National & international connections ace | April 17, 2024 National & international connections London’s central location and international travel links make it the gateway to a network of life sciences innovation in the UK and the world.2 hoursfrom London to mainland Europe by train3.5bnjourneys on Transport for London (TfL) services in 2023Fast rail links• Cambridge: 50 minutes • Oxford: 1 hour • Birmingham: 2 hours • Manchester: 2 hours 20 minutesThe Circle Line connects London’s major rail termini, while the Elizabeth Line links Reading and Heathrow Airport to innovation hubs at Whitechapel, Canary Wharf and StratfordMORE 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 First class talent75,000 science and medicine students enrolled per year provide a rich talent pipeline 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 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