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Astoriom Expands Global Footprint for Sample Stability Storage Services
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  • Expansion and Company Growth
Growth in dedicated sample stability facilities at Tramore (Ireland) site to meet demand for flexible, regulatory-compliant storage solutions
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Study Transformative Oncology, online and part-time at The University of Manchester (MSc, PGDip, PGCert)
  • Advertising and Promotion
  • Training and Courses
Make a significant impact to the future of healthcare by delving into the world of translational cancer research.
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Bruntwood SciTech’s Manchester pipeline: Six key projects reshaping the city
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  • Blog
  • Funding and Investment News
Manchester’s innovation landscape is set for significant transformation as Bruntwood SciTech delivers a portfolio of major developments across the city.
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University announces investment partnership with Northern Gritstone
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  • Partnership
The University of Liverpool has announced a multi-year partnership agreement with Northern Gritstone, the groundbreaking investment and venture building company chaired by Lord Jim O’Neill. The agreement gives Northern Gritstone preferred investor status regarding the University’s deeptech spinout companies.
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Artificial Intelligence in Early Careers: How AI is Redefining Early Careers Recruitment
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  • Studies and Reports
SRG launches its ‘AI in Early Careers Talent Acquisition’ report, offering vital insights into awareness, attitudes and approaches towards artificial intelligence in Early Careers hiring – from candidate and recruiter perspectives.
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Pharmora in Conversation with Industry Leaders: Professor Alan Boyd
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Continuing my series of conversations with leaders in our industry, I caught up with Professor Alan Boyd before Easter.
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The MHRA’s Patient Involvement Strategy 2021-25
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  • Blog
  • Studies and Reports
Following the Cumberlege review, published in 2020, the MHRA launched their Patient Involvement Strategy 2021-25. Now, in its final year, Pharmora is taking a look at what has been accomplished and what is still to come.
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Take Omni and the CIPD’s Resourcing & talent planning quiz
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  • Blog
  • Business Support
Is your hiring strategy keeping pace with the future of work?
In partnership with the CIPD, Omni RMS has launched a quick, insight-driven quiz to help biopharma leaders assess how future-ready their resourcing and talent planning really is. Discover how your approach compares to 2024 benchmarks and receive tailored, actionable recommendations to sharpen your people strategy.
Take the quiz today: https://lnkd.in/enwz2k5i
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25 years of Guardtech: Q&A with Commercial Director Mark Wheeler
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  • Blog
The ‘brains behind Cleancube’ discusses how the Guardtech Group’s signature off-site, plug-and-play solution came into being and went on to become a jewel in their cleanroom construction crown
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ApconiX Welcomes Ken Page
  • Staff News
ApconiX is delighted to welcome Ken (Kenneth) Page who is joining the Toxicology and DMPK Consultancy Team as a DMPK Specialist and will be working with Dr Richard Knight, Director and Co-founder of ApconiX.
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ApconiX Welcomes Dr Zara Farooq
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ApconiX is delighted to welcome Dr Zara Farooq who will work in the Safety Science Group under the mentorship of Dr Hannah Dixon and Dr Nicholas Coltman.
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Manchester Met opens applications for September degree apprenticeship cohorts
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  • Business Support
Manchester Met is now accepting applications for September 2025. They offer fully government-funded programmes, designed in partnership with employers to address key skills shortages and support workforce development.
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Boyds appoints Vice President of Regulatory Affairs
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Global drug development consultancy Boyds has appointed a Vice President of Regulatory Affairs in response to growing demand for its specialist services and expertise.
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Power Your Biotech Marketing-Arttia Creative Extends Your In-House Capabilities
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  • Business Support
Are You a Biotech Company Looking to Hire a Digital Marketer? Or looking to further support your current biotech marketing team? Here, we outline why you need us instead.
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Celebrating achievements and looking to the future at Pharma Manufacturing 2025
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  • Bionow Event
  • Blog
  • Events, Conferences and Webinars
The Bionow Pharma Manufacturing conference was a buzzy and packed event, hosting 180 delegates, exhibitors, and speakers. Industry leaders, academics, and regulatory experts exchanged insights, shared expertise, and engaged in meaningful collaboration.
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ELRIG Announces Keynote Speakers for Drug Discovery 2025
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  • Events, Conferences and Webinars
ELRIG, a not-for-profit, volunteer-led organisation dedicated to the global drug discovery community, has revealed the keynote speakers for its flagship event, Drug Discovery 2025.
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Celebrating achievements and looking to the future at Pharma Manufacturing 2025
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The Bionow Pharma Manufacturing conference was a buzzy and packed event, hosting 180 delegates, exhibitors, and speakers. Industry leaders, academics, and regulatory experts exchanged insights, shared expertise, and engaged in meaningful collaboration.
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HGF Announces Promotion of Nine New Partners Following CBPE Investment
  • Expansion and Company Growth
  • Staff News
HGF is proud to announce the promotion of nine new partners across the firm, marking a significant milestone following private investment from CBPE in October 2024.
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Talent Scouting Leadership positions in Quality Control - Your Recommendations Welcome!
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  • Staff News
As part of our ongoing succession planning for future senior hires, I’m looking to connect with and build a network of exceptional Quality Control leaders who may be open to opportunities in the North West UK — now or in the future.
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Process Industries Net Zero: Centre for Doctoral Training
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  • Blog
  • Partnership
  • Sustainability
Helping the process industries get to net zero by training the leaders of the future
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Guardtech Group Commercial Team ready to shine as jam-packed summer exhibition schedule hots up
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The Suffolk contamination control specialists are set to share their cleanroom construction products and services at shows covering Pharmaceuticals, Biotech, Chemical Process Engineering, Med-Tech, Battery Cells and more
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Astoriom appoints Ryan Smith as Global Head of Sales
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Key appointment to support company in scaling biorepository and stability storage operations
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Bionow's Owain Walsh cycling from London to Bruges from 8th-10th May in aid of Action Medical Research
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  • Blog
  • Charity and Fundraising
Bionow's Owain Walsh is cycling from London to Bruges* from 8th-10th May in aid of Action Medical Research and supported by Bionow member Appleyard Lees IP LLP!
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Continuous Biomanufacturing: An emerging technology for new biopharmaceutical modalities
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  • Blog
Growing pharmaceutical modalities and emerging manufacturing technologies are key themes of Bionow’s 2025 Pharma Manufacturing Conference. This is a critical conversation in biomanufacturing.
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North West Thrives as Startup Powerhouse
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  • Studies and Reports
The North West continues to prove a hub for innovation and enterprise, with new data finding that 33,000 new businesses were launched in the region throughout 2023.
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Use it or Lose it: A reminder to the holders of Comparable Registrations
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  • Business Support
  • Studies and Reports
Brexit brought changes, and if you're one of the many who now hold a 'Comparable UK Trade Mark' derived from an EU registration, you need to be aware of a crucial upcoming shift. From 2026, maintaining and enforcing these valuable UK rights hinges on actual use within the UK. Forget relying solely on past EU activity – the clock is ticking to ensure your brand is actively present in the UK market.
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Liverpool named University of the Year at Educate North Awards
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The University of Liverpool has been awarded the prestigious title of University of the Year at the Educate North Awards
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25 years of Guardtech: Q&A with Projects Director Conor Barwise
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  • Blog
‘Mr. Guardtech’ on how he helped lead Guardtech Cleanrooms in a new direction to become a leading light in UK controlled environment construction
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Boyds expands US regulatory affairs team with new hire
  • Regulatory News
  • Staff News
Leading global drug development consultancy Boyds has strengthened its team with the appointment of senior regulatory affairs professional Kelsey Lenoch.
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Cancer Research Horizons partners with Histofy to develop AI-based tools for the personalised treatment of colorectal cancer
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  • Partnership
Cancer Research Horizons, the innovation arm of Cancer Research UK, has announced a collaboration with Histofy, a leader in AI-driven histopathology solutions, to develop tools that predict how colorectal cancer patients respond to different treatment options using the multi-modal S:CORT dataset.
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