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Training the Medicine Makers the UK Can’t Afford to Lose

Why immersive training could be critical to closing the UK’s medicines manufacturing skills gap

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  • February 12, 2026

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Professor Ivan Wall examines the critical skills gaps in the UK life sciences sector, emphasizing the role of virtual reality (VR) in addressing these challenges through innovative training solutions. As the UK strives to become a leading life science nation by 2030, it faces significant hurdles, including a decline in clinical trials and stalled investments from major pharmaceutical companies. VR is posited as a more scalable, cost-effective training method, allowing trainees to gain hands-on experience without the logistical difficulties of traditional labs, thus enhancing their readiness for the workforce.

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Training the Medicine Makers the UK Can’t Afford to Lose

Why immersive training could be critical to closing the UK’s medicines manufacturing skills gap

  • February 12, 2026

  • 6 min

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