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Oxford Sciences Innovation announces sale of Base Genomics to Exact Sciences
Oxford Sciences Innovation (OSI) has announced the sale of its portfolio company, Base Genomics, to Exact Sciences for a total consideration of $410m.
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Oxford University creates its 200th spinout company PhishAR
Oxford University, through its research commercialisation arm Oxford University Innovation, has created PhishAR, its 200th spinout company.
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The UK’s first multi-city autonomous vehicle demonstration begins in Oxford
[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] Autonomous vehicle demonstration in Oxford Project Endeavour has reached a key milestone as the first live trials of its autonomous vehicle fleet begin this week on roads in Oxford. The development brings the deployment of commercial autonomous vehicles in the UK one step closer. Project Endeavour – a Government-backed R&D project – will…
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CABI moves into new state-of-the-art corporate office in Wallingford
CABI the international, inter-governmental, not-for-profit organisation has moved into new state-of-the-art corporate office in Wallingford.
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BFM enters JV for commercial development of Verda Park in Wallingford
Bridges Fund Management has entered a joint venture with Equation Properties (EP) to develop commercial space in Wallingford, South Oxfordshire.
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Oxford sees sharpest increase in occupier costs for new-build offices
Oxford saw the sharpest increase in occupier costs, rising by 6.4%, according to annual Total Office Cost Survey by Lambert Smith Hampton.
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Construction work underway on DPD’s new 60,000 sq ft parcel distribution facility in Bicester
Work is progressing well at Symmetry Park in Bicester where Tritax Symmetry is developing a new 60,000 sq ft parcel distribution facility for DPD.
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L&G to fund Oxford University’s £200m Life and Mind sciences building
Legal & General has announced that it will fund and deliver the new £200m life and mind sciences building with the University of Oxford.
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Call for entries for 2021 Mogford Prize for Food & Drink Writing
Food and drink must be at the heart of the winning tale which should have a maximum of 2,500 words. Entries will be accepted until 13 January 2021.
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Pedal power: Asda supermarket trials Bicester-based Electric Assisted Vehicle
Asda has trialed Bicester-based Electric Assisted Vehicle, allowing customers to receive their weekly food shop with zero carbon emissions.
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Banbury-based electric vehicle company Arrival raises $118M investment
Arrival, the banbury-based technology company focused on commercial electric vehicles announced it has raised $118 million from funds managed by BlackRock.
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Oxford scientists develop extremely rapid diagnostic test for COVID-19
Scientists from Oxford University’s Department of Physics have developed an extremely rapid diagnostic test that detects and identifies viruses in less than five minutes.
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The best new family board games for Christmas
Stuck in the house with your loved ones this Christmas? We bring you some of the best new family board games that you can get stuck into with your family and loved ones.
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Eco-builders Green Unit announce strategic partnership with Beard Construction
Abingdon-based eco-builders Green Unit have announced that it has entered into a long-term strategic partnership with Beard Construction.
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Oxford Nanopore raises £84.4M in new capital
Oxford Nanopore Technologies has raised £84.4M in new capital from existing investors and new investors, including International Holdings Company (IHC) and RPMI Railpen.
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Carter Jonas Oxford partner James Bainbridge elected as new Chairman
Carter Jonas has elected James Bainbridge, currently head of the firm’s Planning & Development Division, as Chairman with effect from 1 November 2020.