In celebration of Swindon Heritage Open Day this year, we were delighted to have welcomed members of the public back to the iCAST Creative Hub on Saturday 20th September. The theme for this years Open

27 August 2025 – As European regulations increasingly stipulate waste reduction, reuse, and sustainability in packaging, the beverage sector is under pressure to find low-impact alternatives. On

21 March 2025 – iCAST member LabCycle was featured as part of a new Universities UK (UUK) campaign celebrating the impact of student-led start-ups which officially launched in Parliament on Wedn

19 March 2025 – The University of Bath is hosting its fourth Enterprise Day, a key event showcasing ground-breaking research and innovation. This presents the perfect opportunity to highlight th

10 March 2025 – As the world shifts towards sustainable transportation, innovative battery technologies are becoming increasingly critical. Echion Technologies Ltd, a spin-out from the Universit

8 March 2025 – As we mark International Women’s Day 2025, iCAST is proud to celebrate the work of three leading researchers who are transforming the future of sustainable manufacturing, en

26 February, 2025 – The Festival of Tomorrow held at The Deanery CE Academy in Swindon on 21 and 22 of February provided an ideal platform for the Innovation Centre for Applied Sustainable Techn

On 20 November 2024, iCAST, in collaboration with the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), hosted an insightful webinar focused on fostering industry/academic partnerships using synchrotr

The push for safer and more sustainable materials has never been more urgent, particularly in the realm of plastics. A Joint Industry Project (JIP) between iCAST and Central Plains Group (CPG), a lead

Dr Siân Fussell, Chief Technology Officer and co-founder of iCAST member Albotherm, has been named one of the 50 winners of the Innovate UK Women in Innovation Awards 2025. Recognised for her pioneeri

On a crisp Tuesday evening, Swindon Science Café welcomed a full house to its first event of the year at the iCAST Creative Hub. Professor Matthew Davidson, a leading expert in sustainable chemical te

Highlighting the critical role of soil, Dr David O’Connor, Associate Professor of Land Management at the Royal Agriculture University, attracted yet another full house at the Swindon Science Café on T