New highly skilled jobs keep talented graduates in Lincoln
With more than 140 highly skilled jobs
(L-R) Effie Warwick-John, Joe Brown and Joshua Kadling. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
An increase in high-level jobs is resulting in more graduates staying in Lincoln as the science and technology sectors in the city continue to flourish.
More than 140 highly skilled jobs have been created at Lincoln Science and Innovation Park since 2017. Many of these have been filled by University of Lincoln graduates who historically have left the city to find graduate-level employment. This has led to businesses at the Science Park being able to expand, on average tripling their workforces within the last three years.
Dr Joe Brown, who has a PhD from the University of Lincoln, was involved in a Knowledge Transfer Partnership between the University and a company interested in innovative biological research. This led to a new company, Arden Biotechnology, being set up at the Science Park in 2017, with Joe as Research Director.
Dr Joe Brown | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Joe said: “We were able to get the company set up easily because the Science Park helped us establish the right kind of lab with the infrastructure we needed to succeed. Now we have many Lincoln graduates working at the company and there is a real biotech presence in Lincoln.”
Boole Technology Centre | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Effie Warwick-John worked part time at agritech company B-hive Innovations while doing an MSc in Agri-food Technology at the University of Lincoln. After graduating in 2019, Effie joined full time as a project associate and has recently been promoted to project manager. “I had interviews for jobs elsewhere but I wanted to stay in Lincoln. It’s a really great job and my role is very varied. It’s quite a small, young team, but it’s growing all the time. When I joined, there were 13 of us but now, with our spin-out company HarvestEye, we are 26!”
Effie Warwick-John | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Joshua Kadling graduated with a BA in Computer Science last year and joined cyber security company KryptoKloud as a part-time analyst in July 2020. By January, with the company enjoying worldwide success, Josh was working full time and was promoted to lead cyber security analyst. He said: “I didn’t expect such a fast track but KrytoKloud has grown so quickly. The way it’s going with the Science Park expanding and the University right next door, graduates can find a brilliant job right on the doorstep.”
Joshua Kadling | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Professor Mary Stuart CBE, Vice Chancellor of the University of Lincoln, said: “It is very exciting to see how our University students are succeeding in gaining high-quality graduate jobs in the Science Park with innovative employers. Our students are entrepreneurial and dynamic and the education they have received is serving them well in capturing great jobs in our fabulous city.”
Boole Technology Centre | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
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We are investigating following a house fire where a man has sadly died.
Officers were called to the incident in Farrow Road, Spalding, at 1.03am today (7 August) following reports of what was described as an explosion. The property has suffered 100% damage.
Despite the best efforts of emergency services and members of the public who offered assistance, a man in his 50’s was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
His next of kin have been informed.
Another man who is thought to have been passing by the property and offered his help suffered burn injuries and is currently receiving treatment.
The cause of the fire is under investigation, and we are keeping an open mind as experts from Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service investigate today. We would encourage people not to speculate while we investigate the cause.
Officers will remain in the area for the next few days carrying out enquiries.
Anyone who saw or heard anything, or captured the incident on doorbell camera or dashcam is asked to contact us. There are a number of ways to get in touch:
You can call us on 101 quoting incident number 43 of 7 August.
You can email: [email protected] incident number 43 of 7 August in the subject line.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or you can give information anonymously online
Lincolnshire 30 Under 30, The Lincolnite‘s showcase of young up and coming talent and high achievers, is open for nominations.
Thanks to our sponsors, Sparkhouse, Ringrose Law, Streets Chartered Accountants, Lincoln College and The Strait & Narrow, publishers Stonebow Media are organising the celebration of Lincolnshire’s promising talent for this autumn.
In 2021 we received almost 200 nominations for our county’s rising stars and and we’re seeking those who have shone over the past twelve months from entrepreneurs, to athletes, artists and rapidly developing professionals.
We’re looking to hear from inspirational young achievers from all backgrounds and professional fields. You can nominate yourself, or someone you know personally or professionally who is making our county proud.
Nominations are open for people from across Greater Lincolnshire (from the Humber to the Wash), either living or working in our region (and beyond!)
Entries close on September 9. A reception event is scheduled for Thursday, November 10, at the Lincoln Cathedral Chapterhouse. Check out the 2021 celebration.
Why this matters
The Lincolnite’s 30 Under 30 showcase is a celebration of the best and brightest in Lincolnshire, putting our young talent on the map regionally and nationally.
Stonebow Media’s platform and channels reach unparalleled audiences, opening up further opportunities and recognition for those involved.
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