The Rosalind Franklin Institute appoints Professor Paul Matthews as new director
The Rosalind Franklin Institute, based at Harwell Campus near Didcot, has appointed Professor Paul Matthews as its new Institute Director.
Faringdon marathon runner takes part in diet study following unexpected diabetes diagnosis
Faringdon-based marathon runner Tony Pidgeon participated in the University of Oxford DIAMOND study into whether a low-calorie and low-carbohydrate diet can lead to remission for type 2 diabetes.
Oxford-based Brainomix is expanding presence in US with AI-powered stroke care solutions
Brainomix, an Oxford-based leading AI-powered medtech solutions company, is expanding its presence in the US with the introduction of its full suite of FDA-cleared modules in its Brainomix 360 platform for stroke care.
Unicorn School to double pupil numbers with acquision of former Premier Inn building
The Unicorn School in Abingdon is set to double its pupil numbers with the acquision of the former Premier Inn hotel and Beefeater restaurant building on Marcham Road.
Oxford North’s new landmark timber cycle pavilion approved by Oxford City Council
Oxford City Council has given the green light for the development of a distinctive timber cycle pavilion in the central area of Oxford North that will offer secure long-stay and short-stay cycling spaces.
Moa Technology hires new CFO and CBO to expand leadership team for further growth
Moa Technology, the agricultural biotechnology company tackling herbicide-resistant weeds that threaten the world’s food security, has announced the appointment of Rob Quinn as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Apostolos Klontzaris as Chief Business Officer (CBO)
‘Milton Wonder’ sapling planted at Milton Park on HM King’s birthday.
A historic ‘Milton Wonder’ sapling has been planted by the Lord Lieutenant of Oxfordshire to commemorate His Majesty’s Coronation on the day of his 75th birthday.
Residents’ Panel survey reveals broad satisfaction with Oxford and council’s work
A recent survey conducted by Oxford City Council has found that residents of Oxford are broadly satisfied with their city and the work of the council, but it varies across different areas and reveals a city of two halves.
OMass Therapeutics expands leadership team with Melissa Faris as Chief Business Officer
OMass Therapeutics, a biotechnology company at ARC Oxford identifying medicines against highly validated target ecosystems such as membrane proteins or intracellular complexes, has announced the appointment of Melissa Faris as Chief Business Officer.
Oxford Nanopore and Day Zero Diagnostics to develop new bloodstream infection diagnostics
Oxford Nanopore and Day Zero Diagnostics have announced a collaboration to develop an end-to-end solution for the diagnosis of bloodstream infections, a leading cause of sepsis.
Grief is like an ocean, says Oxford youngster during Children’s Grief Awareness Week
Local youngster and Ambassador for childhood bereavement charity Winston’s Wish, Maya Blackwell, talks about coping with the death of a significant person and the after-effects of bereavement in a young person’s life ahead of Children’s Grief Awareness Week.
UK’s leading spinout investor launches new Knowledge Intensive EIS Fund
Parkwalk Advisors, the UK’s most active investor in university spinouts, has launched its third Knowledge Intensive EIS Fund, which will invest in science and deep tech businesses from UK universities.