Norwich University of the Arts and the Royal College of Art (RCA) have signed a historic agreement to establish jointly awarded undergraduate degrees, creating a new model of creative higher education collaboration in the UK. It is the only current opportunity anywhere to study undergraduate degrees validated by the Royal College...
Read moreThe Essex Tech 50 2026 celebrates the 50 most innovative and ambitious technology businesses across the county. Reinforcing Essex’s position as a leading location for digital growth, the annual initiative recognises organisations driving innovation, creating jobs and contributing to a fast‑growing ecosystem of more than 5,000 tech businesses employing over 20,500 people. This year’s cohort...
Read moreBugBiome, an agri-biotech start-up that moved to Norwich Research Park last year, has secured a 24-month grant from Innovate UK to fund a collaborative project with the John Innes Centre, Harper Adams University and Applied Insect Science. The £500,000 award will be used to develop a new biological insecticide to control cabbage stem flea beetles (CSFB) in oilseed rape. Dr Alicia Showering, CEO of BugBiome, said, “We are excited to apply our biological insecticide platform to...
Read moreVirilitas Labs, a tech spinout company from research conducted at the University of East Anglia (UEA) by Prof Simone Immler and Dr Daniel Marcu, based at Norwich Research Park, has been awarded a prestigious Innovate UK Biomedical Catalyst grant. The grant of £465,000 which was matched with £251,000 of funding raised from...
Read moreA transformational skills and innovation centre backed by £16.66 million of Freeport East funding has officially opened today in Stowmarket during an event attended by more than 100 local businesses, organisations and dignitaries, creating a new gateway to growth for businesses across Suffolk and the wider region. Mid Suffolk District Council’s...
Read moreWe are delighted to announce the ‘Super Six’ finalists for the 2026 Norwich Research Park Innovation Hothouse Competition. The competition offers start-up companies the chance to win a 12-month virtual tenancy on Norwich Research Park, in addition to cash prizes and mentorship support. This year, the competition has evolved...
Read moreIKEA Reading celebrated ten years in the city with a three-day showcase, that ran from 10 to 12 July 2026, introducing a conversational AI avatar in their store.Powered by 1956 Individuals, the conversational AI platform from SKC Studios, that is based at The EpiCentre, the avatar greeted shoppers and introduced them to...
Read moreNorwich University of the Arts has signed a new pathway partnership with NCUK, giving students at NCUK Study Centres around the world a direct progression route to study at the University. Under the agreement, students who successfully complete NCUK’s pathway qualifications at any of its Study Centres worldwide can progress...
Read moreAnglia Innovation Partnership, the campus management organisation for Norwich Research Park, held its latest Enterprise Showcase event on Thursday 2 July at the John Innes Conference Centre. The event was joined by science park managers, cluster managers, areas of innovation and business affiliate members, from UKSPA (UK Science Park...
Read moreUniversity of East Anglia (UEA) scientists are helping bring the unseen world of microbes to life at an immersive exhibition at the Royal Society in London this summer. Designed to make science accessible, engaging and relevant to all, the ‘Microbe Zoo’ aims to turn traditional expectations on their head. Rather...
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