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Oxford launches £118m AI-driven vaccine research programme with the Ellison Institute of Technology
The University of Oxford, in partnership with the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), has launched a major new £118m vaccine research programme. Led by the Oxford Vaccine Group, the initiative – CoI-AI (Correlates of Immunity-Artificial Intelligence) – will combine...
Warneford Park – Update on proposals
Warneford Park is the focus of a new initiative by Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Oxford, who have reached a significant milestone in their plans to create a world-leading mental health and medical research centre on the existing hospital...
Bicester Motion completes HQ for YASA
Bicester Motion has announced the practical completion of YASA’s new £26.8 million headquarters, delivered in partnership with Kier, marking the first phase of The Ranges development for innovative automotive and aviation companies. YASA, a University of Oxford...
Oxa, NEAA and Consortium Launch Groundbreaking Autonomous Logistics Project at the Port of Tyne
The North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA), the Port of Tyne, autonomous vehicle technology provider, Oxa, and cybersecurity provider, ANGOKA, are among the organisations to have secured Government funding to help develop and deploy world-leading Connected and...
Guest Blog: Landlord Fit-out for Science Occupiers by Savills – Finding the Right Balance
by Emily Slupek and James Dexter, Divisional Science Sector Co-Leads @ Savills As the lab market evolves, we’re increasingly seeing landlords offering to deliver bespoke tenant fit-outs as part of leasing deals. On paper, it’s a powerful differentiator – a...
Guest Blog: Building a Digitally Inclusive Oxfordshire by MyVision Oxfordshire
by Mark Upton, Chief Executive @ MyVision Oxfordshire Why Technology Needs to Work for Everyone At MyVision Oxfordshire, we know that being connected is no longer a luxury—it's a lifeline. From accessing healthcare and managing finances, to staying in touch with loved...
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...
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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
Oxford-Cambridge supercluster growth now rivals global leaders
A major new report highlights how growth across the East West Rail Oxford-Cambridge supercluster is accelerating, with Stevenage and ... read more
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