UKSPA Webinar Archive
UKSPA runs regular webinars for members and partners to learn and debate the very latest issues, the programme addresses the key topic areas that are facing the innovation sector. The ongoing series of webinars run as part of UKSPA’S programme of sharing good practice, networking, communication, research, promotion and advocacy that helps to sustain and develop this vital economic sector.
Investment Focus: The key drivers and opportunities
A number of recent UKSPA webinars have focused on the changing face of investment in the UK. This extended webinar will bring together key investors and look at what is driving investment and the opportunities that these investments will have on the future direction of the science and innovation sector.
Chair:
Eulian Roberts, UKSPA Companion
Speakers:
Kate Lawlor, CEO, Bruntwood SciTech
Paul Taylor, Director, Creative Space Management
Colin Roberts, Venture Development Director, We Are Pioneer Group
Charlie Mitchell, MD, Scale Space
Emma Douglas-Beet, Scale-up Director, Innovate UK Edge
Reid Derby, Innovation Lead, Cyber Central UK part of Golden Valley Development
Innovation, Science Parks and BBSRC
The five BBSRC campuses are each distinct and at a different stage of development. CEOs from each campus reflect on their individual campus’ journey
Chair:
Glenn Crocker, UKSPA Chairman
Speakers:
John Mackenzie, CEO, Roslin Innovation Centre
Rhian Hayward, CEO, Aberystwyth Innovation and Enterprise Campus
Derek Jones, CEO, Babraham Research Campus
University Science Parks – the new landscape
How will the commercial benefits that Science and Innovation Parks contribute to the host University continue to grow in importance alongside the continuing demand for support from spin outs and the commercialisation of research.
Chair:
Grant Bourhill, Surrey Research Park
Speakers:
Robin Chave, University of Southampton Science Park
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The webinar will consider the approaches and solutions that can be taken and how we can improve as an industry to encourage effective and sustainable EDI strategies.
Chair:
Bob Cushing, Bridge Fibre
Speakers:
Roz Bird, Commercial Director, MEPC Silverstone Park
Natalie Daniels, Senior Area Manager, Greater London Authority (GLA)
Covid-19 update: Lessons from the past, the present and future challenges
As we enter the third lockdown, UKSPA’s first webinar of 2021 will look at the lessons learnt from the past nine months and consider the challenges as well as the opportunities ahead.
Chair:
John Leake, UKSPA Director, Company Secretary and Honorary Treasurer
Speakers:
Dom Hallas, Executive Director. The Coalition for a Digital Economy
Iain Mansell, Deputy Director, Innovation Alliance for the West Midlands
Member Panel:
Colin Sinclair, Chief Executive Officer, Knowledge Quarter Liverpool
Dr Sally Basker, Chief Executive Officer, Exeter Science Park
Duncan Rogers, Asset and Estate Management Director, Harwell Campus
Creating sustainable life science and research facilities: How ready are you?
Over a quarter of global CO2 emissions come from the built environment – the global community needs to reduce building energy consumption by over 80% if we are to reach zero-carbon targets. Hear how science park owners, occupiers, developers and businesses can and must, take radical steps on the journey to securing a net zero legacy for our cities, towns and communities.
The time to act is now. How ready are you?
Chair: James Chaffer, UNIP
Speakers:
Carl Potter, Managing Director & Principal, Avison Young Birmingham
Debbie Hobbs, Group Director for Sustainable Business at ISG
Marketing todays Science and Innovation Parks
This webinar will look at the techniques, campaigns and skills needed to promote UK innovation locations that will; help attract the next generation of entrepreneurs and knowledge intensive businesses in a post-covid world
Chair:
Bob Cushing, Bridge Fibre
Speakers:
Roz Bird, Commercial Director, MEPC Silverstone Park
Tim Riches, Head of Finance and Marketing, Surrey Research Park
Emily Roberts, Operations & Customer Experience Manager, M-SParc
Adapting office buildings for laboratory use
Following on from the initial webinar in November and the subsequent feedback, this webinar debates how more innovative use of space can drive innovation to significantly assist in attracting new talent and supporting retention of existing occupiers.
Chair:
Ian McFadzen, CEO, Plymouth Science Park
Speakers:
David Williams, Partner and Head of Science & Technology, Bidwells
Sam Potts, Partner, Bidwells
Richard Walder, Science and Technology UK Sector Lead, Buro Happold Engineering
Continuing Professional Development
UKSPA webinars are registered for CPD. For further information and to register your CPD activity please email info@ukspa.org.uk
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