Bristol Bath Science Park University Development

The University of Bath have joined forces with South Gloucestershire Council to purchase the Bristol and Bath Science Park for £18m. The joint partnership on the scheme will help unlock the huge opportunities the park provides whilst driving the creation of new jobs in high valued sectors and roles.

The University of Bath, who’ll be sharing their estate and portfolio plans for the future at our West of England Economic Growth Conference next month, believe the site sits within a ‘prime location’ and their partnership with South Gloucestershire Council will allow them to maximise the potential the site holds. The plans for the 36-acre site include:

  • Maximising the potential of the National Composites Centre (NCC)
  • Creating G02, a new Grow-on Centre, to build on the success of the existing complex
  • Utilising the forum exhibition and conference facility to support additional small and medium businesses

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The West of England is already known for their strong presence within the science and engineering sector – and this deal will further strengthen their position as they look to continue driving economic growth within the region.

Professor Steve Egan, Vice Presidential (Implementation) at the University of Bath and speaker at the West of England Economic Growth Conference, said: ”Purchasing the science park is an important step in realising our University strategy. It will enable us to increase our research activity to address global problems. It will contribute to business and technology development across our region as well as providing additional capacity and facilities to complement those on our Claverton campus, in London and in Bath City Centre.”

Toby Savage, Leader of South Gloucestershire Council, said: ”The Science Park in Emersons Green is a world-class centre for science and technology businesses to grow and prosper and is already home to a wide variety of innovative and inspirational start-ups. The council, along with our partners at the University of Bath, recognise the park’s potential as a future driver of economic growth which would bring even more new high tech jobs to the area. We look forward to working with them, our other local universities, and partners to develop the Park and cementing South Gloucestershire’s reputation as a hub for innovation, technology and collaboration.”

 

The West of England Economic Growth Conference will see 35+ speakers, 350+ attendees and 25+ exhibitors. 

Tickets for the event can be purchased here. 
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