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Matt Francis Oxford Trust: new chief executive officer appointed
The Oxford Trust has appointed Matt Francis as its next chief executive officer. Matt will succeed Steve Burgess and join the Trust on 1st September, formally taking up the role on 25th September 2026. Matt will lead The Oxford Trust into its next phase of growth and...
Formula 1 Aerodynamics Specialist Sabe Takes HQ at Bicester Motion
Formula 1 and high-performance aerodynamics specialist Sabe has relocated its headquarters to Bicester Motion, the 444-acre future mobility estate in Oxfordshire. Sabe has taken space in Building 92, The Parachute Store, a distinctive heritage building positioned at...
Warneford Park Receives Planning Approval in Major Milestone
Oxford City Council's planning committee has resolved to grant planning permission for Warneford Park, a landmark development that will transform a historic 21-acre site in Headington into one of the UK's most ambitious integrated health, research and education...
Escapade Selects Bicester Motion for HQ in Landmark Move for Motorsport Valley
Escapade, the real estate development-led platform operating at the intersection of motorsport, real estate and lifestyle, has chosen Bicester Motion, the 444-acre future mobility estate in Oxfordshire, for its new headquarters. The move marks a significant addition...
Wild Bioscience Scales Climate-Resilient Crops at Milton Park Following £45m Investment
Wild Bioscience, a University of Oxford spinout focused on climate-resilient crops, has scaled its operations at Milton Park following a £45 million ($60 million) Series A investment led by the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), with continued support from Oxford...
The Oxford Trust welcomes two new trustees to its Board
The Oxford Trust has appointed two new trustees to its board: Lily Elsner of Jack Fertility and Emily Howman of Aoraki Consulting. Lily Elsner is an entrepreneur with extensive experience in building and leading start-ups. As CEO and co-founder of Jack Fertility,...
Paris Delegation: Learning from Innovation at Station F and Paris Santé Campus
On 7th April, our Managing Director Sarah Haywood had the opportunity to join a delegation from the Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor for a visit to Paris. The visit provided an opportunity to explore two very different incubator and accelerator locations within the...
The Oxford Trust’s 2025 Impact Review
The Oxford Trust has published its 2025 Impact Review, marking its 40th anniversary year with strong results across both its innovation centres and its Science Oxford STEM education and engagement programmes. The charity has supported 28 science and technology...
Member spotlight: Tokamak Energy
Tokamak Energy is a global leader in fusion energy and high-temperature superconducting, HTS, technologies, trusted by governments and industry worldwide. The company is driving the commercialisation of fusion and HTS solutions through breakthrough innovation and...
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Accelerating the UK-Wide Benefits of Ox-Cam
The Growing Together Alliance (GTA) has published its first data report, Accelerating the UK-Wide Benefits of Ox-Cam, supported by the ... read more
National Planning Policy Framework: Proposed Reforms and What They Mean for Oxfordshire
Advanced Oxford's response to the NPPF consultation, March 2026 The Government's revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) ... read more
The Oxford Trust’s 2025 Impact Review
The Oxford Trust has published its 2025 Impact Review, marking its 40th anniversary year with strong results across both its ... read more
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