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Green Light for Wootton Science Park’s £44 Million Masterplan for New SME Science and Tech Lab Space and Amenities
Hartwell Plc, the automotive and property development company, has received planning approval for its masterplan to deliver new carbon efficient laboratory and workspace buildings for small and medium sized science and technology companies and amenities at Wootton...
The Crown Estate Acquires Harwell East, Potential for 4.5m sq ft of Lab Space
Next to the renowned Harwell Science and Innovation campus, Harwell East could deliver up to 4.5 million sq ft of laboratory and advanced manufacturing space, plus 400 new homes Project expected to contribute an estimated £2.5bn to GDP and create 30,000 jobs Site is...
Liverpool Named as European Capital of Innovation Finalist
The European Commission has today announced the finalists of the 2026 European Capital of Innovation Awards (iCapital), celebrating cities at the forefront of urban innovation for over a decade. Supported by the European Innovation Council under Horizon Europe, the...
A Message From Recently Appointed UKSPA Chief Executive, Ruth Hall
It is a privilege to join you, our Board and Executive team, as your new Chief Executive. I’m delighted to step into this role, and I wish to thank you for the warm welcome I’ve already received. I’m looking forward to working collaboratively with you all to deliver...
Deputy Mayor Howard Dawber Officially Opens Leap- a New Shared Lab Facility for Early Stage Companies from Imperial Incubator at ARC West London
Photo L:R Ben Coleman, labour MP Chelsea and Fulham, Jim Stretton Managing Director, ARC, Alex Sanderson, Deputy Leader Hammersmith and Fulham Council, Mary Ryan, Vice Provost for Research and Enterprise, Imperial College London, Graham Hewson, Head of...
Building Support for R&D in Holyrood and the Senedd
Campaign for Science and Engineering (CaSE) will use the opportunity offered by the upcoming elections in Scotland and Wales to raise the profile of R&D and forge stronger connections with politicians in Holyrood and the Senedd. CaSE is launching a collaborative,...
Join Your Global Colleagues at IASP Beijing – Discounted Rates for UKSPA Members
The International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation (IASP) will celebrate their 42nd World Conference in Beijing this year from the 16-19 of September, under the theme “Elevating Excellence: Innovation Spaces Driving High-Quality...
The UK Is Back In The World’s Largest Research And Innovation Funding Programme – Horizon Europe
The UK is back in the world’s largest research and innovation funding programme - Horizon Europe. It means businesses of all sizes can access the £80 billion of grants, from period 2021 – 2027, available to support their research and development from early stage to...
British Business Bank Commits up to £36m to Osney Capital’s Fund 1
The British Business Bank today announces it has made a cornerstone commitment of up to £36m to Osney Capital’s Fund 1 through its Enterprise Capital Funds programme. The Fund, which is oversubscribed from its original target of £50m, is the first UK-focused cyber...
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Welcome to the latest edition of the UKSPA News Bulletin, your definitive source for updates on UKSPA events, publications and UKSPA member news. In this issue, we bring you all the latest dates for our next four conferences, the latest edition of Breakthrough and...
Pioneer and Miltenyi Biotec Unveil Strategic Partnership at Victoria House
Miltenyi Biotec, an innovator of products and services for biomedical research and cell and gene therapies, has announced a strategic partnership with leading developer of life science ecosystems, integrating infrastructure, investment, and venture support, Pioneer...
Interlligent UK RF & Microwave Training Programme 101 Hits 5-Year Milestone
Now in its fifth successful year, Interlligent UK’s RF & Microwave Engineering Training Programme 101 continues to provide industry practitioners with the essential knowledge and hands-on experience needed in the rapidly evolving A&D, satellite broadcast,...
”Mersey Makers” – a New Festival for Liverpool Innovators – to Land in the City this March
Bruntwood SciTech is launching a new spring festival to mark the arrival of lighter nights and celebrate the plethora of skilled talent, innovation and diverse creativity that the city has to offer. Mersey Makers is a free-to-attend festival curated to...
First Phase of Ground Works Underway at Cambridge Discovery Campus
Property investment and development company, Bridgemere Land in partnership with Foundation Capital Ventures (FCV), is pleased to confirm the start of onsite works at its landmark science and innovation campus, Cambridge Discovery Campus. Vertase FLI Ltd has now...
Oxford-Cambridge Arc welcomed by one of UK’s largest innovation communities
Milton Park has welcomed the news the government is set to revive plans for the Ox-Cam Arc. With aims to double the economic output of the science-rich region between Britain’s two best-known universities, the government has revived plans to build transport links and...