Covered Market launches The Un-Covered Market audio tour
The City Council commissioned Oxford-based multi-media artist Charlie Henry to create a participatory installation that embraces the history and communities who use the market.
Stewart Milne Group to sell its timber systems business in Witney
The company is selling its market-leading timber systems business in Witney to focus on investing in the growth of Stewart Milne Homes across Scotland and North-west England.
Oxford Uni spin-out Brill Power launches ‘intelligent’ battery management systems
Brill Power’s breakthrough technology will transform the cost and performance of energy storage systems by increasing battery life by up to 60% and enhancing storage capacity by up to 129%.
Oxfordshire-based Forensic Access Group acquires Faraday Forensics
This is the latest acquisition by the business, as part of an ambitious growth strategy aimed at creating a leading international forensic and criminal justice services organisation.
Chipping Norton based firm Sci-Net in growth drive
Sci-Net - which designs and delivers ERP, CRM and cloud infrastructure solutions - is strengthening its industry position with a strategic acquisition, the launch of new premises and a raft of new hires.
Work progressing on Jesus College’s new building on Cornmarket
The new building - on the site of the old Northgate House in the city centre - is due to be completed by the end of the year, and the four upper storeys are on view from Cornmarket.
Co-working space in Bicester expands to provide new base for businesses
Known as Perch Studios, the co-working space in Bicester’s Franklins House expands into the space previously occupied by Graven Hill, to provide a new base for ten businesses.
Majestic Wine in Summertown to return to its former Banbury Road location
The structures on the site - a garage and an office block - were demolished in July 2019 to make way for a £15m mixed-use redevelopment, including a 180-bedroom easyHotel.
National Space Strategy launches from Harwell Space Cluster
The strategy sets the government’s priorities for this high-growth sector, with a vision to unlock the UK’s space industry, boost private investment, and capitalise on unique UK strengths.
Antibody by llamas has ‘significant potential’ as COVID-19 treatment
The research, by scientists at the Rosalind Franklin Institute, has shown that nanobodies generated by llamas and camels can effectively target the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19.