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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology joins Advanced Oxford
Advanced Oxford is pleased to welcome the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology as the newest member of our science and technology-focused business leadership organisation. Their expertise will enhance our efforts to strengthen and support the growth of Oxfordshire’s...
Government champions green tech pioneers in visit to Milton Park
Milton Park welcomed Professor Paul Monks CB, the government’s Chief Scientific Adviser at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and members of the DESNZ team for a tour and roundtable discussion. Tour attendees had an opportunity to see first-hand...
From Potential to Prototype: Oxfordshire as a Real-World Testbed for Innovation
Advanced Oxford has been actively involved in two key events recently, both of which aligned on one key issue: Oxfordshire isn’t just full of good ideas - it’s putting them into practice. Reflecting on the Blenheim Business Summit organised by B4 in May and the House...
Oxford Female Investment Network Conference 2025 champions female investment and innovation
The Oxford Female Investment Network (OFIN) Conference returned to Oxford on Wednesday 2 July 2025 to inspire, support and celebrate female-led investment and entrepreneurship across Oxfordshire- setting a powerful example for other regions. Building on the success of...
New Episode from the Oxford+ Podcast: The Oxford Trust on Innovation and Education
In the latest Oxford+ podcast, host Susannah de Jager talks to Steve Burgess and Nicki Campling from The Oxford Trust about how the organisation supports both deep tech startups and STEM education in Oxford. As an endowed charity, the Trust reinvests income from its...
The BioEscalator publishes its Portfolio 2025 – a guide for potential partners & investors
The BioEscalator, the University of Oxford’s biomedical incubator, is home to a stellar collection of companies using cutting-edge science to tackle profound medical challenges. The new Portfolio 2025 brings them together to showcase their innovative approaches and...
Sauber Motorsport opens Technology Centre at Bicester Motion
Sauber Motorsport has opened its new Technology Centre at Bicester Motion. The primary purpose of the facility at the 444-acre future mobility estate is to enhance and expand the team’s technical capabilities, to ensure the team is well-positioned to attract top...
Immunocore Wins Prix Galien UK Award for KIMMTRAK
Immunocore has been awarded a Prix Galien UK award for KIMMTRAK, its treatment for metastatic uveal melanoma- a rare and aggressive form of eye cancer. The Prix Galien UK is one of the highest accolades in the life sciences sector, recognising outstanding innovation...
Business and Trade Committee Launches Two Important Inquiries
The UK’s Business and Trade Committee has recently announced the launch of two significant inquiries- both of which present crucial opportunities for stakeholders across business, research, and innovation sectors to have their voices heard at a national level. UK...
Latest research
Building on the Blueprint – Oxford to Cambrige Skills Report
Advanced Oxford welcomes the publication of a major new report that sets out the workforce, training and talent strategies required to ... read more
Local Government Reorganisation 2025
Advanced Oxford position paper on Local Government Reorganisation - November, 2025 Proposals for Local Government Reorganisation ... read more
Bidwells new report- Investment for Growth: Now is the time to go big
Bidwells has published new research highlighting the urgent need for bold, long-term investment in science and technology ... read more
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