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Kingston University teams move into the Innovation Gateway at the London Cancer District

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

The London Cancer District Community Fund provides match funding of up to £5k for projects in Sutton

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

Kindling Bio is a tenant in Innovation Gateway, the incubator for cancer focused start-ups and early stage businesses at the London Cancer District

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 is a tenant in Innovation Gateway, the incubator for cancer focused start-ups and early stage businesses at the London Cancer District

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

One million square feet of lab, research and office space at the London Cancer District

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

Events

Professor Kevin Harrington, guest speaker at the London Cancer District

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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Professor Ellen Heitzer, guest speaker at the London Cancer District

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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Pizza Thursdays. One of the many networking events at the London Cancer District

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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Professor Adam le Gresley, guest speaker at the London Cancer District

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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