Welcome to the First Edition of Our People Pathways Newsletter for 2026!
As 2026 gathers momentum, we remain focused on building skills, strengthening leadership, and smarter development across the life sciences sector. In this edition you’ll find details of upcoming training courses and new seminars, as well as collaborative events exploring non-clinical strategy and regulatory preparation, and leadership development opportunities. We’re also highlighting our upcoming HR SIG session on the Employment Rights Bill, designed to help HR professionals prepare for significant changes in the employment landscape. Together with insights on corporate giving and ways to engage with the One Nucleus Mentoring Initiative as well as our friends at Cogent Skills, there are plenty of opportunities to stay informed, connected and supported in the months ahead.
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One Nucleus Upcoming Courses
6-7 May 2026, Online | Introduction to Managing Life Science Projects
12 May 2026, Cambridge | Introduction to Drug Discovery: From Idea to Clinical Candidate
More dates and courses to follow soon...
Make sure to follow us on X and LinkedIn. For more information about our in-house course options, please contact [email protected].
New Seminars for 2026 - Secure Your Spot Now, Limited Spaces Available
Looking to sharpen your skills? We’re excited to launch two new half-day seminars in our Learning and Development portfolio covering business lead generation and pharmaceutical commercialisation for early-stage companies.
17 March 2026, London | Business Lead Generation at Events, kindly hosted by Marks & Clerk
This interactive seminar will provide practical insights from experienced conference goers on how to generate, manage, and convert leads to deals, ensuring all opportunities are properly tracked and nurtured.
21 April 2026, South Cambridge | Pharma Commercialisation Demystified
This half day course is designed for those who want to understand the fundamentals of pharmaceutical commercialisation and how early-stage companies should approach it.
Upcoming Learning & Development Webinars
24 February | From Idea to Impact. Preparing for MHRA Scientific Advice with JensonR+
10 March | Fuelling Growth Through Future Talent with Cogent Skills
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11 March, Cambridge | The Non-Clinical Playbook: Modern Strategies for Safer, Smarter Product Development
Join us for this upcoming event in collaboration with Sequani. This seminar will introduce strategies to optimise safety assessment across diverse modalities, including biologics, gene therapies, and novel delivery systems.
Attendees will gain practical insights into building safety strategies that are not only scientifically robust but also developmentally efficient.
Details on how to register can be found here.
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26 March, Cambridge | HR SIG - The Employment Rights Bill: How to Prepare Now for Seismic Changes in the Employment Landscape
This session will be led by Eleanor Freeman of Cambridge Employment Law LLP. This event is intended for those working in operational HR-related roles eg HR Manager. Please contact [email protected] before registering if you are not sure whether or not your registration would be appropriate.
Click here to secure your place.
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Spotlight on the One Nucleus Mentoring Initiative
The One Nucleus Mentoring Initiative helps connect professionals in the life sciences community with mentors or mentees to share expertise and support career growth within the sector. Whether you’re seeking guidance or offering your experience, you can get involved in 2026 by emailing One Nucleus with details about yourself and the type of mentoring you’re interested in, and your opportunity will be promoted through the organisation’s newsletter and social channels to help make connections.
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Management Essentials Programme & Expert Leader Programme - Perla Development
One Nucleus members can claim a discount on the following programmes:
The Expert Leader Programme is designed for leaders in small-to-medium UK life science organisations, supporting scientific and non-scientific experts who have moved into leadership roles, those leading expert or interdisciplinary teams, and individuals committed to strengthening their leadership capability.
Management Essentials is a practical development programme for new line managers, building confidence in core skills such as feedback, coaching, delegation and performance management, while helping them motivate teams and lead effectively.
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Not Just Lab Coats Find Out More Here
Not Just Lab Coats is a careers platform for young people aged 14–25, showcasing the full breadth of roles available across the science industries. Created and funded by Cogent Skills, the platform supports skills growth by helping more young people understand the wide range of opportunities beyond traditional perceptions of science careers.
For employers, the platform features a free early-talent vacancies listing, providing a route to advertise apprenticeships, entry-level roles, and placements directly to an early-career audience. Employers can also strengthen their profile by sharing real career stories and demonstrating a commitment to developing future talent.
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Corporate Giving in Focus and What This Means for the Life Sciences Sector
New findings from the Charities Aid Foundation show corporate giving has stalled, yet it remains central to responsible business practice. For life sciences companies, already leading in charitable contributions, maintaining a consistent, strategic giving approach of at least 1% of profits can help safeguard impact during uncertain times. With 70% of employees saying it’s important their employer addresses social challenges, long-term giving strategies also drive engagement and shared purpose.
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