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The Scottish Graduate Fair is the highlight of the recruitment season. Now in its 25th year, it is the biggest graduate, postgraduate and internship recruitment event in Scotland.

Funding for life sciences student placements

50% funding for Edinburgh and Glasgow life sciences companies to provide 12-week student placements in summer 2015.

Actinogen Limited to acquire Corticrine Limited

Australian biotechnology company acquires Edinburgh BioQuarter spin-out company Corticrine Ltd.

Innovate and win with Edinburgh BioQuarter

The hunt is on to find the best new business ideas that deliver benefit to human or animal health. The 2015 Innovation Competition is open to researchers and post-graduate students from the University of Edinburgh and all employees of NHS Lothian.

Life sciences sector supports Scottish Business Pledge

Government Minsters welcome the support of the life sciences sector for the Scottish Business Pledge.

TC BioPharm granted approval to treat cancer patients

The biotechnology company, with HQ at Pentlands Science Park, will commence trials in October at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre.

Launch of the UK Centre for Mammalian Synthetic Biology

SynthSys at the University of Edinburgh formally launch the UK Centre for Mammalian Synthetic Biology, funded by the BBSRC, EPSRC and MRC.

£23,000 awarded for innovative new business ideas to improve health

The annual competition, only open to staff at NHS Lothian and University of Edinburgh staff and postgraduate students, encourages entrants to share their business, product or service ideas for the improvement of human or animal health.

Censo Biotechnologies to attend Biotech Showcase

Representatives of Censo Biotechnologies, based at Midlothian's Roslin BioCentre, will be attending the 9th Biotech Showcase, one of the life science industry’s largest conferences of the year.

Dementias Platform UK: A powerhouse for dementia research

Scientists at The Roslin Institute have joined other dementia experts at the Dementias Platform UK launched today.

Team meet to showcase lung probe

A team of researchers who are developing a device that has the potential to revolutionise respiratory and intensive care medicine are to meet later this week.

Training to tackle marine invaders

An opportunity to train in protecting UK waters from invasive species is on offer a sponsored traineeship, open to anyone, thanks to a national programme launched by The Conservation Volunteers (TCV).

BioQuarter spin- out named First Certified European Service Provider by Advanced Cell Diagnostics

Edinburgh BioQuarter spin-out company Aquila-Histoplex announced as the first accredited RNAscope® Certified Service Provider in Europe by Advanced Cell Diagnostics, Inc.

Edinburgh researchers help analyse Ebola virus genome sequences

Edinburgh may seem a long way away from these events, but as a centre of world-class research in infectious diseases, our scientists are at the thick of it.

Edinburgh BioQuarter awarded funding to create companies

Edinburgh BioQuarter’s Commercialisation Team has been awarded approximately £500,000 to support business creation activity.

University of Edinburgh & GSK collaboration aims to tackle myelin regeneration

University of Edinburgh researchers are joining forces with GlaxoSmithKline to conduct drug discovery research that could be used to develop new treatments for brain diseases.

Edinburgh crowdfunding will upscale Parkinson’s research

Scientists in Edinburgh seeking a cure for Parkinson's disease are using crowdfunding to help fund their research in a first for Scotland.

Brain scanner to aid dementia research

A new high tech scanner, to be housed by the Clinical Research Imaging Centre at the University of Edinburgh, could enable scientists to develop better treatments for dementia and other brain conditions.

Life-saving treatments one step closer

Edinburgh-based Ingenza Ltd has been awarded just over £800,000 for a novel enzymatic means to confirm correct and safe nasogastric tube placement.

Boost for liver disease trial

Liver disease patients could be helped by a new cell therapy to treat the condition. Researchers from the University of Edinburgh have received funding to start testing the therapy in patients within the next year.

Make whisky, grow salmon

The by-product of one iconic Scottish product will help to feed and grow another, thanks to a new spin-out company from Heriot-Watt University.

Ingenza named “Edinburgh Life Sciences Top Youth Employer”

Ingenza, a life sciences company based at Roslin BioCentre near Edinburgh, has scooped a top award for supporting young people into work.

Scottish synthetic bone graft company secures £3million funding

Sirakoss, an innovative medical device company based in Edinburgh and Aberdeen, has announced it has secured £3.1m in Series-A financing from a syndicate of investors led by Epidarex Capital.

Scots scientists ‘using stem cells to make blood’

A Scottish-led consortium of medical experts is using stem cell technology to create a limitless supply of fresh human blood in the laboratory for use in clinics around the world.

Scottish Crucible 2015 - Leadership Programme

Applications for Scottish Crucible 2015 are now invited from early to mid-career researchers (senior Postdocs, academic fellows, new lecturers) in science, technology, engineering, medicine, arts, design, languages, humanities, business, social and politi...

University of Edinburgh and Genzyme collaboration to reduce Neurodegeneration in MS

University of Edinburgh scientists are set to work with leading biotechnology company Genzyme, a Sanofi company, to carry out drug discovery research that could reduce neuron damage in the brain.

£15m boost for Scotland’s gene research

A major investment in gene sequencing technology will secure Scotland’s place as a world leader in a genomics revolution that is set to transform healthcare.

£50m bid to tackle dementia

The University of Edinburgh is leading the study, with scientists collaborating across Europe, which hopes to make a fundamental difference to the understanding and management of Alzheimer’s disease in people with very early symptoms or none.

£1m gene study to investigate secrets of successful ageing

Researchers at the University of Edinburgh’s Roslin Institute and Centre for Cognitive Ageing and Cognitive Epidemiology have received £1 million from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council to fund the study.

Sistemic and Roslin Cells announce ground-breaking collaboration agreement

Sistemic and Roslin Cells announce ground-breaking collaboration agreement on iPSC characterisation as part of major European Innovative Medicines Initiative Programme.

£11.4m boost for healthcare research

Research into drug discovery and healthcare at the University of Edinburgh will be accelerated with a multi-million pound investment.

New supply chain system for blood, tissue and cell therapy products

An improved donor-to-patient supply chain for blood, tissue and cell therapy products across Scotland, is being developed by academics from Heriot-Watt University’s School of Management and Languages and the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service.

Synthetic DNA gel points the way to printing artificial organs

A two-part water-based gel made of synthetic DNA could bring the Heriot-Watt inventors of a 3D bio printer closer to being able to print organs for transplant, or to replace animal testing.

Bile duct cancer study may pave way for new treatments

Patients with bile duct cancer could be helped by a new class of experimental drug, shows a study led by the University of Edinburgh.

Cable Announces £20 million for UK Industrial Biotechnology

Business Secretary Vince Cable has unveiled the winners of a multi-million-pound competition to bring innovative UK biotechnology projects to market.

New drug tests could be key to Parkinson’s

New drug tests could be key to Parkinson’s as Parkure, a University of Edinburgh start-up, aims to accelerate race for a cure.

First Minister and team visit Heriot-Watt's Edinburgh Campus

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon visited Heriot-Watt’s Edinburgh Campus to see some of the University’s key research projects.

Horizons in Cancer Drug Discovery

Pharma, academia and VC leaders meet in Edinburgh to discuss cancer drug discovery and development.

£25.7m to create research powerhouse

The funding boost will advance biological research at the University of Edinburgh and aid the quest for new therapies to treat damaged tissue.

MS patients could benefit from brain study

MS patients could one day benefit from treatments that boost their brain function, University of Edinburgh research shows.

Stress linked to liver disease deaths

Suffering from anxiety or depression could carry an increased risk of death from liver disease, University of Edinburgh research shows.

£50m dementia bid launched

A major bid to find interventions that can prevent the onset of dementia has been launched in Edinburgh.

Eye imaging software could aid disease diagnosis, study suggests

Imaging technology that scans blood vessels in the eye could be used to help diagnose a wide range of diseases, a study suggests.

University spin-out Parkure gets crowdfunding investment

University of Edinburgh spin-out company Parkure Ltd has successfully attracted over £75,000 in crowdfunding investment to help develop a cure for Parkinson’s disease.

Liver regrown from stem cells

Medical Research Council team based at the University of Edinburgh have repaired a damaged liver in a mouse by transplanting stem cells grown in the laboratory.

New funding to tackle causes of dementia

Alzheimer’s Research UK funds University of Edinburgh project investigating the role of the immune system in the development of vascular dementia.

First patient in clinical trial for Wet AMD receives treatment with RPE Cells manufactured by RoslinCells

Roslin Cells, a leader in the development and manufacture of cell therapies provide stem cells for clinical trial to help to restore patients’ eyesight.

Garrapat set to launch crowdfunding campaign for Lyme disease prevention technology

Ticks and Lyme Disease (Lyme borreliosis) is a tick-borne disease that is a growing problem in the UK, with about 1000 cases reported each year.

Towards patient-specific drug screening

A new breakthrough by the 3D stem cell printing team at Heriot-Watt could pave the way to individually tailored drug testing regimes.

Roslin Cells announces the creation of two commercially focused subsidiaries

Roslin Cells Ltd., the Edinburgh and Cambridge based spin out from the world renowned Roslin Institute, announced today that it has established two subsidiary companies, Roslin Cell Therapies and Roslin Cell Sciences.

Launch of new European Stem Cell Bank

EBiSC announces the public launch of its on-line catalogue of induced Pluripotent Stem Cells which are available to academic and commercial scientists for use in disease modelling and other forms of pre-clinical research.

3D printing brain tumours to improve treatment

Scientists at Heriot-Watt plan to 3D print tumour-like constructs to better understand the biology of malignant brain tumours that kill around 5,000 people each year in the UK.

Quotient Limited announce plans for new product development and manufacturing facility in Midlothian

Quotient Limited, a commercial-stage diagnostics company, has entered into a construction contract with MW High Tech Projects UK Limited for a new product development and manufacturing facility at the Midlothian Biocampus.

GSK moves in at Edinburgh BioQuarter

Global healthcare company GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has received Scottish Government funding which will include the opening of a new office at Edinburgh BioQuarter.

Edinburgh clinic to revolutionise MS treatment

Edinburgh scientists from the Anne Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic at Edinburgh BioQuarter are embarking on a groundbreaking study that could revolutionise the way multiple sclerosis (MS) is treated.

Successful capital raising to support Alzheimers research

Actinogen Limited has successfully raised $10m (Australian dollars) of investment towards the development of new therapies for Alzheimer's dementia, based on novel research initiated by an Edinburgh BioQuarter spin-out company.

Striking images show medical research in new light

A new outdoor exhibition showcases how cutting edge imaging techniques are contributing to medical research at the University of Edinburgh, and improving the diagnosis and monitoring of disease.

University of Edinburgh leukaemia study reveals therapy clues

Genes that act as brakes to stop the development of an aggressive form of leukaemia have been identified by researchers.

Europe’s thirst for Scottish juice processing technology

Scottish start-up company Advanced Microwave Technologies and DymoGroup of Belgium sign a long-term distributor agreement to increase reach of their unique nutritious juice processing technology into mainland Europe.

Study shows how gut bacteria kept at bay

The University of Edinburgh’s MRC Centre for Inflammation Research has revealed how the immune system keeps gut bacteria in check to avoid body-wide infections.

Cell study paves way for cancer therapy

University of Edinburgh scientists have taken a step closer to creating blood stem cells that could reduce the need for bone marrow transplants in patients with cancer or blood disorders.

Imaging advance signals earlier diagnosis

University of Edinburgh scientists have devised a technique for visualising tissues that could aid diagnosis and treatment of diseases including cancer.

Zebrafish shed light on nerve cell repair

Tropical fish may hold clues that could aid research into motor neurone disease and paralysis caused by spinal cord injury.

Medical research pairing strengthened

Two leading medical research institutions are to collaborate more closely to tackle the world’s most pressing health problems.

Slower melting ice cream in pipeline

Childhood memories of sticky hands from melting ice cream cones could soon become obsolete, thanks to a new food ingredient.

3D models give new perspective on cancer

Computer models of developing cancers reveal how tiny movements of cells can quickly transform the makeup of a tumour.

Dr John Brown CBE FRSE wins Special Recognition Award at Scottish Life Sciences Awards

Over 700 people from across the life sciences community gathered at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh for the 17th annual Scottish Life Sciences Awards ceremony.

Ingenza enjoys success at the Made in Scotland awards

Ingenza is celebrating after being named the Innovator of the Year at the 2017 Made in Scotland awards.

Dynamic DNA protects genes from damage

Researchers have identified properties in DNA’s protective structure that could fundamentally transform the way scientists think about the human genome.

2016/17 a record year for SIB investment into Scottish growth companies

Scottish Enterprise has today revealed that its investment arm, the Scottish Investment Bank (SIB), invested a record £63.5m into 146 Scottish companies during 2016/17.

Finalists announced for Scottish Life Sciences Awards 2018

Scotland’s most dynamic life sciences companies and business leaders have been shortlisted for the prestigious Scottish Life Sciences Awards 2018.

Legends will spotlight Scotland's innovation

VisitScotland is encouraging global brands, charities and organisations from Life Sciences to Robotics to use Scotland as a place to make dynamic new discoveries and inventions in an ambitious digital campaign.

New plan puts work-based learning at the heart of Life and Chemical Sciences

Businesses in Scotland’s Life and Chemical Sciences industries have launched a new plan to attract the workforce needed for growth and innovation.

Ambition, Collaboration and Connections: what the life sciences sector in Scotland is really like

Read the findings of a survey recently carried out by Life Sciences Scotland - priorities, challenges and the tangible value of having a business based in Scotland.

Scotland’s Health Research and Innovation Ecosystem directory launched

The new directory called Scottish Health Research and Innovation Ecosystem launched today at the annual Life Science Scotland conference in Glasgow.

What are your priorities, challenges and skills needs for 2019?

Life Sciences Scotland are gathering information in a short survey on the priorities and business issues you face or anticipate.

Life science businesses secure record equity investment as industry’s stellar growth continues

Scotland’s life sciences companies raised a record £85m of equity investment during the past year according to new figures released by Life Sciences Scotland.

Growing the life sciences sector in Scotland

A new plan as to how Scotland's life sciences sector can increase exports has been published by the Scottish Government.

Iceni Pharmaceuticals launches as a new company

The company is developing cancer therapies, specialising in repurposing and reformulating existing drugs as combination therapies for new indications.

Roslin stem cell companies combine to create Censo Biotechnologies group

The merger was announced today of Roslin Cell Sciences and Roslin Cellab, two companies previously created as spin outs from the Roslin Institute.

A new chapter for Chiltern

After 16 years, Roslin BioCentre bids farewell to the team of Chiltern, as the organisation relocates to central Edinburgh.

Roslin Cell Sciences relocates to larger premises at Roslin BioCentre

Roslin Cell Sciences, a wholly owned subsidiary of Roslin Cells Ltd, has moved its operations for production of human pluripotent stem cells for drug discovery to Roslin BioCentre.

Stress in pregnancy can impact future generations

A study finds that children whose grandmothers were stressed during pregnancy have an increased chance of mental health problems.

Zebrafish aid quest to treat disease

Tropical fish are helping scientists to investigate how to stop inflammation in the body before it causes damage to healthy tissues.

Roslin catches new tenants

In what is expected to be a cold January, we extend a warm welcome to our new tenants who joined Roslin BioCentre towards the end of last year.

A humanized phenotypic screening platform for chronic pain

Physiologically relevant human models of chronic pain are essential to developing new therapeutics and overcome poor translation between animal studies and the clinical setting. Learn more in an upcoming webinar on stem cell-based pain and CNS drug discov...

Researchers identify childhood blindness gene

A genetic mutation that contributes to sight loss in children has been identified by scientists.

Inspire Launch Grow Awards Winners Announced

The Inspire Launch Grow event showcases the exceptional entrepreneurial talent from students and academic staff at the University of Edinburgh.

Life Sciences Scotland appoints two MSPs to their Industry Leadership Group

Life Sciences Scotland welcomes new co-chair, Ivan McKee the Minister for Trade, Investment and Innovation and Joe Fitzpatrick, Minister for Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing.

Jobs roadshow for young people

Young people and their parents from across Midlothian are invited to attend a free jobs roadshow at the Corn Exchange, Edinburgh on 6th March, 9-4pm.

New veterinary vaccinology network

New multidisciplinary network of veterinary vaccinology experts, funded by BBSRC, will help tackle threat of animal diseases, including those spreading to humans.

MRSA bugs linked to livestock are found in hospitals

Some MRSA bugs in UK hospitals can be traced back to a type of bacteria found in farm animals, a study suggests.

Animal experts tackle infection threat

Vets, scientists and technical specialists are teaming up to establish a new European research centre that will combat emerging infectious diseases that affect farm animals and household pets across Europe.

Almac Group announce £3.5m expansion of peptide and protein technology services

The global contract development and manufacturing organisation relocates protein business to Edinburgh Technopole, a vibrant science and technology business park in Midlothian.

Study shows how superbug became fatal

A strain of E. coli became a potentially fatal infection in the UK around 30 years ago, a gene study has revealed.

Biotangents locates at Pentlands Science Park

Pentlands Science Park is delighted to welcome Biotangents as its latest tenant.

Brain infection study reveals how disease spreads from gut

Diagnosis of deadly brain conditions could be helped by new research that shows how infectious proteins that cause the disease spread.

Animal study marks decades of discovery

Scientists are marking a milestone in a pioneering study of an ancient breed of wild animal.

Mike Leek of TC Biopharm wins Entrepreneurial Business Leadership Award

The annual Scottish Life Science Awards recognise the success and achievements of Scotland’s internationally-renowned life sciences sector.

Solid Form Solutions acquired by Avista Pharma Solutions

Avista Pharma announce it has completed the acquisition of Solid Form Solutions, located at Edinburgh Technopole, Midlothian.

Unlocking Ambition business stars announced

Twenty of Scotland’s most talented, innovative and ambitious entrepreneurs will start the first Unlocking Ambition Challenge to find Scotland’s next business success story.

David Venables wins the Disruptor category of EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2018, Scotland

Synpromics, the leader in gene control, is delighted to announce that David Venables, CEO of the Company, has won the ‘Disruptor’ category of Scotland’s EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2018.

Edinburgh's Legends Life Sciences week starts 13 August

VisitScotland's Legends campaign is a national digital campaign focusing on Scotland's 12 key sectors, including Life Sciences. #IdeasBecomeLegend

Stem cell liver implants show promise

Liver tissue grown from stem cells could one day replace the need for transplants, research suggests.

New strategy to boost Midlothian’s economy

An ambitious new 5-year economic strategy is being developed by Midlothian Council in a bid to drive innovation, investment and inclusive growth in the area.

Skills boost for Scotland’s Life and Chemical Sciences Sector

Employers are being offered help to develop talent through a new online portal.

Life science enterprises in Scotland raise the commercial ambition

Life Sciences Scotland industry survey shares insights on the extent of the commercial ambition amongst the sector’s small and medium sized enterprises.

Research to probe how Covid-19 affects people

Dr Kenneth Baillie, is leading a major new research project that seeks to increase our understanding of COVIDー19 and its impact on the body, with £4.9m from the UK Government’s rapid response call.

University innovation showcased at Converge virtual events

The latest innovations emerging from Scotland’s world-class universities were on show at a series of fast-paced, virtual pitching competitions hosted by Converge.

RoslinCT expands operations with space at Edinburgh Technopole

The cell and gene therapy/ATMP CDMO continues its growth plans by expanding Process Development operations to Edinburgh Technopole.

Pioneer Group begins expansion of new lab space at Edinburgh Technopole

Pioneer Group expands footprint in Scotland with work beginning on additional 20,000 sq. ft. of lab space at Edinburgh Technopole, in Midlothian Science Zone.

Scotland can help feed the world

Scottish science and technology is at the forefront of the global battle in this field. Here in Edinburgh we have one of the world’s top clusters of animal health experts at the Easter Bush Research Consortium, where 600 scientists are carrying out ground...

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