Science & Technology
Stay up to date with the latest in technology and innovation, including gadgets, apps, digital developments, scientific breakthroughs, and life sciences research across Oxford and Oxfordshire.
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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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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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Five Oxfordshire tech companies selected to Tech Nation’s AI programme
Five companies from Oxfordshire are among 32 companies joining Tech Nation’s AI (Artificial Intelligence) Growth Programme.
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Banbury-based Arrival to build its first electric vehicle microfactory in USA
Arrival, a global electric vehicle company pl,ans to establish its first microfactory in York County, USA. The $46 million investment into the region will create 240 new jobs.
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Oxford Sciences Innovation (OSI) appoints Alexis Dormandy as CEO
Alexis Dormandy has been appointed as CEO of Oxford Sciences Innovation (OSI) – the world’s largest university-partnered venture firm.
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Oxford University launches vaccination role-play computer game
Oxford University has launched a free game that allows players role-play virtual vaccination to halt the global spread of a viral pandemic.
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Antigen company launches antibodies to further fight against COVID-19
The Native Antigen Company has announced the introduction of 10 new monoclonal antibodies recognising SARS-CoV-2, the causative agent of COVID-19.
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MINI Oxford car plant plans to cut jobs postponed
Around 400 jobs are to be cut at the MINI car plant in Oxford in the coming weeks due to reduced customer demand.
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MINI Oxford car plant to cut 400 jobs due to reduced customer demand
Around 400 jobs are to be cut at the MINI car plant in Oxford in the coming weeks due to reduced customer demand.
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UK Space Agency launches drive to strengthen NHS coronavirus response
The UK Space Agency launches a new drive to fund space-enabled technology and services that can strengthen the NHS response to coronavirus.
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Oxford-based biopharmaceutical firm working on COVID-19 treatment
Oxford-based biopharmaceutical company – Izana Bioscience – is working on antibody therapy treatment for patients with rapidly worsening COVID-19 symptoms.
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Oxford Nanopore sequencing technology supports COVID-19 pandemic efforts
Oxford Nanopore is working with public health laboratories around the world, and researchers in related areas, to support the current COVID-19 pandemic.
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Oxford firms collaborate to scale up COVID-19 antigen production
Two Oxford businesses – OXGENE™ and The Native Antigen Company – have formed a strategic partnership to scale-up SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) antigen production.
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Oxford company to screen 15,000 drugs for COVID-19 treatment
The Oxford-based company Exscientia will use AI to screen 15,000 clinical molecules against key COVID-19 drug targets to progress rapid treatments.
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First new ventilator to roll off production line in Abingdon this weekend
[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] The first devices from the Government’s ventilator challenge will roll off a production line in Abingdon this weekend, ahead of delivery to the NHS next week, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove has announced today. The news comes as some of the biggest names in British manufacturing race to step up…