Christmas Market

📅 Wednesday December 10th ⏰ 12:00 – 15:00 📍 Gateway

After the success of last year, we will be opening our doors once again to both tenants and the local community for another festive Christmas market!

Looking for unique Christmas gifts and a fun day out? Our market has something for everyone, with local stall vendors offering:

🍓 Homemade jams and preserves💎 Handcrafted jewellery🌿 Organic skincare and soaps🎁 Thoughtfully curated gift parcels🎨 Handmade crafts and artwork💐 Fresh flowers and bouquets

Whether you’re searching for the perfect gift or simply want to enjoy the festive atmosphere, join us for this free event to support local artisans and explore a wide selection of unique, handcrafted creations.

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Christmas Tenant Networking

📅 Tuesday December 2nd ⏰ 12:00 – 15:00 📍 Barclays Eagle Lab

Christmas Tenant Networking

Come join us at the Eagle Lab, Gateway Building for a festive evening of networking with your fellow tenants this holiday season! This in-person event is a great opportunity to connect, mingle, and spread some Christmas cheer. Don’t miss out on this chance to build relationships and enjoy the holiday spirit together. See you there!

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The STEM Soapbox

📅 Tuesday September 9th ⏰ 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM 📍 Barclays Eagle Lab

Join us for the next STEM Soapbox at Discovery Park with guest speakers from new members of our community!

By attending this event, you can stay up to date with the latest developments from members of our STEM community, and find out how you can work together, opening up conversations about collaboration.

This event will be taking place in the morning between 9am-10.30am, with refreshments

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Record-Breaking 1,500 Students Attend 30th Anniversary East Kent Science Jamboree at Discovery Park

Discovery Park opened its doors for the East Kent Science Jamboree, hosting a record-breaking 1,500 children from 51 Kent schools for a two day science spectacular.

This year’s 30th anniversary celebration was the largest ever jamboree and marked a decade of the summit taking place at Sandwich science hub Discovery Park. Led by the STEM Hub at Canterbury Christ Church University and supported by Pfizer, the inspirational day introduced school pupils to science in action and demonstrated how STEM subjects impact everyday life.

The three-decade long science inspiration initiative was established by Pfizer team members in 1985, aiming to spark a love of science in the next generation. The event brought together local businesses and organisations, running inspirational workshops to deliver fun and practical learning.

Young people launched rockets with the Royal Engineers Museum to learn about the forces behind propulsion, and built their own eyeballs with Canterbury Christ Church University Health to understand the anatomy of sight. Pfizer’s team taught children that sunlight is made from primary colours, learning about rainbows and refraction, as well as hosting sessions on identifications of bugs and using balloons to demonstrate electrostatic energy.

The Discovery Park community came together in full force to deliver hands-on science sessions. Experts from Resolian taught young pupils about the science of surfactants, chemicals which lower surface tension, using knowledge of physics and chemistry to blow gigantic bubbles. Unilabs York Bioanalytical Solutions taught pupils about pH, making their own indicator from red cabbage and identifying acids or alkalines. The day was rounded off with a spectacular air show from John Coad, demonstrating the principles of flight and atmospheric gases.

The newly elected Mayor of Sandwich, Cllr Emmet Csuka, also visited Discovery Park on the day of the jamboree, touring the facilities and meeting schoolchildren, teachers and industry.

Cllr Emmet Csuka, Mayor of Sandwich, said:

“Sandwich’s Discovery Park is home to an impressive scientific community, which came together to capture young minds from all over Kent. Seeing so many engaged and excited students really did demonstrate how science, engineering, technology, and maths can be fun. I’m sure this event will inspire many of the students to learn more about the STEM subjects and maybe even spark some future careers in these areas.”

Professor Mohamed Abdel-Maguid, Pro Vice-Chancellor (STEM) and Dean of the Faculty of Science, Engineering, and Social Sciences, at Canterbury Christ Church University, said:

“We are proud to support 30 years of the Science Jamboree, an inspiring two-day celebration that goes far beyond traditional STEM. It offers a programme of fun, hands-on activities that bring together science, the arts and digital technologies to spark curiosity, creativity and ambition in young minds.

“This isn’t just about careers in STEM. It’s about encouraging young people from across the county to dream big, think freely and see first-hand that they can turn their ideas into reality.

“We are proud to work in partnership with industry experts and with Discovery Park to deliver this important event. The Jamboree inspires our young people to step into the future with confidence as leaders, creators and ambitious bold thinkers.”

Mayer Schreiber, CEO of Discovery Park, said:

“As a thriving hub for science and innovation, Discovery Park is proud to bring together local industry and academia to inspire the next generation. From advances in medicine to vertical farming, hugely exciting work happens at our campus every day, and the jamboree is an important way to highlight the many career opportunities available in STEM.”

Adam Pattenden, Pfizer Sandwich Site Head, commented:

“As we commemorate 30 years of the Science Jamboree, we celebrate a proud legacy of inspiring young minds through creativity, fun, and hands-on science experiences. Founded by dedicated Pfizer colleagues, we are pleased to support this event which continues to bring together science and technology organisations to spark curiosity and empower the next generation of innovators.”

Schools descended on Sandwich from all over Kent, with groups travelling from as far as Medway. Most attendees were primary school age, but this year’s cohort also included secondary school children for the first time.

Local businesses and organisations hosting workshops included: APS Produce, Asymchem, Canterbury Christ Church University, Kent & Medway Medical School, Network Rail and Southeastern, The National Physical Laboratory, Pfizer, Resolian, The Royal Engineers Museum, Southern Water and Unilabs York Bioanalytical Solutions.

Join the 1-Mile Challenge

📅 Tuesday June 24th ⏰ All day 📍 Discovery Park

We’re inviting everyone to take part in our 1-Mile Challenge – or go further if you can! The event will take place all day in the Your Leisure Gym on-site, with flexible time slots available so we can collectively reach our goal of 100 miles in support of Cancer Research.

Whether you prefer running or rowing, both machines will be available – so there’s no excuse not to get involved! Donations are warmly welcomed and can be made via the link already provided.

Encourage your colleagues to join in, cheer others on, and help us reach our target. We’re proud to be the first of many science parks supporting this initiative and will be passing the baton to the next location once our day is complete.

Let’s come together, get moving, and raise vital funds for a great cause!

Information- Over the past 120 years, our work has revolutionised what we know about cancer and made discoveries that benefit millions of people globally. Our researchers have been at the heart of some of the biggest discoveries in cancer and have played their part across disciplines, from discovery science and prevention to diagnosis and treatment. In the 1970s, just 1 in 4 people survived their cancer for 10 years or more. Today, with the help of research, now 2 in 4 survive. 

 

  • Over the last 50 years, Cancer Research UK’s work has helped double breast cancer survival in the UK.

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  • We were a key player in the development of radiotherapy, which now benefits millions of cancer patients worldwide.

 

  • Our research led to the development of the HPV vaccine, which is expected to prevent almost 90% of cervical cancers in the UK.

 

  • Cancer Research UK helped prove the link between tobacco and cancer, preventing millions of deaths worldwide.

 

  • More than 8 in 10 people who receive cancer drugs on the NHS in the UK receive a drug developed by us, or with us.

 

  • Cancer Research UK played a leading role in the development of abiraterone – a drug that gives men with advanced prostate  cancer more time with their friends and family.

 

Info@discovery-park.co.uk to register and be involved. It can we 1mile per person or more miles to support and get donations for Cancer Research.

Netwalk Networking

📅 Wednesday September 17th ⏰ 09:00 AM Start 📍 Innovation House

Join Us for the Netwalk Event – 9 AM Start!

After the great success of our last Netwalk, we’re bringing it back in September with a refreshed and “tougher” walking route—travelling through the countryside into historic Sandwich town and concluding with coffee and informal networking at the Eagle Labs! We’ll meet at Innovation House at 9 AM—grab a water bottle and get ready for a refreshing group walk.

Let’s hope for sunshine as we enjoy great conversations and beautiful sights. Don’t miss out—register now using the link below!

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16th PharmSci International Conference

📅 Tuesday 9th – 11th September 2025 📍 Principality Stadium, Cardiff, UK

PharmSci 2025 will bring together academic and industry experts and thought leaders to share their knowledge and expertise. The speakers are carefully selected to provide attendees with the most valuable and relevant information.

In addition to informative sessions, PharmSci 2025 provides ample networking opportunities for attendees to connect with like-minded professionals. You will have the opportunity to see and hear about the latest in research and technology and you will have the opportunity to interact with these companies.

Find out more and book tickets here