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Find all of the latest science, technology and engineering news below including all updates from the North East Technology Park (NETPark), success stories for NETPark’s tenant companies and market breakthroughs in new research in areas such as printable electronics, photonics, microelectronics and nanotechnology.

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Dec 16

United Kingdom Science Park Association Announces New Chair and Board Appointments

The United Kingdom Science Park Association (UKSPA) is pleased to announce a number of changes to the UKSPA Board. Following the end of...

Dec 4

Only one month left to enter NEPIC’s Annual Industry Awards featuring two new categories

The North East of England Process Industry Cluster (NEPIC) is seeking submissions from entrants to be in with the chance of scooping an...

Nov 28

Satellite communications to improve connectivity in remote areas

New projects are set to test innovative hybrid connectivity solutions in some of the very hardest to reach places in the UK, with up to...

Nov 28

LIA Aerospace complete Airbus UK Accelerator

The program, run by Airbus Defence and Space and delivered by Plexal, has officially come to an end. We are honored and grateful for the...

Nov 26

Becoming a Fellow of the RAEng: an honour and a responsibility

Catherine Ramsdale, Pragmatic Semiconductor’s SVP Technology, was recently elected as a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering – one...

Nov 26

Collaborate to innovate – Building resilient supply chains for defence excellence

While offering undeniable economic advantages, global interdependence presents growing concerns for nations reliant on external sources...

Nov 21

UK Life Sciences sector sees major boost with new investments and policy changes

This quarter, the UK life sciences industry has seen significant improvements in support from both the government and private investors....

Nov 20

Major boost for North East space sector following £2.5 million investment

The North East’s reputation for world-class space research and innovation has been recognised with the announcement of £2.5 million from...

Nov 19

AI innovators to fuel UK’s clean energy future as new competition launches

Innovators from across the country can support the UK’s push to reach net zero by 2050 from today (Tuesday 19 November) as the UK...

Nov 14

Major investment to support the next generation of researchers

Thousands of doctoral students will be supported by UK Research and Innovation via two new schemes called doctoral landscape awards and...

Nov 13

Over 4,700 newly funded post-graduate places in UK universities to create new generation of engineers and scientists

Thousands of postgraduate students will study cutting-edge science at universities across the UK as part of a £500 million skills drive...

Nov 13

Barometer launched to measure health and life sciences sector

Square One Law, in partnership with the Centre for Process Innovation (CPI), has launched a comprehensive survey to gain critical insight...

Nov 12

UKRI invests £5.8m to drive growth in engineering biology sector

Funds allocated to seed corn and proof of concept initiatives through the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Technology Missions Fund....

Nov 11

Cybersecurity network to make the UK safer and more resilient

A new network aims to strengthen cybersecurity, realise the benefits of emerging technologies and better prepare society against future...

Nov 8

How cyber insurance can support your business

Cyber insurance cover offers vital protection against a critical business risk. Below, we explain what it is, and how it can be used to...

Nov 7

The Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (LSIMF)

The Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (LSIMF) is a capital grants fund which aims to build resilience for future health...

Oct 31

UK to chair global Earth observation group with bold ambitions for data uptake

UK Space Agency Chief Executive Dr Paul Bate has assumed the Chair of the Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS), the...

Oct 30

UKSPA 40th Anniversary Conference: Science Parks – Looking to the Future

The rise of innovation districts and the opportunity for a major funding injection from the UK’s pension funds will both play a major...

Oct 29

New national quantum laboratory to open up access to quantum computing, unleashing a revolution in AI, energy, healthcare and more

A new national quantum facility, that will house 12 quantum computers, was officially opened by Science Minister Lord Vallance last week....

Oct 25

What Are The Benefits Of Digital Pathology?

Digital pathology is used within pathology, computer science and image analysis and is transforming how pathologists diagnose and...