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UKSPA elect John Leake as new Chair
The United Kingdom Science Park Association (UKSPA) is pleased to announce the appointment of John Leake as its new Chair. John takes over the mantle from outgoing Chair Patrick Bonnett, Chief Development Officer at the UK’s National Innovation Centre for...
Urine test for bladder cancer could replace 1000s of invasive cystoscopies given each year
Birmingham researchers funded by Cancer Research UK and liquid biopsy company Nonacus have developed a new urine test for bladder cancer, which could reduce the need for invasive and time-consuming procedures to diagnose the disease. The test will use highly sensitive...
Discovery Park is the first science and innovation park to join Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre
Discovery Park has become the first Life Science and Innovation Campus to join the Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC), further cementing its ambition to become a centre of excellence. The move is part of Discovery Park’s wider commitment to engage...
Sci-Tech Daresbury’s global standing cemented as international innovators sign up to Violet
Two leading international firms have become the first companies to take residence within Sci-Tech Daresbury’s Violet development, representing a significant coup for the Liverpool City Region campus. Australian firm Blackmagic Design and China’s Geek+ have chosen the...
AbbVie and We Are Pioneer Group launch Golden Ticket programme to help UK life science start-ups accelerate the delivery of life-changing innovations to patients
Programme designed to help promising start-ups commercialise drug discovery and provide access to much-needed laboratory space2021 was the highest year on record for investments into UK biotech and life sciences companies – who raised £4.5 billionMove demonstrates...
We are Pioneer Group announces the release of its bi-annual Life Science Start-Up Report in partnership with JLL.
Boom in start-ups and spin-outs drives growth for UK life sciences as investment almost doubles New report shows number of UK life science start-ups in 2016-20 increased by 24% on the previous reporting period to a total of 681, at almost double the rate of ten years...
Area Design and Build Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Facility for WMFTG
Area Design and Build 120,000 sqft Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Facility in Havant for Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group. Area is on site to deliver the brand new 120,000 sqft development – located in Havant, near Portsmouth, Hampshire – for Watson-Marlow...
The value of community
On the back of the pandemic, life sciences are riding high. The speed at which vaccines have been developed and supply chains built has shown the potential and agility of this sector. Last year the UK’s biotech industries attracted £4.5bn in funding – a rise of £1.7bn...
2022 National Accelerator & Incubator Survey: help shape the future of our sector
UKSPA is partnering with The Centre for Entrepreneurs, Founders Forum, COADEC, NACUE, The Entrepreneurs Network, The Scaleup Institute, Beauhurst, Capital Enterprise and several other key organisations to conduct the UK’s largest survey of Accelerators and...
UK Space Command contracts with Surrey Research Park based SSTL for Carbonite+ satellite creating 100 Jobs
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) has signed a £22m contract with Defence Equipment and Support on behalf of UK Space Command for a 150kg satellite based on SSTL’s Carbonite+. Project TYCHE is the first satellite procurement for the MINERVA programme which is a...
UK manufacturing growth slowdown reported in latest PMI data
The latest UK manufacturing industry PMI data indicates a marked growth slowdown in the sector. Output and new orders both expanded at reduced rates in March, while new export business contracted for the second successive month. Manufacturers indicated that ongoing...
CPI expands into the North West at Liverpool Science Park
CPI officially launched its first North West base at The Spine in Liverpool yesterday, having taken an office within Liverpool Science Park (LSP), overlooking the city’s famous Hope Street and the Liverpool Everyman theatre. Attracted by LSP’s vibrant cluster of...
CEME appoints new Chief Executive Officer
CEME (Centre for Engineering & Manufacturing Excellence) is delighted to announce the appointment of Noorzaman Rashid into the role of Chief Executive Officer. Noorzaman brings to CEME a wealth of experience leading and growing commercial and public service...
RA Information Systems are hiring – Graduate Software Support Engineer
RA Information Systems can help you to progress in an IT and software support career with opportunities for development. We are currently looking for a Graduate Software Support Engineer for our expanding support team and would love to hear from you if you are a...
Sciontec launches a new approach to all-inclusive office space
Sciontec Developments Limited (Sciontec) has today revealed its new all-inclusive office concept Sciontec AI, which will be launched at the premier location in RCP at The Spine, later this month. Ranging from a single desk, to a large private office, Sciontec AI will...