York Biotech Campus (YBC), Yorkshire’s leading bioscience hub, has just wrapped up five weeks of hands-on scientific training in partnership with BioGrad Education. The initiative brought together students from the University of Hull and the University of York for two of BioGrad’s intensive Skills Bootcamp programmes: Laboratory Skills and Biotechnology and Mammalian Cell Culture.
The aim was to provide practical lab experience and help participants build the confidence and skills needed to take their first steps into careers in life sciences – a sector that continues to grow rapidly across the UK.
Liz Cashon, estates manager at YBC, said: “We’re extremely proud to have welcomed BioGrad Education to our campus to help deliver such important training for the scientists of the future. It’s a truly exceptional environment for learning, surrounded by some of the UK’s leading science organisations.
“These bootcamps are also a great example of how our flexible lab spaces can support short-term projects, education providers, and start-ups. Whether it’s for a few weeks or several months, our short-term leases are ideal for project-based R&D and offer a unique opportunity to collaborate with others in our thriving scientific community.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming others to take advantage of what YBC has to offer.”
YBC’s flexible leasing model is tailored to meet the needs of start-ups, research teams and education providers that often struggle to find suitable lab space. With options ranging from short stays to longer-term use, the campus continues to support innovation and learning in the region.
To learn more about York Biotech Campus and its facilities, visit yorkbiotechcampus.com.
