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charnwood campus hosts inaugural east midlands life sciences summit

over 150 leaders from industry, academia and the nhs explore how the region can help the uk deliver on its life sciences vision and strategy The inaugural East Midlands Life Sciences Summit took place this week at Charnwood Campus, Science, Innovation and Technology Park. Themed “Scaling for Impact: Innovation, Manufacturing…

5 Nov

Businesses in leicester urged to prepare for the unexpected

businesses in leicester are being urged to sign up for a new project to boost their resilience to emergencies like fire, flooding and it outage. The project, which is being spearheaded by the Local Resilience Forum (LRF) for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland and supported by Midlands-based risk experts Cambridge Risk…

20 Oct

East midlands airport transport forum

book now to join East midlands airport annual transport forum on 4th december (10am- 1pm) East Midlands Airports 2025 Transport Forum will bring together regional stakeholders to discuss a range of surface access topics relating to the airport and its surrounding area. Updates from East Midlands Airport will include…

7 Oct

Lunch and learn – Marketing, Networking and Fantastic Food

The Institute of Directors (IoD) is thrilled to announce the return of its popular ‘Lunch and Learn’ series to Leicester on Wednesday, 23 October (12pm-2pm). This event is more than just a networking lunch; it is a focused opportunity for professional growth, enhanced by a fantastic food experience. The IoD…

8 Apr

Four Free Space – themed Events

Don’t miss out on four free events coming soon, featuring topics like 3D printing, space exploration, and climate science. Unlock the Potential of 3D Printing: Free Webinar on Additive Manufacturing Curious about how Additive Manufacturing can revolutionise your industry? Join this free 15-minute webinar for entrepreneurs, engineers, and business leaders – and get…

27 Mar

Pioneering the Future of High-Tech Workspaces

An ambitious expansion of an innovative workspace development for high-tech industries at the heart of Space City Leicester is starting to take shape. Leicester City Council is expanding its existing Dock and Dock 2 workspace hub with two new Dock-style office buildings and a terrace of high-quality manufacturing spaces. The…

19 Feb

Leicester chosen as central hub for nationwide Thai restaurant chain’s UK distribution network

A chain of Thai restaurants has selected Leicester as the location for its main distribution network throughout the UK. Giggling Squid has taken occupation of a warehouse unit at Elland Road for use as a menu development facility and new product development kitchen, as well as a training and national…

17 Jul 2024

46,000 sq ft Dock workspaces in Space City

Leicestershire’s first net carbon zero workspace for high tech and innovative businesses A September 1st opening date has been announced for Dock 3 – 5: workspaces and light industrial units attracting high tech and innovative businesses in Space City, Leicester. As the net carbon buildings near completion, 10%…

29 Mar 2024

The Bug Factory : Leicestershire Welcomes a New Era of Innovation

In the dynamic landscape of sustainable agriculture and alternative protein sources, The Bug Factory emerges as a visionary player committed to revolutionising the industry. Specialising in insect farming for protein production, The Bug Factory has decided on Leicestershire as the location for its groundbreaking venture. This case study explores the…