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Science Parks
Science parks are specialized areas or buildings that are designed to provide a location where research and development activities can be carried out, usually by companies or academic institutions. These parks often offer a range of services and facilities to support the work of scientists, engineers, and other researchers, including office space, laboratories, and other specialized infrastructure. Science parks are often located in close proximity to universities or other research institutions, and may also be located in areas with a high concentration of science- and technology-based industries.
In the UK, some examples of science parks include:
- Cambridge Science Park: This science park is located in the city of Cambridge and is home to over 100 companies engaged in various fields of research and development, including biotechnology, IT, and engineering.
- Harwell Campus: Located in Oxfordshire, the Harwell Campus is a science and technology park that is home to over 130 companies engaged in a range of scientific and technological research and development activities.
- Innovation Birmingham Campus: This science park is located in the city of Birmingham and is home to a range of businesses, including startups and established companies, that are engaged in a variety of technology-based industries.
- Sci-Tech Daresbury: Located in the northwest of England, Sci-Tech Daresbury is a science and technology park that is home to a range of businesses engaged in research and development activities in fields such as advanced engineering and materials science.