Brighton & Hove to discuss summer start for e-scooter trial
An e-scooter hire scheme could be launched Brighton & Hove as early as this summer. Cabinet members will discuss proposals for a regulated and controlled trial, involving up to 400 e-scooters by the end of April. They’d be available to hire from 37 hubs, mainly along the seafront and in key transport corridors, and run by […]
Sussex breakthrough brain tumour blood test could save lives
Researchers at the University of Sussex, in collaboration with scientists from different institutes worldwide, have identified a blood test capable of early diagnosis of the most aggressive form of brain tumour, with the potential to save lives. Lead author Professor Georgios Giamas and his team, have identified distinctive biomarkers (molecules that act as signs of normal processes, diseases, or responses to […]
Secretary of State hails Sussex’s quantum department for driving UK’s economic growth
The University of Sussex’s quantum department has been hailed for the role it is playing in the UK’s future economic prosperity by the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), Peter Kyle. Speaking on a tour of the Sussex Centre for Quantum Technologies (SCQT), as part of a ministerial visit to the University’s […]
Government to create new lab to keep UK in the fast lane on AI breakthroughs
A new UK AI research lab will be created to unlock breakthroughs which could transform healthcare, transport, science and everyday technology. In a tiny space of time AI has gone from being the staple of science fiction, to an everyday tool used in schools, hospitals and workplaces worldwide. That includes using it to screen patients for cancer and design […]
Pioneering toolkit to protect the UK’s trees and forests launched by University of Sussex
A first-of-its-kind toolkit aimed at winning legal rights for trees, woodlands and forests in the UK, has been launched by the Environmental Justice Law Clinic. The Rights of Trees, Woodlands and Forests toolkit is available online and seeks to advance the way we recognise and respect the inherent value of trees and woodlands in the UK. The Rights of […]
Over 70 guests come together to celebrate the launch of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Southeast and Gatwick Diamond Growth Gateway
Over 70 leaders were invited to Westminster on Wednesday 4 February 2026 to celebrate the official launch of the new All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Southeast and Gatwick Diamond Growth Gateway. The high-profile reception, held at the House of Commons and themed “Celebrating the Region”, marked the formal beginning of the APPG’s programme. Attendees […]
Guildford hosts UK heat of global space challenge with zero-gravity prize, showcasing Surrey’s role in the UK space industry
Surrey Research Park in Guildford has hosted the UK heat of Act In Space 2026, bringing the UK heat of a global space innovation challenge to Surrey for the first time and putting the region’s space ecosystem in the spotlight. Around 75 people entered the fast-paced 24-hour competition, joining teams in more than 90 locations […]
Shoreham Port launches UK’s largest living seawall at Southwick Reef
Shoreham Port has announced the official launch of Southwick Reef, a pioneering habitat enhancement project designed to support marine biodiversity, research and community engagement along the Harbour Arm. The project, is a multi-organisation collaboration between Adur and Worthing Councils, Brighton and Hove City Council, Sussex Bay, Sussex Dolphin Project and University of Brighton designed to […]
Surrey scientists find battery-free nanosensors could pave the way for next-generation wearables
Nanosensors that work without batteries or wires could pave the way for more comfortable, less obtrusive sleep and healthcare monitoring at home, according to scientists at the University of Surrey. Unlike conventional systems used in smartwatches and other wearables, which depend on batteries and regular charging, the technology is designed as a soft sensor mat […]
Surrey Research Park teams up with UK Business Tech Awards 2026
Surrey Research Park has announced it is to partner with the UK Business Tech Awards 2026, helping shine a spotlight on the UK’s most ground-breaking innovations and celebrating pioneering teams behind them. From fintech breakthroughs and AI-driven solutions to digital transformation initiatives and cutting-edge healthcare tech, the UK Business Tech Awards celebrate the pioneering companies […]