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Oxford in top 10 of global cities for life sciences, new report finds
While cities in the US claim the top five spots, Oxford at numbers 9, performs well in the analysis, especially given it’s comparatively smaller population and lower VC investment.
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Work on new cycling and walking improvements to start in Bicester and Witney
The work has been delivered at pace thanks to the £1.4 million of funding secured by the Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP) from the Government’s Local Growth Fund.
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Oxford Brookes to investigate team working experiences of front line NHS staff during COVID-19 pandemic
The 18-month project is funded by the Economic and Social Research Council as part of UK Research and Innovation’s rapid response to COVID-19.
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Oxford’s universities prepare for the return of more students
Students on practical courses who need to access specialist facilities and equipment will be returning to campus in March and April, in line with the Government’s latest guidance.
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Oxford City Council to launch £1.9m revitalisation of vacant shops across Oxfordshire
The project – called ‘Meanwhile in Oxfordshire…’ – will see vacant retail units in high streets across the county transformed into independent shops, cultural venues, creative studios and co-working space.
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Nocturne Live 2021 – Lionel Richie’s rescheduled date announced
Lionel Richie’s Sold Out concert at Nocturne Live has been rescheduled to Saturday 19 June 2021, alongside Macy Gray and Rob Green.
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Banco Santander and Oxentia Foundation launch a new Environmental Challenge competition
The challenge addresses two objectives: Be sustainable through green financing and investment, and Be mindful through products and services that raise awareness about our impact on the environment.
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Nocturne Live 2021 – David Gray’s rescheduled date announced
[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] David Gray’s headline performance at Nocturne Live has been rescheduled to Thursday 17th June 2021. David Gray’s headline performance at Nocturne Live 2021 has been rescheduled to Thursday 17th June 2021. We hope you can make the rescheduled date; existing ticket holders will shortly receive an email from their ticket agent with further…
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New rail bridge coming to support active travel in Bicester
The work will see two structures built to enable access both over and under the railway, connecting two sides of new housing areas in north-west Bicester.
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Oxfordshire-based British Honey Company acquires Union Distillers for £8m
With the acquisition, British Honey Company aims to create and grow a multi-category brand portfolio across several geographies with broader access to the UK off-trade market.
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New cycling and walking plan to start for Banbury
Residents are set to benefit from improvements to encourage cycling and walking in and around the town, with planning to start soon.
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Nocturne Live 2021 – UB40 feat. Ali & Astro plus Jimmy Cliff & Aswad rescheduled date announced
UB40 feat. Ali & Astro’s performance at Nocturne Live will now take place on Sunday 20 June. Special guests Jimmy Cliff & Aswad will also perform on the rescheduled date.
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Nocturne Live 2021 – Simple Minds and Deacon Blue Rescheduled date announced
Simple Minds performance at Nocturne Live will now take place on Friday 18 June 2021, along with special guests, Deacon Blue.
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Government plan to transform Oxford-Cambridge Arc into UK’s fastest growing economic region
The spatial framework plan will help to create thousands of jobs, drive investment, protect and enhance the environment, and provide the infrastructure and beautiful new places needed to make the area.
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Tokamak Energy signs agreement with Switzerland’s Paul Scherrer Institute
Tokamak Energy’s proprietary non-insulated high temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology will be used in PSI’s accelerator and beam line applications.
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Oxford-led research centre to pioneer greener global financial system launches
The £10m government funded research centre will advise lenders, investors and insurers, enabling them to make better decisions to support a greener global economy.