Event category: Discovery Park events

• 24th June 2026, Eagle Labs, Discovery Park

A welcome breakfast introduction and bookable 30‑minute sessions with experienced academics to explore meaningful collaboration opportunities 

Canterbury Christ Church University are offering sessions with academics from our Business, Innovation and Growth (BIG) Hub alongside, Life Sciences, Engineering and Computing as bookable 30‑minute introductory meetings with experienced academics to explore meaningful collaboration opportunities.

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 innovation.

What we can offer:

• Guest Speaker Opportunities bring your current industry insight to the classroom
• Module Assessment Partnerships work with us to shape real‑world learning
• Final‑Year Dissertation Projects student projects aligned to your business challenges
• Internships & Placements the best way to access new talent
• Funded Research Opportunities finding ways we can progress together
• Bespoke CPD and Consultancy what upskilling does your team need, what problems can we solve for you

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• December 8, 2026
• 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
• The Gateway, Discovery Park

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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• Thursday, 18^th June
•  11:30am – 2:00pm

Come down and enjoy a lovely get-together in the sunshine, with drinks, music, and good company.

Please bring along a dish made using produce from the garden to share with everyone.

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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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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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📅 Thursday November 27th ⏰ Doors open 17:00 📍 The Gateway Building , Innovation House

Join us for a festive evening of fashion and fun, hosted by our onsite charity shop, Rediscovery. Witness the latest pre-loved trends strut down the runway, and get inspired by the creativity to make your festive wardrobe sparkle a little more.

We’re on the lookout for models (male, female, and children) to take part – if you’d like to get involved, please email ann.gibson@discovery-park.co.uk for more info.

Rediscovery are also seeking donations of pre-loved clothing and party dresses, so please dig out anything you may have and drop them at Discovery Park’s Visitor Centre at your earliest convenience.

Reserve your tickets online – £6.00 per ticket with payment on the door, and we accept card and cash. This also includes a drink. See you there!

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📅 Wednesday December 10th ⏰ 11:30 – 14:00 📍 Gateway

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

Whether you’re looking to gift shop, treat yourself to something special that you’re unlikely to find on the highstreet, or adding a touch more festiveness to your home, you’ll find plenty of inspiration waiting for you.

Entry is free, but please register here in advance.

If you’d like to have a stall, please fill in the Stallholder Information Request Form.

Free parking available at Discovery Park Visitor Centre.

📅 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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