First class talent ovid | May 13, 2024 First class talent The largest life science talent pool in Europe ensures that London remains at the cutting edge of innovation.75,000science and medicine students enrolled per year provide a rich talent pipeline14.1%annual growth in R&D employment>18,400 PhD studentsat London’s universities provide high level expertise across every discipline2nd city globally for talent & experience, ranking highly for start up access and quality of life sciences talentLondon’s life science workforce, 2008-2021Number of people employed by life science businesses in LondonMORE INFORMATIONWorld leading research3 of the top 15 global universities for clinical and health research An exceptional healthcare systemMore specialist hospitals and services than anywhere else in Europe A thriving commercial ecosystem£11.6bn sector turnover in 2021/22 A supportive environment19% small business corporation tax rate, the lowest in the G20 A global financial centre$1.2bn health and life sciences sector venture capital funding in 2023 A tapestry of collaborationUK research ranks 1st for share of internationally co-authored publications National & international connections2 hours from London to mainland Europe by train A vibrant metropolisCrowned the world’s best city every year since 2016, and 1st for culture in 2024 A history of innovationOver 400 years of innovation in the crucible of modern medicine and research Load more