The UK government is to invest £196 million in a new uranium enrichment facility being developed in Capelhurst, Cheshire by nuclear energy firm, Urenco. Urenco's plant will make the UK the first country in Europe outside Russia with capability to produced advanced nuclear fuel for nuclear power … [Read more...]
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Cheshire Science Corridor a “showcase to the world” for women in STEM
The Cheshire Science Corridor has been hailed for how its businesses are encouraging more women into STEM careers, Chester Zoo's Head of Sustainability has said during International Women's Day celebrations. Speaking on International Women’s Day (March 8th), Jennifer Kelly, Head of Sustainability … [Read more...]
£360 million investment announced for manufacturing and life sciences sectors
The Chancellor has announced a £360 million investment package into the UK’s life sciences and manufacturing sectors ahead of the Spring Budget. Funding will go to support organisations and projects delivering technological advances in areas that are key to economic growth, such as health … [Read more...]
Alderley Park developer appoints new CEO
Bruntwood SciTech, property group behind the Alderley Park life sciences and technology campus, has announced the appointment of Chris Oglesby as CEO. Oglesby will take the helm at the business following a recent £500 million investment, and lead delivery of its ambitious growth … [Read more...]
North-west set for biotechnology innovation boost
The North-west of England is set to further advance its position as a hub for the biotechnology industry following the launch of the Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Catalyst (IBIC). A collaborative initiative led by the University of Manchester, IBIC is aimed at harnessing the region's … [Read more...]
Alderley Park healthcare testing facility secures £1.035 million investment
Alderley Lighthouse Labs, based at Alderley Park, has secured investment totalling £1.035 million from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF) and venture capital investor Seneca. The company specialises in human diagnostic testing services, including blood, urine and cellular tests, and … [Read more...]
Alderley Park biopharmaceutical firm completes seed investment round
Alderley Park-based Sutura Therapeutics, has announced it has received the final £7.8 million investment of a seed funding round. Previous funding had enabled the biopharmaceutical start-up to secure its research facility at the Alderley Park life sciences hub, and the final tranche of seed … [Read more...]
Bioanalysis specialist makes move to Tytherington Business Village, Macclesfield
Bioanalysis specialist, Alderley Analytical, has relocated to a new facility on Orbit Developments' growing life sciences community at Tytherington Business Village in Macclesfield. The firm, previously located at Alderley Park, has signed a ten-year agreement for the entire 16,039 sq ft of … [Read more...]
Northern business leaders call for the region to lead in net-zero transition
Business leaders representing the NP11 group of Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) across Northern England have set out their ambition for the region to lead the UK’s net-zero transition in an open letter to government. Following the publication of the Government’s Energy Strategy, 15 leading … [Read more...]
Rail operator completes multi-million pound ‘digital train’ makeover programme
Train operating company, Northern, is celebrating the completion of a three-year project to improve on-board technology on services across the North of England. The ‘digital train’ project sought to retrofit the company’s existing fleet with the same digital facilities on-board 101 new trains … [Read more...]
Spectrum Ophthalmics appoints North West agencies
Macclesfield-based Spectrum Ophthalmics has appointed two North West marketing agencies as it gears up for a concerted period of business development and growth. Boutique public relations and communications consultancy Philosophy PR and digital performance agency Growth & Brains will support … [Read more...]
No. 11 Mereside launches at Alderley Park
The 35,000 sq ft of redeveloped workspace at No. 11 Mereside at the Alderley Park life sciences and technology campus has now been opened by Bruntwood SciTech. Completion of the new office will create more space for innovating science and technology firms to join the likes of Sai Life Sciences, … [Read more...]