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London Cancer District welcomes Kingston University
From August, academics from Kingston University’s School of Life Sciences, Pharmacy and Chemistry and the School of Nursing, Allied and […]
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18 September 2026
Meet the first three projects backed by the London Cancer District Community Fund
Since launching, the London Cancer District Community Fund has been doing what it set out to do: putting money behind […]
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3 July 2026
Learning from Barcelona: strengthening the London Cancer District’s global perspective
Over three days in Barcelona, one thing became immediately clear: world-leading life sciences ecosystems don’t happen by chance – they […]
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3 April 2026
London Cancer District Fund launches to support Sutton’s community organisations
A new community fund has launched to support charities and grassroots organisations across Sutton, helping ensure local people benefit from […]
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26 February 2026
Lunch & Learn with Professor Paul Workman OBE – 24 March
The London Cancer District is pleased to welcome Professor Paul Workman OBE, internationally recognised leader in Cancer Therapeutics and former […]
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18 February 2026
Planning approval secured for London Cancer District
Plans for the £1 billion expansion of London Cancer District, led by Aviva Capital Partners and development manager Socius, have […]
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5 February 2026
Congratulations to Kindling Bio – Hack4Hope 1st Prize Winners!
We are thrilled to celebrate Kindling Bio, one of our fantastic tenants at the Innovation Gateway, for being awarded 1st Prize […]
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7 January 2026
ExoNostic joins the Innovation Gateway at the London Cancer District
We are pleased to welcome ExoNostic to the Innovation Gateway, strengthening our growing community of pioneering life-science companies at the […]
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5 December 2025
Conquering Cancer Innovators Forum at London Life Sciences Week
London Cancer District celebrate collaboration and innovation at London Life Sciences Week The London Cancer District were proud to host […]
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8 November 2025
Growth continues at the London Cancer District with new oncology tenants
Aviva Capital Partners (“ACP”), Aviva’s in-house capital unit that invests in regeneration and infrastructure, and place-management specialist Populate have secured […]
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8 October 2025
London Cancer District serves up social impact with Sutton’s first padel courts
Bookings are now open for Sutton’s first-ever padel courts, which will bring lasting benefits to the local area through local […]
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22 September 2025
UK Life Sciences Sector Plan: A New Era for Innovation and Growth
The UK Government has unveiled a bold new Life Sciences Sector plan, aiming to position the UK as Europe’s leading […]
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17 July 2025
From structures to science: a month-long celebration of architecture at the London Cancer District
London Festival of Architecture explores how science, community and placemaking are coming together to build a world-class cancer district in […]
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3 July 2025
London Cancer District developers eye strategy over serendipity, writes Estates Gazette
Evelina Grecenko from Estates Gazette has featured the London Cancer District this week, highlighting its role as a blueprint for […]
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2 July 2025
We’re hiring: Building & Community Manager (Fixed-Term, 19 Months)
Populate, part of the Socius group, is looking for a dynamic and personable Building & Community Manager to lead both […]
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1 July 2025
Sutton school nets new sports equipment following donation
London Cancer District donates football goals to Harris Academy The London Cancer District has donated new sports equipment to Sutton’s […]
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27 June 2025
Growth, jobs and investment: South London sets bold ambition with landmark new vision
A bold new vision to accelerate South London’s economy, attract new investment, and support more people into well-paid, secure jobs, […]
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18 June 2025
Green shoots: London Cancer District outlines 30-year vision to create a greener, healthier campus
Community gardens, sculptures and green trails offer a glimpse of plans to transform world-leading cancer district. Aviva Capital Partners and […]
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17 June 2025
The London Borough of Sutton approves London Cancer District padel plans
Belmont’s first-ever padel facility set to launch this summer Plans to serve up Belmont’s first padel courts at the London […]
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5 June 2025
Plans to create the world’s leading district for cancer research and treatment submitted to The London Borough of Sutton
Newly released CGIs show future vision for London Cancer District, which once built, will create thousands of jobs and contribute […]
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1 May 2025
London Cancer District serves up plans for padel courts in Sutton
Belmont’s first-ever padel courts could be coming to the London Cancer District this summer. Social Sports Society, the established London-based […]
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21 March 2025
Expansion of Sutton’s cancer district and town centre regeneration powering the capital’s growth
London’s Deputy Mayor for Business and Growth, Howard Dawber, praised the Council’s ambitious regeneration plans during a recent visit to […]
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18 February 2025
Curesponse: collaboration in action at London Cancer District
We caught up with Dr. Sandra Hanks, director of Curesponse’s UK Laboratory at the Innovation Gateway Nestled within the London […]
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27 January 2025
Creating opportunities for Sutton’s aspirational students
As part of London Cancer District’s social impact commitments, the development’s project team held a series of work placements over […]
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18 November 2024
Consultation launched for updated London Cancer District proposals
Latest plans shaped by more than 3,200 responses to previous consultations Last chance for community to have their say before […]
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11 November 2024
November – Engagement
Since we shared the updated proposals for London Cancer District in July, there has been a lot of activity with […]
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6 November 2024
London Cancer District encourages local organisations to help make a difference in Sutton
Impactful developer Socius calls on Sutton organisations to collaborate on community initiatives Socius, the impactful developer behind the proposals for […]
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18 October 2024
Plans revealed for world-leading cancer research district in Sutton
Aviva and Socius launch consultation giving public the chance to shape London Cancer District proposals Major social economic benefits, including […]
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9 July 2024
Gensler appointed to lead design of London Cancer District
London Cancer District will be largest science project designed by Gensler in Europe Aviva and mixed-use developer Socius announce they […]
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9 May 2024
Aviva and Socius announce plans for world leading cancer research district in Sutton
Aviva and Socius have been selected as the preferred investor/developer to advance the development of the world’s leading district for […]
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12 January 2024
Videos
London Life Sciences Week: Conquering Cancer
London Life Sciences Week: Conquering Cancer Bringing together entrepreneurs, experts, clinicians and leading research institutions to explore the future of […]
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30 September
Meet Kindling Bio
Pioneering child-first gene therapy platform. Listen to Jeff Drew talking about Kindling Bio at The London Cancer District. Kindling Bio […]
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21 September
Meet ExoNostic
Next-generation liquid biopsy diagnostics. Listen to Dr Meysam Keshavaraz talking about ExoNostic at The London Cancer District. ExoNostic is developing […]
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21 September
Planning permission granted
Plans for the £1 billion expansion of London Cancer Hub, led by Aviva Capital Partners and development manager Socius, have […]
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21 September
Meet Vesynta
Patient Personalised Dosing. Listen to Dr Alaric Taylor talking about Vesynta at The London Cancer District. Vesynta’s DosoLogic is the […]
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21 September
Kristian Helin, Chief Executive and President of The Institute of Cancer Research gives an overview of our new five-year strategy
Chief Executive of The Institute of Cancer Research, Kristian Helin gives an overview of our new five-year strategy At The […]
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18 September
The London Borough of Sutton Leader, Barry Lewis highlights the Council’s ambition to put the borough firmly on the London map.
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6 February
Events
Lunch & Learn – Professor Kevin Harrington
Lunch & Learn takes place at the Visitors Suite, Innovation Gateway. These events will offer attendees the chance to hear […]
Monday 2 November - 12:00-13:00
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ICR Core Tech Fest
The third annual ICR Core Tech Fest returns on Thursday 8 October, this year held in the Brookes Lawley Building […]
Thursday 8 October - 10:00 & 14:00
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Guest speaker at ICR: Ellen Heitzer
On Thursday 15 October, The Institute of Cancer Research will be welcoming Professor Ellen Heitzer from the Institute of Human […]
Thursday 15 October - 11.00 - 12.00
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London Life Sciences Week – Cancer Innovators Forum
Join the Cancer Innovators Forum, part of the London Life Science Week! Leaders from cancer research, clinical care, industry, investment […]
Tuesday 17 November - 13:30 - 18:00.
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Campus catch-up
Would you like a FREE lunch? We want to hear about your experience of working at the London Cancer District. […]
Wednesday or Thursday - 13:00-13.30
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BEYroots street food
The idea for BEYRoots began in November 2016. Tariq was losing touch with his job as a Building Design Engineer […]
Every other Wednesday - 12:00 - 14.00
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Lunch & Learn – Professor Adam Le Gresley
Lunch & Learn takes place at the Visitors Suite, Innovation Gateway. These events will offer attendees the chance to hear […]
Tuesday 27 October - 12:00-13:00
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Play padel
Whether you’re a padel pro or simply curious to give it a go, come and enjoy a game at Sutton’s […]
Monday - Sunday: 08:00 - 22:00
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Gardening Club
Green fingered participants welcome! Come and join us at the Innovation Gateway Community Garden, every Wednesday or Thursday between 13.00-13.30.
Each Wednesday or Thursday - 13:00-13.30
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