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AbbVie expands Oxford research facility as UK investment tops £120m
November 7, 2026
Pharmaceutical company AbbVie has expanded its research and development facilities in Oxford as part of more than £120m invested and committed to scientific […]
European technology transfer offices face capacity challenge, study finds
November 7, 2026
A Europe-wide study of more than 800 university and public research technology transfer offices (TTOs) has identified a significant capacity gap that could […]
Data centre developers urged to investigate ground conditions early
November 7, 2026
Geotechnical specialist Lucion Group is urging developers to make ground investigation an early priority in data centre projects, warning that the scale and […]
Lab mourns loss of ‘rising star’ killed in Spanish rail tragedy
November 2, 2026
Colleagues at Cambridge’s MRC Laboratory of Human Biology (LMB) are mourning the death of researcher Dr Marta Shahbazi who was among the 69 […]
Voices from the floor
November 1, 2026
CBA’s Tim Doggett explains what brings him back to the Lab Innovations show as a speaker and exhibitor. As professionals come together at […]
When imperfect images become the perfect choice
November 1, 2026
Blur need no longer be a dead end. From GANscan and Blurryscope to his latest system, SCANIMUS, Michael Fanous explores how controlled motion […]
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AbbVie expands Oxford research facility as UK investment tops £120m
November 7, 2026
Pharmaceutical company AbbVie has expanded its research and development facilities in Oxford as part of more than £120m invested and committed to scientific research, academic collaboration and talent development across the UK life sciences sector. The new 12,000 sq ft facility will strengthen the company’s research capabilities in immunology, neuroscience and oncology, building on its […]
European technology transfer offices face capacity challenge, study finds
November 7, 2026
A Europe-wide study of more than 800 university and public research technology transfer offices (TTOs) has identified a significant capacity gap that could hamper efforts to turn scientific discoveries into commercial technologies, despite the growing contribution of academic research to patenting. The study, produced by the European Patent Office (EPO) with ASTP, the association for […]
Data centre developers urged to investigate ground conditions early
November 7, 2026
Geotechnical specialist Lucion Group is urging developers to make ground investigation an early priority in data centre projects, warning that the scale and weight of modern facilities can make them particularly vulnerable to unexpected ground conditions. Densely packed server racks, cooling infrastructure, backup power systems and large reinforced concrete structures place substantial loads on foundations. […]
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Voices from the floor
November 1, 2026
CBA’s Tim Doggett explains what brings him back to the Lab Innovations show as a speaker and exhibitor. As professionals come together at Lab Innovations to explore the technologies, ideas and developments shaping the future of science, it is also an opportunity to consider some of the less visible foundations that make research and innovation […]
When imperfect images become the perfect choice
November 1, 2026
Blur need no longer be a dead end. From GANscan and Blurryscope to his latest system, SCANIMUS, Michael Fanous explores how controlled motion could make microscopy more accessible without compromising the evidence. I believe the microscope is among our most underestimated engineering achievements. Coupled with motorised control, continuous scanning and taskspecific AI (and, eventually, models […]
Building the UK’s life science ecosystem
October 26, 2026
The UK is rich in scientific discovery, but turning breakthroughs into scalable companies remains a challenge. Katy Linkens speaks to Professor Kay Davies about capital, talent, innovation ecosystems, and why community may be just as important as investment. There is no doubt the UK has ample scientific discovery, innovation and talent. The bigger challenge is […]
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Liebherr to present its latest lab and healthcare refrigeration solutions at Lab Innovations 2026
October 26, 2026
Liebherr, specialists in commercial cooling and freezing, will be showcasing its leading appliances for laboratories and healthcare at this year’s Lab Innovations (4-5 November) at the NEC Birmingham (Stand K70). Under the theme ‘confidence from every angle’, Liebherr will be presenting its portfolio of laboratory and healthcare refrigeration solutions, designed to support dependable temperature performance […]
A faster, cleaner alternative to conventional laboratory ovens and furnaces
September 2, 2026
Conventional ovens and muffle furnaces remain essential laboratory tools for ashing, loss on ignition, residue on ignition and fusion, but these methods can be slow, labour-intensive and dependent on manual handling, with potential exposure to unpleasant or hazardous vapours. Microwave-enhanced furnace technology provides a faster, cleaner alternative. The Milestone PYRO ashing system from Analytix supports […]
Nearly 300 lab equipment lots from former Haleon site go under the hammer
August 8, 2026
A total of 273 lots of laboratory and pilot manufacturing equipment from the former Haleon (GSK) Toothpaste Factory in Maidenhead goes under the hammer this month. Auctioneer BTG Eddisons is handling the online sale which is due to end on 20 August at 1pm. Viewing is available by appointment at the factory site in Norreys […]
