps SMEs Create Web Apps in Minutes, Not Months
A new service which helps SMEs and start-ups roll out market-ready web apps in minutes instead of months through a collaboration with a cutting-edge AI firm has been unveiled. The University of Warwick Science Park has launched its new ‘Ignite Applied AI Lab’...
Babraham Research Campus Ltd Appoints Dr Rich Ferrie as Chief Executive Officer
Babraham Research Campus Ltd (BRCL), which is responsible for the development and management of Babraham Research Campus, is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Rich Ferrie to the role of Chief Executive Officer. Rich joins Babraham Research Campus from LBIC...
How Dark Labs Will Influence the UK’s Science Sector
Author: Andrew Somerville, Partner, Cundall There has been a recent resurgence of interest in dark labs within the UK. They can be key to some very niche, but important, breakthroughs in science. The fascination, however, lies in how the buildings exist and operate....
University of Southampton Science Park Hits 1MW Solar Milestone
Clean energy company, Absolar has announced that University of Southampton Science Park has become the first science park in the UK to reach 1 megawatt (MW) of installed solar capacity which is a landmark milestone that will prevent 220 Tonnes of CO₂ emissions...
Growing SMEs: Why Ecosystems Matter – Panel & Networking Event
Growing SMEs: Why Ecosystems Matter – Panel & Networking Event Date: Wednesday 18th MarchTime: 6:30pm-9pmLocation: Health Innovation Hub The Living Laboratory is hosting a free panel discussion and networking event for SMEs operating in health and life sciences on...
British Science Week, run by the British Science Association, is a ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths, featuring entertaining and engaging events and activities across the UK for people of all ages. British Science Week 2026 runs from...
UKSPA Welcomes Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park as a New Member
Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park began in 2015 with development led by Legacy Park Ltd, a not-for profit company, in collaboration with developers Scarborough Group International. The Park is backed by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, Sheffield City...