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  • Catalyst - Science Discovery Centre and Museum
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    A Plea from Catalyst Science Discovery Centre & Museum

    2026-09-16T11:03:00Z

    For nearly 40 years, Catalyst has provided a unique place where people can discover, question and engage with science. It is both a science discovery centre and a museum of the chemical heritage of the Northwest — a place that connects the science and industries, past and present, with the ...

  • Ideas - colourful
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    £19.75 million boost for collaborations between universities

    2026-09-11T12:52:00Z

    Research England unveils its Collaboration for a Sustainable Future programme, further enabling collaboration across universities for a sustainable cost-effective future. Making the announcement at the Universities UK conference, Minister McDonald hailed the programme that will identify the barriers to collaboration and find practical ways to overcome them. He introduced the ...

  • Game changers
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    New Game Changers Challenge - In-situ testing of containment provided by nuclear waste package filters

    2026-09-10T13:39:00Z

    Sellafield Ltd stores fuel-bearing radioactive waste in Self Shielded Boxes (SSBs), which may require safe interim storage for several decades. SSBs have filters that enable gas exchange while containing radioactive particles. This challenge aims to identify an in-situ solution to measure or monitor filter integrity, ideally without removing filters from ...

  • Ideas - colourful
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    £2 million investment to advance materials innovation

    2026-09-07T09:24:00Z

    Innovate UK is investing £2 million in 23 feasibility studies to accelerate advanced materials innovations across key UK growth sectors. The projects are the first to be supported through the National Materials Innovation Programme, announced as part of the Advanced Manufacturing Sector Plan within the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy. It ...

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    Insight Articles from SLR

    2026-09-01T07:56:00Z

    Please find below links to numerous articles that may be of interest. Are your effluent treatment plants helping or hindering business performance? ESOS Phase 4: Key changes, timelines and strategic opportunities The role of hydrogen infrastructure in the UK’s energy system UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Understanding decision-grade ...

  • Focus 2
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    Economic research on the returns to R&D investment

    2026-08-29T10:09:00Z

    Apply for funding to support research that can help develop new measurements of the return on investments in research and development (R&D). You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funding, however, collaborations with international researchers are strongly encouraged. The full economic ...

  • Eastgate - LeoHoneymanPicture
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    Eastgate Engineering Opens the Door for the Next Generation

    2026-08-17T07:28:00Z

    As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries and headlines focus on the future of work, many young people are questioning how to secure meaningful careers in an increasingly competitive jobs market. At the same time, apprenticeships are gaining renewed attention as a practical route into skilled professions, with recent research ...

  • Catalyst new logo
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    ​Catalyst After Hours returns with live music, comedy and a brilliant night out

    2026-08-13T10:26:00Z

    Tickets are now on sale for Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum’s After Hours programme, bringing live music, comedy and entertainment to Catalyst this autumn. Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum is opening its doors after hours this autumn with a programme of exciting events designed to offer something a ...

  • Legislation
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    Planning to trade with India under the new UK-India Free Trade Agreement? Register now to get ready

    2026-07-21T07:21:00Z

    On 15‌‌‌ July‌‌‌ 2026, the UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), also known as the UK-India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), came into force unlocking significant tariff savings for UK businesses. From 15‌‌‌ July‌‌‌ 2026, a claim for preferential tariff treatment can be made by the importer on the basis ...

  • Opportunity
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    UKRI to drive future tech to next level and back thousands more scientists and innovators through new five-year roadmap

    2026-07-14T08:09:00Z

    UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has set out an ambitious five-year strategy to power breakthrough discoveries in future tech such as AI and quantum and support more than 20,000 researchers to drive growth across the UK. The new plan outlines how UKRI will make the most of the government’s record ...

  • Compliance 4
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    Inclusion of SVHCs on the UK REACH Candidate List

    2026-06-16T14:32:00Z

    HSE as the Agency for UK REACH has included 15 substances/groups of substances of very high concern (SVHCs) on the UK REACH Candidate List. Following a 6-week external consultation and consideration of responses on the identity or hazardous properties of the substances, HSE added the following substances/groups of substances to ...

  • SLR Consulting Ltd
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    PFAS Insight Articles from SLR

    2026-06-16T07:29:00Z

    To read the latest insight articles from SLR please click below. Moving away from PFAS fire fighting foams PFAS roundtable hosted by SLR

  • Focus 2
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    Chemistry and Biotechnology Updates.Read on for the latest news, funding & events from Innovate UK.

    2026-06-09T11:50:00Z

    Chemistry and Biotechnology Updates.  Read on for the latest news, funding & events from Innovate UK. Read the bulletin here.

  • Export routes
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    Reminder: Great Britain to Northern Ireland business to business parcel arrangements to ensure correct duty charge

    2026-06-08T08:58:00Z

    We are aware that following the arrangements for business to business (B2B) parcels coming into effect on 1‌‌‌ May‌‌‌ 2025, some businesses in Northern Ireland (NI) may have been charged customs duty on goods sent from Great Britain (GB) where this could have been relieved or waived. If you area ...

  • Ideas - colourful
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    First projects funded by Local Innovation Partnership Fund

    2026-06-02T09:29:00Z

    £30 million has been earmarked for Liverpool City Region (LCR) to boost high-potential innovation clusters. The first two projects to be funded in the LCR through UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI) Local Innovation Partnership Fund (LIPF) have been announced. Led by the University of Liverpool, they are set to receive ...

  • Compliance 4
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    Consultation on RIDDOR

    2026-06-01T11:49:00Z

    The consultation is open for comments. HSE has launched a consultation on The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR). The consultation seeks stakeholder views on a range of legislative and non-legislative proposals to help reduce work-related ill health, one of HSE’s key strategic objectives. ...

  • SLR-Logo-DIGITAL-Rifle Green
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    SLR Insights - SLR Advisory Digest Q1 2026

    2026-05-07T14:41:00Z

    Please find below a link to our latest publication, Advisory Digest. SLR Advisory Digest Q1 2026.pdf This edition delves into how businesses can adopt a rational and integrated approach to sustainability; one that effectively balances risk, reward, and resilience. Our in-depth articles are anchored around five pivotal predictions that are ...

  • Rhenus Logistics - Canva
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    Rhenus Group - Key trends in chemical logistics (Insights from LogiChem 2026)

    2026-05-07T09:10:00Z

    Supply chain resilience, artificial intelligence (AI) and end-to-end visibility are the key trends shaping the future direction of chemical logistics, says The Rhenus Group. 

  • Eastgate Tees business
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    Member News - Eastgate Engineering Named Tees Business of the Year

    2026-04-29T13:32:00Z

    Eastgate Engineering has been named Tees Business of the Year 2026, recognising the company’s outstanding growth, commitment to people, and continued investment in the Teesside region. Founded by David Brennan in Waterford, Ireland, in 2007, Eastgate has evolved from its Irish beginnings into a nationally recognised engineering specialist. A defining ...

  • Opportunity
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    Funded Training for Lancashire Exporters

    2026-04-23T11:39:00Z

    The Chamber has been successful in securing a third year of funding for our Skills Bootcamp in International Trade. If you would like to share this with any of the companies that you deal with who trade internationally, that would be great. This is government-funded training with a 10% (£300) ...