Category: Events

PING Conference 2026 in association with EMIG

Date: Monday 8 June 2026
Time: 12:00pm – 9:30pm
Location: Victoria House, Bloomsbury Square, London, WC1B 4DA
Price: Early bird tickets between £170 +VAT and £210 +VAT (Available until Friday, 17 April 2026)

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Over the past year, the UK life sciences sector has faced uncertainty around investment, reimbursement and tariffs, alongside the Government’s ambitious Industrial Strategy and Life Sciences Sector Plan.

PING 2026 comes at a key moment to explore what this means in practice. In collaboration with the Ethical Medicines Industry Group (EMIG), the conference will cover the Sector Plan, regulatory innovation, NHS opportunities, health data, advanced therapies, manufacturing and export, as well as industry perspectives.

Taking place in London at Victoria House, the conference brings together leaders from across the sector for discussion and networking.

CCCU Computing at Discovery Park, Supported by Eagle Labs

Join us 23rd April and book a 30‑minute introductory meeting with an experienced academic from Canterbury Christ Church University to explore meaningful collaboration opportunities within our Computing subject area.

Learn how our expertise, facilities and student talent can support your work. These sessions are ideal for businesses seeking fresh ideas, research partnerships or enhanced engagement with emerging digital skills.

Recent examples of successful projects completed by our students in partnership with external businesses and organisations include:

  • Bespoke Web-based Volunteering Matching Service
  • R&D for the implementation of Salesforce CRM
  • Process Improvements for Case Handling
  • Database Integrations Using APIs
  • Design and development of KPI Dashboards
  • Prediction Algorithm using machine learning and AI

Our support is flexible, collaborative, and tailored to suit your needs, enabling you to co‑create impactful solutions and strengthen your connection with our graduates and future computing professionals.

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Easter Egg Hunt

Colourful eggs will be hidden around Discovery Park!

Find one and bring it back to Gateway Reception to exchange it for a chocolate Easter egg!

Happy hunting… and good luck!

Netwalk Networking

Join Us for the Netwalk Event – 10:30AM Start!

After the great success of our last few Netwalks, we’re bringing it back in June – 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 10:30AM – grab a water bottle and get ready for a refreshing group walk.

This is an informal networking event designed to help you connect, collaborate and support other business owners, professionals and employees in a relaxed, friendly setting. It’s a great opportunity to promote your business, build valuable local connections across Kent and enjoy some fresh air while getting your steps in.

Pictures will be taken at this event. If you do not wish your picture to be taken, please let us know ahead of the event.

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NEBOSH General Certificate in Safety and Health

Date: 1st to 5th June 2026 (unit 1) and 8th to 12th June 2026 (unit 2)
Time: 9am to 4pm

The NEBOSH National General Certificate is the most widely recognised health and safety qualification of its kind. This course gives learners everything they need know and do to make their workplace safer. Upon completion, learners will be able to confidently carry out risk assessments, manage and minimise workplace risks, and support a health and safety culture.

All of Make UK’s CMIOSH tutors have years of experience delivering this course and can help support learners with their professional development, if desired.

Course Content

The course consists of two units, each separately assessed.

  • NG1 (unit 1) – Management of health and safety which includes: Why we should manage workplace health and safety, How health and safety management systems work and what they look like, Managing risk – understanding people and processes, Health and safety monitoring and measuring
  • NG2 (unit 2) – Risk Assessment which includes: Physical and psychological health, Musculoskeletal health, Chemical and biological agents, General workplace issues, Work equipment, Fire, Electricity

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IOSH Managing Safely

Date: 28th to 30th September 2026
Time: 9am to 4pm

This three-day IOSH-approved safety training programme will give delegates the knowledge they need to help ensure safety in the workplace and prevent accidents. It is designed for managers and supervisors with responsibility for people or processes and will provide a basic, but broad and sound understanding of current health and safety requirements and principles. All of Make UK’s CMIOSH tutors have at least 10 years of experience delivering IOSH Managing Safely and this shows in our 100% delegate pass rate.

Course Content

  • Responsibilities and accountabilities – requirements of managers with regards to health and safety
  • Legal requirements – health and safety law
  • Risk assessment – key steps and control strategies
  • Health and safety management systems – benefits and key elements
  • Accident causation and investigation – root cause and human factors
  • Hazards in the workplace – identification and control
  • Monitoring – using active and reactive measures to monitor health and safety performance

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Toasted Sandwich Toastmasters

⏰ 11:45-13:00 📍 Barclays Eagle Labs, Discovery Park

What If One Hour a Week Could Change Everything?

Have you ever wished you could express yourself more clearly in meetings? Speak with confidence in front of a group? Or simply feel more at ease sharing your ideas?

If so, you’re not alone — and you’re not without options.

Join us for an engaging session where we’ll explore the world of Toastmasters — a global community that’s helped millions of people become better communicators, stronger leaders, and more confident individuals.

In this session, you’ll discover:

  • What really happens in a Toastmasters meeting
  • How you can build skills that boost your career, enrich your relationships, and elevate your everyday conversations
  • Why Toastmasters is one of the most supportive, empowering environments for personal growth

Whether you’re a seasoned speaker or someone who avoids the spotlight, this talk is for you. Come curious — leave inspired.

Reserve your free spot here.

Discovery Park Suppliers Fair

  • From 11 am to 2:30 pm

Come check out all the awesome suppliers at Discovery Park Suppliers Fair

Join us at the Science Suppliers Fair 2026, a dynamic showcase of cutting-edge products and services tailored to the needs of the scientific community. Hosted at Discovery Park House, this event brings together leading suppliers, innovators, and industry experts to present the latest technologies and solutions for laboratories, research facilities, and scientific enterprises.

Attendees will have the opportunity to:

  • Explore exhibitor stands featuring advanced equipment, consumables, and services.
  • Engage with industry professionals and build valuable partnerships.
  • Attend live demonstrations, product launches, and technical talks.

The fair is designed for scientists, researchers, procurement professionals, and science-based businesses looking to enhance their operations with the best tools and expertise in the field. Whether you are seeking innovative solutions or networking opportunities, the Science Suppliers Fair 2026 is an unmissable event for staying at the forefront of scientific progress.

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OBN BioSeed

Owned and organised by OBN​, BioSeed is a fast-paced, one-day pitching event where innovative early-stage life sciences companies seeking seed funding, showcase to and meet with an extensive audience of active life sciences investors.

BioSeed attendance is exclusively for:

  • Early stage R&D companies seeking seed stage funding – all therapy and technological areas are welcome
  • Technology Transfer teams from academic institutions seeking funding for their spin out companies
  • Life sciences Investors looking for new funding opportunities
  • A limited number of corporate and industry sponsors

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