Clearly, no prison design concept will inherently rehabilitate people.

The problem which loomed behind the stated barriers is that continuing with the historical mode of investment will simply not deliver the stated intent and aspirations of the industry and society at large..So, where do we go next?.

The conversation has just started, however there are some clear ways forward: -.Non-competitive sharing between companies enables a combined building of knowledge and confidence about the developing state-of-the-art platform.In fact, this is not a paradigm shift in technology but a shift in perception..

There was agreement to bring in and include contract manufacturers into the conversation as they have an equal stake and influence on the path forward, particularly in the simplification and pragmatism of any solutions.. Other areas were left more open and the conversations continue..In reflecting on the day, I believe what struck me most was what happened at the end of the timetabled discussion.

Attendees stayed on, clustering into smaller groups and over coffee and lunch continued to build relationships, share ideas and challenges.

I was left thinking that this is how transformation happens..Globally, the sector is forecast to more than double by 2030, while in the UK investment has already increased 12x over the last decade.

Laboratories play a key part in this transformation, supporting all stages of the life science value-chain: including R&D, quality control, diagnostic services, and teaching.As a result, demand for labs is growing rapidly.

In Cambridge and Oxford for example (two of the UK’s main life science hubs), demand for labs now outstrips available supply by nearly a hundred to one.Alongside this growth, improvements in IT, staffing challenges, and new ways of working, now mean that remote or flexible working is commonplace.