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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Oxford Instruments completes acquisition of WITec GmbH
The acquisition follows regulatory approval from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) in Germany and satisfaction of other closing conditions.
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National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) to be located at Harwell Campus
Funded by UK Research and Innovation, the UK’s National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) will help place the UK at the forefront of this transformative new technology.
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Study finds COVID-19 presents higher risks of blood clots than vaccines
The study concludes that there are increased risks of some haematological and vascular adverse events following vaccination, but the risks are substantially higher following a coronavirus infection.
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Oxfordshire satellite comms company Celestia UK names new CEO
Malachy Devlin joins the Harwell based company to build the business and its reputation as the premier provider of high throughput multi-beam scanning antenna systems.
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BMW secures £26.2m funding to develop EV battery in Oxford
The BMW project in Oxford is centred around developing a long-distance electric vehicle EV battery that will rival the range of internal combustion engines.
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Go ahead for Rebellion Film Studios expansion in Didcot
Its Didcot film studio will now expand into a new 4673 sq m facility at the former Harmsworth Printing Building in Didcot after securing planning consent.
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Project Endeavour concludes with AV passenger rides in London
More than 100 members of the public were able to schedule demonstration rides in a fleet of six Ford Mondeo vehicles across a five-mile urban route in London Greenwich.
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Saietta makes motor break-through for lightweight e-mobility
The powerful, torque dense, compact and robust motors can be easily integrated into lightweight zero-emissions vehicles, including scooters, motorcycles, rickshaws and micro-cars.
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Abingdon-based cybersecurity business Sophos acquires USA-based Refactr
Refactr’s entire team of developers and engineers have joined Sophos, which will continue to develop and offer Refactr’s platform to their existing and growing base of partners and organizations.
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Abingdon-based Nexeon secures £1.5m funding for battery research project
The Silicon Anode Battery for Rapid Electrification (SABRE) project will develop battery cells with higher energy density in response to the demand for increased EV driving range.
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OxTech Fest: Inaugural event to focus on diversity and connections in tech industry
The two-day virtual festival will celebrate the tech industry, create connections amongst tech innovators and help companies foster diversity and gender balance in the industry.
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MAST Upgrade team recognised with a prestigious award
The Major Project Award from the Royal Academy of Engineering was presented in recognition of delivering a major engineering project which has a substantial impact on society.
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Tokamak Energy signals major expansion with over 160 new jobs
More than 160 skilled new roles for scientists and engineers will be created at the company’s headquarters at the Milton Park scientific hub near Oxford over the next three years.
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Kidlington-based YASA acquired by Mercedes-Benz
YASA will retain its own brand, team, facilities and automotive supercar customers as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz developing ultra-high-performance e-motors.
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Bicester-based EZ-Charge wins green transport & infrastructure innovators prize
The company scooped one of the two top spots for its Park and Charge Oxfordshire project, which aims to improve electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
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Williams Advanced Engineering and Nyobolt collaborate on next-gen batteries
The engineering and systems integration partnership is designed to support and advance a new class of niobium-powered lithium-ion battery technology.