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Science, engineering & technology news
Find all of the latest science, technology and engineering news below including all updates from the North East Technology Park (NETPark), success stories for NETPark’s tenant companies and market breakthroughs in new research in areas such as printable electronics, photonics, microelectronics and nanotechnology.
Redditch Medical Acquisition Boosts Global Cleanroom Innovation from NETPark
NETPark-based Redditch Medical has been acquired by Schülke & Mayr GmbH, a global leader in infection prevention and hygiene solutions.
Sep 25, 2025
Excyton and Durham University Awarded £390K by Innovate UK
Excyton and Durham University have been awarded £390K by Innovate UK to work with Fluxim AG to develop a prototype TurboLED display.
Sep 25, 2025
NETPark Insight: UK-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement Unlocks New Growth Opportunities for Tech Innovators
A new government assessment has reaffirmed the UK-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement (DEA) as a global benchmark for digital trade.
Sep 24, 2025
Magnitude Biosciences CEO Dr Fozia Saleem Featured on Cover of N Magazine
Magnitude Biosciences Ltd, a pioneering biotech company based at The North East Technology Park (NETPark), is celebrating a major milestone as its Chief Executive, Dr Fozia Saleem, appears on the cover of N magazine.
Sep 24, 2025
Filtronic to Unveil Next-Generation Amplifiers for Space and Communications at European Microwave Week 2025
Filtronic, based at NETPark, is set to showcase its latest technology at European Microwave Week 2025 in Utrecht, Netherlands (21–26...
Sep 23, 2025
NETPark to Attend NEPIC’s 20th Anniversary ‘Meet the Members’ Event
NETPark will be joining industry leaders, innovators, and investors at NEPIC’s flagship Meet the Members event on 23 September, held at Hardwick Hall’s Grand Marquee.
Sep 22, 2025
Durham University Biosciences Ranked 2nd in UK – A Boost for NETPark’s Innovation Ecosystem
Durham University’s Department of Biosciences has been ranked 2nd in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2026, reinforcing its position as a national leader in research-led teaching and scientific excellence.
Sep 19, 2025
Record-breaking £150bn investment unveiled during US State Visit
Record-breaking investment into the UK of £150 billon unveiled during historic US State Visit, boosting jobs and catapulting growth.
Sep 18, 2025
Pragmatic Semiconductor Celebrates Elektra Awards Finalists
Innovation at NETPark continues to shine on the national stage, as Pragmatic Semiconductor celebrates multiple nominations at the prestigious Electronics Weekly Elektra Awards.
Sep 17, 2025
Engineers Bring Quantum Internet to Commercial Fiber for the First Time
A new integrated chip demonstrates how quantum networks could communicate using today’s internet protocols over existing commercial fiber-optic cables.
Sep 15, 2025
NETPark Positioned to Lead as Updated UK Industrial Strategy Sector Plans Unveiled
The UK Government’s updated Industrial Strategy Sector Plans have set a clear direction for national growth across eight key sectors, and NETPark is uniquely positioned to play a leading role in delivering on this vision.
Sep 9, 2025
Filtronic Shortlisted for Two Prestigious AIM Awards
Filtronic has been shortlisted in two categories for the AIM Awards 2025: Best Technology Award and Company of the Year Award.
Sep 9, 2025
Satellites confirm 1990s sea-level predictions were shockingly accurate
Satellite data reveals sea-level rise has unfolded almost exactly as predicted by 1990s climate models, with one key underestimation: melting ice sheets.
Sep 8, 2025
Magnitude Biosciences: Durham University Spinout Gains Global Recognition for Worm-Based Drug Discovery
A successful business startup, founded by David Weinkove, a Professor in our Biosciences department, and a former colleague, Chris Saunter, recently featured in a series of articles about entrepreneurs in The Times newspaper.
Sep 8, 2025
CPI and Quotient Sciences Launch Joint Venture to Accelerate RNA Drug Development
CPI, a key innovation partner at NETPark, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Quotient Sciences to form a new joint venture aimed at speeding up the development of RNA-based medicines.
Sep 5, 2025
Durham University scientists pioneer new drone swarm technology
Durham University scientists have unveiled a major advance in drone swarm technology that could transform the way unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are used in real-world missions.
Sep 5, 2025
Durham University scientists map stress response system in plants
Researchers have created the world’s first complete map of a crucial cellular system that helps plants respond to stress.
Sep 4, 2025
Defence Testbed Accelerator: £100,000 Funding Opportunity for UK Innovators
The Defence Testbed Accelerator, part of the Made Smarter Innovation | Digital Supply Chain Hub, is now open for applications.
Sep 3, 2025
Kromek Announces Strategic Partnership with Siegrist to Expand European Reach
Kromek Group plc, a leading developer of radiation detection technology, has announced a new partnership with Siegrist GmbH, who are now the official distributors of Kromek products in Germany.
Sep 2, 2025
Graphene Composites Unveils Breakthrough in Ballistic and Blast Protection
We’re proud to celebrate a major milestone from NETPark-based advanced materials specialist Graphene Composites (GC), who have announced a breakthrough in ballistic and blast protection with the launch of their next-generation GC Shield® technology.
Aug 28, 2025
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