Oxford North Project
Browse news and features about the Oxford North Project by Thomas White Oxford (TWO), the development company of St John’s College. The Oxford North Project is a substantial development of a new life sciences district for Oxford to include new laboratories and workspaces for biomedical science, new homes, public parks, hotel, nursery, neighbourhood shops, cafes, restaurants and bars. The project aims to attract and retain global science research talent and help boost the local and national economy.
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Oxford North’s Careys Construction Campus celebrates first student graduates
Six students have graduated from the pilot Careys Construction Campus at Oxford North, a free three-week training course for those aged 17 and over. Supported by SOFEA and partners including Mace, E.ON, and local colleges, the course taught practical construction skills and led to job offers and interviews.
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Careys expands its Construction Campus model with a new training hub at Oxford North
Oxford North will host Careys Construction Campus, offering free, hands-on construction training to address industry skill shortages. Launching in March 2025, the three-week program provides Level 2 ground working skills, a CSCS card, and a guaranteed job interview with Careys.
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Oxford North Innovation District appoints a new managing director
Oxford North, the new £700 million innovation district in Oxford, has appointed Simon Ruck as its new managing director and Kevin Reid as its new energy and engineering manager as part of the strategy to build the on-site management and facilities team ahead of opening in mid-2025.
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Matchable and Oxford North partner to boost Oxfordshire corporate volunteering
Matchable, the digital platform which matches companies and their teams to volunteering projects has partnered with Oxford North, the new innovation district in Oxford, to help boost corporate volunteering in Oxfordshire.
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Oxford North ‘tops out’ first buildings and unveils new park name
Oxford North, a new innovation district in Oxford, has reached its highest point in construction and topped out its first phase with the Red Hall’s new cantilever roof lowered into place and two new lab buildings’ steel frames completed.
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The Hill Group launches Canalside Quarter – a collection of new homes in Oxford North
The inaugural phase will deliver beautiful and contemporary homes that will place residents in the centre of the innovative new district, offering savvy buyers an exciting opportunity to become part of a transformative destination within the city.
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Laing O’Rourke secures contract to deliver Oxford North’s Red Hall and first laboratory buildings
Laing O’Rourke has secured the contract to deliver phase 1a of Oxford North’s £700 million new innovation district comprising the Red Hall and the first two laboratory buildings.
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Oxford North’s new landmark timber cycle pavilion approved by Oxford City Council
Oxford City Council has given the green light for the development of a distinctive timber cycle pavilion in the central area of Oxford North that will offer secure long-stay and short-stay cycling spaces.
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OxLEP’s business podcast OxTalks returns for a second series
Hosted by seasoned broadcaster Howard Bentham, OxTalks aims to answer some of the biggest questions in business – from efficiency levels to staff motivation – to support and nurture business growth in Oxfordshire.
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Green light for three new laboratory and office buildings at Oxford North
The three new, prestigious laboratory and office buildings will be built as phase 2 of Oxford North, the new £700m life sciences innovation district.
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Oxford North creates 448 new construction jobs and eight apprenticeships
Since building works started in August 2021, Oxford North, the new innovation district in Oxford, has created 448 new construction jobs, and eight apprentices have been employed through the project’s construction partners.
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Oxford North plans to help more local people into construction jobs
An ambitious new Community Employment Plan has been published to set out how Oxford North will maximise the opportunities created for local people and businesses.
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Oxford North appoints Contemporary Art Society Consultancy to deliver its public arts programme
CAS Consultancy will manage a high-profile public art programme built into Oxford North’s delivery and work with development partners Thomas White Oxford, Cadillac Fairview, Stanhope and The Hill Group, and leading cultural organisations within Oxford.
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Green light for Oxford North’s Red Hall expansion to provide more amenities
Plans to enhance and expand Oxford North’s Red Hall to provide more amenities, meeting, co-working and workspace, have been approved by Oxford City Council at their planning committee.
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Oxford North launches phase 2 public consultation
The four-week public consultation is on enhancements to phase 1a and new designs for phase 2 of Oxford North, the new £700m innovation district in Oxford.
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Green light for the first 317 new homes at Oxford North’s Canalside
This comes as the reserved matters application (RMA) for the project’s residential development partner, The Hill Group, has been resolved to be approved by Oxford City Council’s planning committee.