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The Oxford Trust tops out Aspen Building in major step for Oxford science hub
The Oxford Trust has topped out its £7m Aspen Building in Headington, adding 17,000 sq ft of lab and innovation space ahead of completion in July 2026, strengthening Oxford’s science and tech ecosystem.
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Planning approved for OxBio Hub at Oxford Business Park
Planning approval has been granted for OxBio Hub, transforming the former Oxfam HQ into a flexible, lab-ready innovation campus at Oxford Business Park, with works beginning immediately.
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Deadline extended for 2026 Oxfordshire Business Awards entries
The Oxfordshire Business Awards has extended its 2026 entry deadline to 06 March. Organisers say the move will allow more businesses to showcase achievements ahead of the June ceremony celebrating 30 years of excellence.
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Brainomix extends Series C funding to accelerate US expansion
Brainomix has raised £18.8m in Series C funding to expand its AI imaging platforms across the US. The Oxford spinout will accelerate hospital deployment of its Brainomix 360 Stroke and e-Lung technologies.
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OxDevice Medical to consolidate operations at new Abingdon Science Park facility
OxDevice Medical will relocate to a new facility at Abingdon Science Park following investment from Kaleidex Group. The move will consolidate operations, expand cleanroom and laboratory capacity, and create a platform for future growth.
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Oxfordshire charities face sustainability test in 2026
More Oxfordshire charities closed than opened in 2025, according to new data. Sector leaders warn rising costs and fundraising pressures are testing sustainability, urging organisations to rethink partnerships, supporter engagement and risk management to remain resilient in 2026.
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Flex Health Hub launches at Signal Yard to boost workplace wellbeing
A new clinically led wellness facility has opened at Signal Yard, Milton Park. Flex Health Hub combines physiotherapy, rehabilitation and fitness services, offering expert-led classes and tailored employer programmes to improve workplace wellbeing and support long-term health.
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Alloyed secures £1m funding for next-gen 3D-printed superalloy components for jet engines
Alloyed has secured £1m from the ATI Programme to accelerate development of ABD-1000AM, a high-temperature nickel superalloy designed for additive manufacturing. The project, with ITP Aero and Cranfield University, aims to support next-generation jet engines using advanced 3D-printed components.
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Oxfordshire’s laboratory market sees mixed activity in 2025, according to data
Oxfordshire’s lab and office markets saw a mixed 2025, with total laboratory take-up of 620,200 sq ft driven largely by The Ellison Institute’s 450,000 sq ft acquisition at Oxford Science Park. Smaller deals slowed due to tighter funding, creating a two-tier demand pattern across the county’s science and office locations.
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Bidwells appoints Jamie Renison to its Commercial Agency team in Oxford
Bidwells has strengthened its Oxford Commercial Agency team with the appointment of Jamie Renison as Head of New Business. Bringing 25 years of experience in science and technology property, he will drive complex projects across the Oxford–Cambridge Growth Corridor.
