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Cambridge Science Park

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Cambridge Science Park
The main entrance to Cambridge Science Park
LocationMilton, Cambridge
AddressMilton Road
Coordinates52°14′2″N 0°8′40″E / 52.23389°N 0.14444°E / 52.23389; 0.14444
Opening dateAutumn 1973[1]
DeveloperBidwells[1]
ManagerBidwells[1]
OwnerTrinity College, Cambridge, Trinity Hall, Cambridge[1]
No. of tenants90[1]
Size173 acres[1]
Websitewww.cambridgesciencepark.co.uk

The Cambridge Science Park, founded by Trinity College in 1970,[2] is the oldest science park in the United Kingdom. It is a concentration of science and technology related businesses, and has strong links with the nearby University of Cambridge.

The science park is situated about 3 km to the north of Cambridge city centre, by junction 33 of the A14, in the parish of Milton, contiguous with Cambridge itself. The park is served by Cambridge North railway station and by the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway. It is directly adjacent to St John's Innovation Centre and Cambridge Business Park.[3]

History

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The land was originally given to Trinity College when the latter was founded by Henry VIII in 1546. The land was used for farming until the Second World War, when it was requisitioned by the US Army and used to prepare vehicles and tanks for D-Day. After the war, the land was left derelict until 1970, when, at the suggestion of Tony Cornell,[4] and under the supervision of Sir John Bradfield, the college worked with Sir Francis Pemberton of Bidwells[5] to develop it into a new centre for scientific enterprise and innovation.

In 2017, following decades of rapid expansion in Cambridge, the park appointed its first director and announced a large investment intended to improve facilities and reduce traffic congestion.[1]

Notable companies

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Bio-medical

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Computer/telecoms

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Industrial technology

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Other

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Cambridge Fun Run

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The Cambridge Fun Run is a charity race for Children in Need organised and mainly entered by employees of businesses based in and around the Science Park. It has been held each November since 1989. Contestants compete in teams of four, some in fancy dress, running either one lap (as a group) or four laps (as a relay) of the 1.8 km (1.1 mi) Science Park ring road. The race begins and ends, and medals and trophies are awarded (for fastest runners and best costumes) in front of the Cambridge Consultants building.[6][7]

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  • The rear entrance
    The rear entrance
  • The Cambridge Consultants building
    The Cambridge Consultants building
  • The Broadcom building
    The Broadcom building
  • The Innovation Centre
    The Innovation Centre
  • The Trinity Centre entrance
    The Trinity Centre entrance
  • The health and fitness club
    The health and fitness club
  • The 2wenty4 restaurant overlooking the south pond
    The 2wenty4 restaurant overlooking the south pond
  • The northeast pond
    The northeast pond
  • The northwest pond
    The northwest pond

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g "'We want to inject more soul into the Science Park', says inaugural director". 3 September 2017. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
  2. ^ #BPGCSE
  3. ^ Cambridge Metro
  4. ^ "Ghostbuster who had the spirit to persevere". Cambridge Evening News. 16 April 2010. Archived from the original on 22 March 2012. Retrieved 24 April 2010.
  5. ^ "'Great man' Sir Francis dies at 95". Cambridge Evening News. 6 November 2011. Archived from the original on 1 February 2014. Retrieved 21 January 2014.
  6. ^ Cambridge Fun Run in aid of Children in Need Archived 21 November 2011 at the Wayback Machine
  7. ^ GALLERY: 600 workers pass the baton for Children in Need Archived 20 November 2011 at the Wayback Machine

References

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  • Bowen, Ann; Pallister, John (2002). Understanding GCSE Geography. Heinemann Educational. p. 182.
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