Campus Diaries: Four trends shaping bioscience in 2026
As the bioscience sector accelerates, the conversation is shifting from “Where can we build?” to “How can we adapt?” In 2026, success won’t just depend on cutting-edge research, it will hinge on how we design and manage the environments that enable it.
At York Biotech Campus (YBC), we’ve seen first-hand how quickly the industry evolves. From the pandemic-driven changes of recent years to today’s demand for flexibility and sustainability, the way we think about lab space is transforming.
Estates Manager, Liz Cashon, shares four trends redefining the future of scientific workspaces, and how we’re helping our occupiers stay ahead.
Retrofitting over rebuilding
Building new labs from scratch can be costly and time-consuming. That’s why more operators are turning to retrofitting, the practice of repurposing offices and warehouses...
Why in-person conferences still matter in a digital world
During the pandemic, virtual platforms became essential for communication and connection, but they came at a cost. “Zoom fatigue” quickly became a familiar term, describing the mental exhaustion of prolonged screen-based interaction. Despite the rise of hybrid and online formats,...