
News & Updates
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News & Updates
News & Updates
LCR announced as the UK’s second Investment Zone
Communities across the Liverpool City Region could be set to benefit from over 4,000 new jobs and a multi-million-pound investment in the life sciences sector as part of the UK’s second Investment Zone.
Liverpool led way in reopening big cultural events
While the rest of the world watched on, we worked with our world-leading scientists, researchers and our ethical Civic Data Cooperative, to safely reopen our visitor economy to the public.
Our work experience week at KQ Liverpool
Find out what Year 12 students Anthony, Harvey and Kostas from Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School got up to last week, as part of their week’s work experience with the KQ Liverpool team, in this blog.
£6.9M funding to better understand child mental health
The findings from this funded study will inform new methods for preventing and treating adverse mental health conditions in children.
LCR signs landmark innovation deal with Busan
The five-year deal will see the two areas commit to active co-operation initially linked to innovation in digital, smart cities, clean energy and net zero, and health.
Have your say about the future of the Fabric District
Two public consultation events are being held in the Fabric District this month, to help shape plans for future development of this emerging and exciting area of Liverpool city centre.
New Mental Health Research Centre is established in KQ Liverpool
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust and University of Liverpool have teamed up to create the Mental Health Research for Innovation Centre (M-RIC).
New Microbials Accelerator Programme now taking applications
Funded as part of the Biomedical Catalyst, the programme consists of a unique package of business support and access to clinical, scientific, technical and commercial advice at no cost to the company.
Collaboration and cross-sector conversations are key to inclusive innovation and inward investment.
A recent RCP & KQ Liverpool Roundtable brought together local leaders from the public, private and education sectors to discuss the current strengths and future opportunities for enhancing Liverpool’s innovation district.
HEMISPHERE to become one of first new builds in the UK designed to achieve six global sustainability accreditations
As part of the pre-let campaign launch, new CGI images and an animation have been released today at MIPIM, showcasing HEMISPHERE by Sciontec, the new £56m, innovation-led development on Paddington Village.
Why real estate investors are focusing on life sciences
Ahead of MIPIM, this blog explores why real estate investors are focusing on life sciences.
Radically changing the way we think about health at work
In this short blog, CEO Colin Sinclair makes the link between health and productivity in the workplace.
New testing facility targets Liverpool’s health challenges
A specialist unit has opened at the new Royal Liverpool University Hospital which will perform clinical trials aimed at tackling some of the region’s most common diseases.
KQ Liverpool launches suite of Innovation and Growth Services
Liverpool City Region businesses to benefit from a wide range of free business support.
KQ Liverpool - A Year In Review - 2022
As we return to the office after the festive break, we can’t help but reflect on the connections made, knowledge shared and the unique developments launched across our innovation district during 2022.
Business Desk Roundtable focuses on ambition and levelling up
A prestigious round-table of high profile business and public sector leaders spoke of their hopes for the region in the latest Invest North conference.
Research at the Royal will explore new infection tackling tech
An innovative study has been launched at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital to explore how a new antimicrobial coating can protect the NHS by reducing healthcare associated infections (HAIs).
Liverpool to benefit from £23.4M boost for National Biofilms Innovation Centre
The new funding package will build upon NBIC’s collective strength as the UK’s national centre and support the continued expansion of world-class research and innovation.
KQ Liverpool launches schools programme to inspire next generation of innovators
Students will gain a better understanding as to the many different routes that can lead to a career in the health and life sciences, tech, digital and creative sectors.