Milton Park has plenty of ways to help you stay cool. Whether you're looking for a refreshing break, a cooler place to work or somewhere to enjoy your lunch outdoors, here are a few ways to make the most of the Park during the heatwave.

What if a wound that once may never have fully healed, can now be closed faster than ever before?

Apollo Pharmacy expands healthcare services at Signal Yard with new large consultation room and travel vaccinations

Planted Plates opens at Milton Park's Signal Yard as first food and beverage operator

The family-run Milton Post Office has officially opened its doors to its new permanent home at Signal Yard, which marks a significant new chapter...

The new health and wellbeing club celebrated its official launch at Signal Yard, attended by occupiers, guests and members of the local community...

Milton Park congratulates Whittard of Chelsea on RHS Chelsea Flower Show Gold medal success

Around 55 business and IT professionals from 31 companies, gathered at Milton Park's Bee House for a live simulated hack event hosted by Planet IT...

Bee House anniversary highlights demand for flexible innovation space at Milton Park Milton Park’s Bee House has marked its fourth anniversary on 20 May 2026 on World Bee Day to celebrate four...

Oxfordshire Breakfast of Champions, hosted by Milton Park and organised by OCC, brought together voices from across Oxfordshire’s innovation economy to explore how ambitious organisations grow, evolve and make pioneering decisions in the region

Signal Yard is Milton Park’s new social and retail heart - a place designed for everyday moments, shared experiences and time well spent.

Following £45m backing led by Ellison Institute of Technology leading to strengthen 40-strong team with appointment of Lisa Flashner, COO at EIT as non-executive director...

Milton Park’s Post Office is set to relocate to Signal Yard this April, marking another step in the evolution of the Park’s new social and retail heart.

Work is now underway at Signal Yard on Day Release, the latest venue from Oxfordshire-based Tap Social Movement

New rapid chargers at Signal Yard and new maximum charging time. Changes to length of time you can hire bikes from 1 May 2026

Milton Park welcomed life science innovators and researchers to its latest Park Perspective event “Shining a Light on Women’s Health” where guests heard how new technologies are helping unlock one of the least understood organs in the human body – the uterus.

Senior Textile and Homeware Designer at OKA, Hannah Wilson, shares her passion for textiles and how she draws inspiration from Milton Park's green space...

We shine a light on Planet IT, a managed IT services provider helping businesses to streamline their technology infrastructure, from cybersecurity to cloud solutions

Milton Park sponsoring BioTrinity 2026 the leading life sciences partnering and investment conference, for fifth consecutive year.

Founded by Ali Ahmedov and his brother Asen, Bros Barbers opening will bring a growing local success story to Signal Yard at Milton Park

Innovators at Milton Park showcase their latest breakthroughs and research at our Speed Data-ing event.

Recent news at Milton Park-based companies: Corteva, Replimune, Summit Therapeutics and Wild Biosense

An Oxfordshire-based physiotherapy practice is set to transform workplace wellbeing with the launch of Flex Health Hub at Signal Yard.

Ian Mackinnon, RM’s new CEO of Educational Resources, shares what the next chapter holds for Oxford University’s second-earliest spinout.

Verso Biosense, a med-tech company at Milton Park, is developing sensing technology which could have global implications for women’s health.

The green energy innovators at Milton Park, revolutionising how power is generated, stored and used more sustainably.

Milton Park’s vibrant new amenity hub, Signal Yard, is taking its next major step forward, with base build works due to complete at the end of January and fit‑out works for the new units beginning shortly after. As these spaces are brought to life by our independent operators, openings will follow on a phased basis from the spring, creating a steadily evolving destination for the Park and wider community.

We shine a spotlight on Nexeon, a company pushing the boundaries of battery technology from its Milton Park headquarters, to find out why Oxfordshire is emerging as the UK's 'Silicon Battery Valley'.

Sometimes, all you need is a nice break to refresh your mind and body. At Milton Park, we work alongside Hester to offer our occupiers the chance to get back to nature and improve their wellbeing – all in the space of a lunch break.

Recent news at Milton Park-based companies: OKA, Physiomics and Tokamak Energy

Oxfordshire County Council has partnered with BetterPoints to use their app to run a free rewards challenge for anyone who lives, works or studies in Oxfordshire.

Milton Park has appointed Benedicts to join CBRE as joint leasing agents to support on helping existing occupiers with their evolving space needs and to attract new occupiers to the Park.

We reveal the Doughnuts for Details competition winner and explain why it's not to late to subscribe to the Milton Wonder newsletter or update your details.

From welcoming over 40 new occupiers completing the sustainable Nebula development to securing a £376 million financing deal and progress at Signal Yard, there has been so much to celebrate at Milton Park in 2025.

Thank you to all those who joined us in our Christmas events at Milton Park. See if you can spot yourself in our galleries...

Greywolf Therapeutics is on a mission to transform the way our bodies detect and fight cancer, autoimmune conditions and infectious diseases...

From decoding viruses to developing new vaccines, Dr Surender Vashist from NeoVac talks to us about his journey from academia to industry.

Recent news at Milton Park-based companies: OKA, Physiomics and Tokamak Energy

Milton Post Office and Apollo Pharmacy will relocate from 11 Park House into Signal Yard in early 2026.

Milton Park welcomes Salience Labs, a start-up which is pioneering photonic switches for AI data centres

Following a flurry of prestigious award wins, a global IT consultancy headquartered at Milton Park has been crowned one of the UK’s best companies to work for.

Tap Social Movement has been crowned the UK’s 'Community-Based Social Enterprise of the Year', adding to the excitement surrounding the 2026 opening of Signal Yard.

We were proud to see three Milton Park occupiers as finalists at the prestigious OBN Awards 2025, Arctoris, Greywolf and Replimune.

Recent news at Milton Park-based companies: Gardin, Greywolf Therapeutics, OKA, Oxitec, RM and TE Magnets...

‘Powering a Healthy Didcot’ revealed as Powerhouse’s theme for grant applications in 2026

It’s no secret that we’re passionate about green space and biodiversity at Milton Park. From August to late October, we gave companies on the Park with an urban garden patch the chance to secure green-fingered glory in our annual Urban Garden Awards. 

This month, we spoke to High Performance Polymer (HPP), an engineering manufacturer which develops advanced components for applications across multiple industries.

Milton Park's Explore schools engagement programme hosted a Biotech Flagship Day to showcase STEM careers to year 12 & 13 local students

New regional partnership, Equinox (Equitable Innovation Oxford) has officially launched to establish Oxfordshire as a global centre for innovation and entrepreneurship

From tectonic plates to spinning plates, earth scientist and author-illustrator Lucia Perez-Diaz shares how curiosity has guided her from Spain’s mountains to Milton Park, where she’s juggling science and art.

Proof Social Bakehouse van to visit Milton Park every Tuesday until Signal Yard opens From Tuesday 18 November, 11am–2pm, and every Tuesday thereafter, one of the Daily Telegraph’s “Top 13 Bakeries Worth...

Newly-released footage from Tokamak Energy shows visible light emitted from the plasma’s edge in its ST40 spherical tokamak, described by researchers as capturing “a star on Earth.”

1885 Food Truck at Milton Park every Tuesday until Signal Yard opens From Tuesday 11 November and every Tuesday thereafter between 11am and 2pm, take a break from your busy day and...

Tap Social Movement, the multi award-winning Oxford social enterprise brewery and bakery, announces Day Release, a brand-new venue set to open in early 2026 at Milton Park’s Signal Yard. Day Release is...

A summary of recent news and announcements from Milton Park-based companies: –Greywolf Therapeutics named ‘Biotech of the Year’ –NeoVac announces new CEO –Larry Ellison Backs Wild Bio in £45M round –Hachette announces...

Are you interested in joining the many Milton Park occupiers who have become Didcot Powerhouse Fund donors? By contributing, you’ll be helping to build a healthier, stronger Didcot for everyone. Powerhouse brings together...

Doughnut miss out – Update your details for a chance to win! Ensure your information is up to date and enjoy timely updates delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, you could be...

The second issue of Milton Spark* is out now and available at the Innovation Centre, Bee House, Didcot Parkway and Oxford train stations and the Milton Park buses. Launched in Spring 2025,...

Milton Park has become home to one of the UK’s most advanced green-tech manufacturing platforms, thanks to an innovation from clean-tech occupier Nium. The Earthshot Prize-nominated company is on a mission to tackle...

From growing lab cultures to creating a company culture, Greywolf Therapeutics’ CEO and Co-Founder shares how his team is reshaping immunotherapy and why Milton Park has been the perfect base for his...

Thames Travel, in partnership with Milton Park and Oxfordshire County Council, has introduced major improvements to its X32 fast service linking Didcot to the John Radcliffe Hospital via Milton Park in 30...

Trio of local eateries are announced at Signal Yard Milton Park’s vibrant new destination hub, Signal Yard, reveals its latest wave of local flavours ahead of its 2026 launch. With a line-up...

You may have seen the news that MEPC’s parent company, Federated Hermes, has announced the completion of a £376 million financing deal for Milton Park. The new financing replaces the previous £200 million mortgage...

Swedish company, which speeds up prostate cancer diagnosis, chooses Milton Park for its first UK laboratory  Milton Park has welcomed Inify Laboratories Limited as the second occupier at its award-winning Nebula development,...

A summary of recent news and announcements from Milton Park-based companies: Immunocore reports 32% year-on-year revenue growth in Q2 2025 results  Immunocore has announced robust financial results for the second quarter of...

Thank you to everyone who took part in World Car Free Day on Monday 22 September. It was brilliant to see so many people exploring greener ways to travel, from walking and...

Working together for greater impact The Milton Park Greener Workplace Forum, made up of occupiers whose job roles include responsibility for environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters, met most recently in September....

Exciting new destination will welcome the community with food, fitness, health, services and more. The development of Signal Yard at Milton Park is well underway, with the base build due to complete by the...

We are thrilled to share Milton Park has scooped two accolades at this year’s prestigious OxProp Awards 2025, which celebrates excellence across the Oxfordshire property sector. Nebula, Milton Park’s pioneering research and...

From student photocopying in the 90’s, to transforming care environments, Duncan Coates’ journey at Carbon Colour has been one of innovation, making sure the team stay ahead of the curve. As Studio...

The Milton Park team shines a spotlight on Tokamak Energy, a global leader in the development of fusion energy. We uncover Tokamak Energy’s plans to transform the future of clean, limitless green...

From cappuccinos to collaboration, Milton Park’s Head of Facilities Management, Marcus Cain shares how he and his team at CBRE keep the Park running like clockwork. Can you tell us a bit...

A summary of recent news and announcements from Milton Park-based companies:  Arctoris develops functioning proteins for cardiac therapy using AI  The first ever AI-generated functional protein has been created by Arctoris and...

Milton Park’s Urban Garden Awards are back for 2025. We’re excited to invite our urban garden plot holders to take part in the Milton Park Urban Garden Awards,  launching during National Allotment...

Milton Park has launched Park Perspective, a new event series designed to lift the lid on world-changing innovations being delivered by occupiers across the Park. In celebration of the UN’s International Year of Quantum...

From creating a welcoming space for all fitness levels to championing the benefits of outdoor exercise, Hester shares how she is helping people reconnect with movement, fresh air and each other in...

From mathematical modelling to biostatistics, Physiomics explains how the consultancy firm is using data innovation to help its clients develop better drugs. What is your elevator pitch? Founded over 20 years ago, Physiomics is...

His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester celebrates pioneering business-charity partnership HRH The Duke of Gloucester visited Bee House at Milton Park on Thursday 24 July to celebrate the Didcot Powerhouse Fund,...

Article originally featured in Business Matters, written by Marjorie Neasham Glasgow BEM, HM Lord Lieutenant of Oxfordshire In just three years, a medium-sized market town has cracked a code that’s eluded community...

Image caption: ©Tokamak Energy. All Rights Reserved. A summary of recent news and announcements from Milton Park-based companies:  Physiomics appoints Head of Biometrics and signs its first biometrics contracts  Milton Park-based mathematical...

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...

Image: ©OKA. All Rights Reserved. British brand returns to Milton Park with a bespoke HQ to support future growth British interiors brand OKA has relocated its headquarters to the UK’s largest innovation community, Milton Park, Oxfordshire,...

From drug discovery and green tech to quantum computing start-ups, we spoke with founders, directors, scientists and innovators to ask them a simple question: what makes Milton Park a great place to...

How temperature extremes fuel innovation at Milton Park   Home to over 270 organisations and more than 9,000 employees, did you know that Milton Park’s innovation community has (quite literally) some of the...

Image caption: Pyramidal orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis)   Milton Park is known as a place for companies to cross-pollinate and grow, but did you know that it’s the perfect place for wild orchids to...

A summary of recent news and announcements from Milton Park-based companies:  Adaptimmune Therapeutics’ Tecelra to generate $35m to $45m this year Milton Park-based Adaptimmune Therapeutics has announced its treatment for solid tumour...

With works progressing at pace, Signal Yard will soon become Milton Park’s community hub.   With 13 out of 17 units under offer or committed, Signal Yard is shaping up to be...

Whether you’re having a walking meeting, taking a breather or chasing your step count, our updated walking map makes exploring Milton Park easier. We are very fortunate in the amount of green...

From printing for royal residences and Premier League clubs to bumping into Oscar winners at the office, the team speaks to Hobs Reprographics’ Regional Manager Simon Davie about his journey into printing...

Signal Yard update – Installation of timber framed extension and construction about to commence on brilliant new boardwalk This month, the timber framed extension to Building 6 is being installed, alongside construction...

Milton Park has had four significant projects shortlisted for seven major industry awards.  We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported with the refreshed Milton Park LDO,...

A summary of recent news from Milton Park including Evotec, Immunocore, Lexica, Recursion, Summit Therapeutics and Tokamak Energy. Photo © Tokamak Energy

From tackling the root causes of serious diseases to pioneering new treatments, Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ Senior Vice President David Price shares how game-changing innovation is thriving in our latest Park People interview. Hi...

Image caption: Chris Hines MBE at Bee House’s Earth Day event We were thrilled to welcome Chris Hines MBE, environmental campaigner, co-founder of Surfers Against Sewage and former Sustainability Director at the Eden Project to...

Bee House, Milton Park’s flexible serviced office hub almost at capacity Online car loan provider Oodle Car Finance is the latest company to make Bee House its home and is settling in...

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The Milton Park team talks to TreQ about how bespoke quantum systems could transform the life sciences industry and cut drug discovery timelines from ten years to one. A ‘byte’ of the...

Celebrating and remembering  To mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day on Thursday 8 May, Milton Park has decorated lampposts with poppies.  As well as a poignant tribute to...

Work is progressing at Signal Yard, the upcoming state-of-the-art community and amenity hub at Milton Park. Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve seen the glulam timber trusses installed on site, bringing...

Did you know that 20% of Milton Park is made up of 43 acres of open landscaped spaces, including 2,700 trees, 6,100 sq m of wildflower areas and eight lagoons? Whether you’re...

We are delighted to launch Milton Spark*, our new magazine dedicated to celebrating the UK’s largest single ownership innovation community for science, business and technology. Milton Park is more than just a...

Campbell’s Column A roundup of news from April’s Milton Wonder newsletter and my inaugural column. This month’s highlights:  What’s next?  Looking ahead to May, there’s lots to get involved in. Events range...

In this month’s Park People, the Milton Park team meets scientist-turned-Training Officer at Evotec, Simon Canter. From training and sustainability to 3D printing, Simon shares more about his varied role and why...

The pandemic’s impact on work The pandemic’s stay at home orders forced a rapid shift to remote work. While many appreciated the flexibility and reduced commute times, others struggled with isolation and...

The Didcot Powerhouse Fund, of which Milton Park is a proud founding member and quantum donor, is excited to announce the 14 successful charities that together will receive a further £100,000 in...

Image caption: ©Oxitec Ltd. All Rights Reserved. News and announcements from Milton Park based companies: Immunocore presents data for HIV functional cure Milton Park-based Immunocore has presented initial data for a functional...

Image caption: Porches young and old outside Milton Park’s newest sustainable development, Nebula. ©Bonhams|Cars Online. All Rights Reserved. Milton Park spoke to the team driving Bonhams|Cars Online into the fast lane…  What began...

Image caption: JOURNAVX bottle and tablet (photo: Vertex Pharmaceuticals / Business Wire) From fighting cancer to tackling pain, several Milton Park occupiers have received milestone approvals from the US Food & Drug...

An exciting planning project in the Vale of White Horse has been recognised by being shortlisted for an industry award. The Milton Park Local Development Order is a pioneering public-private sector collaboration...

Three decades, one location – global consultancy strengthens Oxfordshire presence  Milton Park has revealed Tetra Tech, a global consultancy and engineering firm, has relocated one of its primary UK client hubs into...

Following a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by local Member of Parliament Olly Glover, Milton Park has officially opened Nebula, a £40 million sustainable R&D development.  The opening event coincided with an announcement from...

This month in our amenity update, we meet Flying Saucer Coffee and take a scents check at Signal Yard. Meanwhile, ASA Landscape Architects selected trees for Signal Yard and we continue our...

Schools engagement programme has helped over 1,500 students to explore STEAM careers Milton Park is celebrating the second anniversary of Explore, its schools engagement initiative. Thanks to the 84 volunteers across 27...

. News and announcements from Milton Park based companies: EnSilica secures £10.38m grant for satellite broadband innovation  The UK Space Agency has granted EnSilica £10.38 million to develop advanced semiconductor chips for...

Image caption: The team at Ashdown Phillips and the A.C.E. Christmas Toy Drive collection at Bee House.

Start-up to manufacture quantum computers in Oxfordshire Image: L-R – Tom Booker (MEPC), Mandy Birch (TreQ), Anna Fletcher (MEPC) and Gibson Armstrong (TreQ) US-based quantum computing start-up TreQ is setting up shop in...

From pioneering a new field in an Oxford University spinout, to helping to transform lives as part of a global commercial-stage biotech company, Immunocore’s Chief Technology Officer and Site Head, Dr Annelise...

Image caption – LR – Parth Doshi, Lindsay Sedwards, Greg Antill, Sam Dawson, Tom Booker (MEPC). Nuvia’s relocation will deliver career opportunities in clean energy Nuvia, a global leader in nuclear engineering,...

MEPC has announced the completion of its £40 million Nebula development at Milton Park with sustainable construction saving 686 tonnes of CO₂ Comprising seven sustainable research and development (R&D) workspaces totalling nearly...

The life sciences sector is a welcome jewel in the UK’s crown. While government support has improved, start-ups and scale-ups must be well prepared and presented to secure investor funding. The new...

Serving up sustainability with a one hundred percent plant-based menu, Planted Plates shares its mission to spice up vegan options at Milton Park with hearty meals for the soul.  Planting an idea ...

Tracking progress Have you noticed something different? Whether you’ve travelled to Milton Park by car, bus, or train, walked or cycled down Park Drive, you might have spotted some exciting changes! The...

Renewed Thames Travel partnership increases number of double deckers and improves service capacity  Following the renewed partnership between Milton Park and Thames Travel, a fleet of thirteen new Milton Park-branded double decker...

From achieving plasma temperatures six times hotter than the sun’s core, to securing multi-million-pound funding, the Milton Park team chats to David Kingham, Tokamak Energy’s Executive Vice Chairman and former CEO. Hi...

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Top trends in life sciences in 2025 From therapies that are set to revolutionise treatments to innovations to collaborations that are propelling advancements in healthcare, join us as we delve into top...

Updated Local Development Order (LDO) ten-day planning agreement to support thousands of new jobs and permit growth of up to 4.2 million sq ft UK’s first data-driven, green-focused planning agreement Milton Park,...

Battery technology specialists Agratas takes 23,000 sq ft R&D space at Milton Park. Agratas, a subsidiary of Tata Group, India’s largest business conglomerate has leased R&D laboratories at Milton Park. The scale-up...

It’s been an action-packed year at Milton Park…   The team looks back at the top milestones, events and innovations that took place across the Park in 2024.  In February, Andrew Griffith...

It was great to see so many new and familiar faces at the last Local Liaison Group meeting in November. This a forum where we update local councillors and interest groups on...

Colourful hoardings going up around the Signal Yard construction site If you’ve been working at Milton Park over the last couple of weeks, you will have noticed that site hoardings painted white...

Dosing marks a milestone for first engineered cell therapy approved in the US for a solid tumour cancer, synovial sarcoma. Adaptimmune Therapeutics plc (NASDAQ: ADAP), a company working to redefine the treatment...

Image caption: The team at Ashdown Phillips and the A.C.E. Christmas Toy Drive collection at Bee House.

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Leading publishing group doubles its presence and shares Christmas bestseller prediction  The UK’s second largest book publishing group, Hachette UK, has announced a significant expansion of its Milton Park facilities in a...

Thank you to all those that took part in the 2024 Travel Survey. There was a great response from our occupiers with Annalisa Salvatore from Evotec and Alastair Kay from Berks &...

A signal to the future as Milton Park’s £14m amenity redevelopment project gets underway MEPC has appointed Curo Construction as the contractor on the Signal Yard amenity project at Milton Park. With...

This month we discovered the novel technology being spearheaded by the team at NeoVac, an occupier which is revolutionising the next generation of lipid nanoparticles* right here at its Milton Park headquarters.  ...

In this month’s Park People, the Milton Park team hears from Peter on his role in the fight against COVID-19 and how his work to tailor cancer treatment is helping to maximise...

Milton Park occupier, New England Biolabs (NEB) Lyophilization Sciences®, has expanded its capabilities for lyophilisation (freeze drying) with its first manufacturing facility outside of the US. New England Biolabs Lyophilization Sciences (NEB Lyo...

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The Didcot Powerhouse Fund, of which the Park is a proud founding member and quantum donor, is inviting community organisations to apply for grants from Monday 2nd December and has posted information...

As outlined in a recent article, ASA Landscape Architects gave an exciting overview of the landscaping elements as part of the Signal Yard redevelopment, a key component in creating a more inclusive and environmentally-friendly amenity space here at Milton Park. Once complete, Signal Yard...

Life science and biotech trio announce move into Oxfordshire’s largest co-working and flexible office space Over two years on from opening Oxfordshire’s largest co-working and flexible office space, Milton Park has announced...

To mark Cyber Security Awareness Month, we uncover ITGL’s recent expansion following its acquisition by Conscia and explore the team’s cutting-edge projects, from working on an NHS crisis line to enhancing efficiency...

At Milton Park, we want to enable the best services and facilities to our occupiers.  Latest news of Signal Yard  Last month, we shared the branding for the development and some computer generated...

Signal Yard’s landscaping plans connect people to nature Ahead of works starting shortly on the transformation of Park Centre into Signal Yard, the Milton Park team spoke to Maria Lara Mijancos, Senior...

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Image caption (L-R): Jim Al-Khalili, Veronica Reynolds, Anna Fletcher, Georgina Taylor.

Ignited by a childhood dream, Co-Founder and CTO of Nium, Dr Yubiao Niu, shares how growing up next to a Haber-Bosch plant fuelled his mission to decarbonise ammonia production. Joining forces with...

Timelapse footage shows the construction progress on Nebula, the £40m research and development (R&D) scheme at 190–192 Park Drive, Milton Park. With construction due to finalise in Q1 2025 and with finishing touches...

You may have spotted the billboard above at Milton Park, showcasing our innovation community in action...

This month, the team talks to Immunocore about their evolution at Milton Park, from Oxford University spin out to industry-leading biotech.  An industry leader  Immunocore is a global, commercial-stage biotech company with...

Ahead of contractor appointment (more to follow…) and start on site, we are delighted to share three more computer generated images (CGIs) of the redevelopment and the branding, which you will soon...

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In this month’s Park People, the team speaks to Adam Stoten, Evotec’s Site Head about his contribution to the Oxford COVID-19 vaccine and his current role. Hi Adam! Please tell us a...

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Every year we have a Travel Survey here at Milton Park and encourage occupiers to take part. Whether you drive, cycle, walk, take the train or hop on the bus, we want...

Did you know that 20% of Milton Park is made up of green spaces, covering 43 acres of open landscaped areas?  Here are some of the initiatives at Milton Park, aimed at...

The Milton Park team is delighted to share the latest computer generated images (CGIs) of the redevelopment of Park Centre into Signal Yard – a place to relax, socialise, eat and drink....

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In this month’s Park People, the Milton Park team learns how Arctoris’s Poppy Roworth went from lab to leadership. Find out how Poppy juggles patents, Pride events and plumbing mishaps as Chief...

We are working hard on the exciting plans for Signal Yard, a redevelopment which will transform and reinvigorate the Park Centre. The scheme will bring forward a new amenities hub, complete with convenience...

A summary of recent news and announcements from Milton Park-based companies: Grey Wolf Therapeutics closes £39m Series B financing Grey Wolf Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotech company based at Milton Park, has secured...

Have you seen our digital screens? If you work in a multi-occupied building, have visited the Innovation Centre for a meeting or had lunch in the Bee House, you may have seen...

This month, the Milton Park team caught up with Evotec, to find out how the company shaping drug discovery on a global scale started life as a university spinout in wartime buildings....

In this month’s Park People, the Milton Park team interviews Oxfordshire Apprenticeship Awards Rising Star winner, George Soanes, LTi Metaltech’s enthusiastic Apprentice Laboratory Technician. Discover what sets George apart and fuels his...

Past and present members of Milton Park’s innovation community gathered for a demolition ceremony to celebrate the science and technology that has spun-out of its wartime buildings. Although no longer habitable, the...

We explore Milton Park’s unicorns companies which started life in wartime buildings  Whether as a critical RAF depot during the world wars, a booming 1970s trading estate, to science and technology Park,...

Since moving here 20 years ago, the team at ASA Landscape Architects has played a vital role in designing and maintaining Milton Park’s outdoor spaces. Through the spaces they create, the team...

For this month’s edition of Park People, Abdirahman Hassan, Milton Park’s resident pharmacist, shares how his team’s new services are transforming community healthcare, easing the load on the NHS and helping him...

A summary of recent news and announcements from Milton Park based companies: Breakthroughs in cancer treatment at Summit Therapeutics Summit Therapeutics has shown significant operational progress with ivonescimab, a novel bispecific antibody. The...

The Apollo Pharmacy currently in Park Centre will be moving to 11 Park House shortly As part of the enabling works for Signal Yard (the name for the Park Centre refurbishment), the...

University spin-out moves HQ to commercialise disruptive technology Verdel Instruments, a start-up specialising in mass spectrometry, has relocated its headquarters from Surrey to Milton Park. Having spun-out from Warwick University in 2019,...

Year 12 students took part in a week-long STEM work experience programme at Milton Park. During the STEM-based work experience, students visited Milton Park occupiers Tokamak Energy, Adaptimmune, Vertex and Crowcon, looking...

Drone footage at Milton Park shows construction is well underway on Nebula, a £40m research and development (R&D) scheme. Following a ground-breaking ceremony with Science Minister Andrew Griffith MP earlier in the...

In this month’s Park People, the team speaks to Electrogenos’s CEO and Co-Founder, Augusto Bartolome. Read on to find out what inspired his passion for green tech and learn more about the...

From the moment Walter Whittard opened its doors in 1886, Whittard of Chelsea has been brewing up innovative elixirs including premium tea, coffee and hot chocolate. Now a global company headquartered at...

Biotech company NeoVac has relocated to a new fitted lab and office space at Milton Park. The move into the CL2 laboratories at 127 Olympic Avenue, will allow NeoVac to scale and...

With an improvement in the weather, more people are taking breaks from their desks and labs to walk around Milton Park. If you are taking the opportunity to wander around the Park,...

In this month’s Park People, Horsebox Coffee’s Paul Dunning spills the beans on his inspiring journey to realising his dream job as Milton Park’s friendly barista.   Hi Paul! Can you tell us...

This month, the Milton Park team caught up with Nium, to find out how the green nano-tech start-up aims to tackle the climate emergency, one minion at a time.   The vision   Nium’s...

People were asked to pick their top three favourite names from a list of names beginning with ‘M’. The top 13 names chosen from the long list (supplied by the Milton Park...

Leading not-for-profit education technology company joins Milton Park Milton Park has welcomed Jisc, the UK’s leading digital, data and technology agency focused on higher education, research and innovation, to their recently refurbished...

Didcot Powerhouse Fund announces 21 grants totalling £108,000 to local charities and community groups, with ten new charities. This brings the tally of grant giving since Powerhouse launched just over two years...

From milestones in patient care, promising financial outlooks and treatment data, growth and discoveries continue to progress at Milton Park.   Isansys and XRP Healthcare partnership to improve healthcare in Africa  Park-based Isansys,...

Can new tech like automation support a shift to more sustainable mobility and make bus travel more attractive? During 2023 Milton Park was host to the UK’s first fully electric autonomous (AV)...

Recent updates showcase lots of potential within the scientific community at Milton Park. From groundbreaking therapies to financial growth, occupiers have a spring in their step at the Park. Immunocore expands reach...

The Milton Wonder sapling was planted by the Lord Lieutenant of Oxfordshire, Mrs Marjorie Glasgow BEM, the Chairman of Oxfordshire County Council, Felix Bloomfield and Philip Campbell from Milton Park. Attendees included Vice Lord-Lieutenant Brian Buchan, and business leaders from some of Milton Park’s largest occupiers.

The Milton Wonder sapling was planted by the Lord Lieutenant of Oxfordshire, Mrs Marjorie Glasgow BEM, the Chairman of Oxfordshire County Council, Felix Bloomfield and Philip Campbell from Milton Park. Attendees included Vice Lord-Lieutenant Brian Buchan, and business leaders from some of Milton Park’s largest occupiers.

In this month’s Park People, the Milton Park team learns how missing out on veterinary school, two rounds of malaria and a life dodging crocodiles enabled Oxitec’s Elin Cunningham to come back...

The Didcot Powerhouse Fund, which launched in 2021 to fuel better futures in Didcot and the surrounding areas, has released an Impact Report detailing the outcomes of donations. As a founding member...

How musicals, high fashion and kettles could unlock green hydrogen  Although a critical player in our transition towards a greener future, the production of hydrogen has a darker side. An estimated 98%...

How ASA has created a brownfield garden, utilising a pioneering approach to landscape design

Growing start-up takes 7,500 sq ft of space to decarbonise ammonia production  Following £2.3m of seed funding in 2023, Nium (pronounced Nee-Yum) has taken up 7,500 sq ft of research and development...

The Milton Wonder sapling was planted by the Lord Lieutenant of Oxfordshire, Mrs Marjorie Glasgow BEM, the Chairman of Oxfordshire County Council, Felix Bloomfield and Philip Campbell from Milton Park. Attendees included Vice Lord-Lieutenant Brian Buchan, and business leaders from some of Milton Park’s largest occupiers.

From promising advancements in the development of fusion energy, to oncology and environmentally friendly pesticides, Milton Park’s occupiers have been busy with breakthroughs in recent months. The team looks at some of...

Milton Park’s most frequent KINTO app users get entered into prize draw to win £50 food vouchers every month! There has been a growing trend for commuters to car share, especially since...

Recent funding announcements from Eden Research, Isansys Lifecare and Immunocore show how occupiers based at Milton Park are benefitting from an injection of investment and sustained growth. Eden Research Eden Research forecasts...

For this month’s Park People, the team speaks to Postmaster, Zaeem Bajwa, to explore the secrets behind the enduring success of the Milton Post Office, revealing his unwavering commitment to optimising operations....

Select your top three favourite names beginning with ‘M’, to help us name the new Milton Park branded buses. Following the renewed partnership with Thames Travel, which has increased the frequency of...

An exciting new pilot scheme for young people is already attracting the attention of participants and local employers. The Didcot Powerhouse Fund, of which Milton Park is a founding member and keen...

Minister for Science, Research and Innovation, Andrew Griffith MP took part in a groundbreaking ceremony for Nebula, the Park’s new £40m research and development (R&D) scheme. The 80,000 sq ft development will...

Recent advancements driven by Adaptimmune, Exscientia and Emergex Vaccines highlight developments in both cancer treatments and vaccinations, offering a glimpse into the progressive direction of ongoing clinical research taking place at Milton...

Space to grow (and so much more) For almost four decades, Milton Park has been providing a home for science, business and technology. From innovative start-ups and university spin-outs, to unicorn and...

Embarking on a new year filled with resolutions and fresh beginnings, the Milton Park team caught up with Park Club wellness coaches Jay and Cody, the faces behind the Park’s on-site gym...

New bus contract set to boost sustainable commutes  Commuters to Milton Park are set to benefit from improved bus services throughout 2024, following a renewed partnership.  Thames Travel has announced the new...

Supporting the UK’s most innovative life sciences companies, corporate partners and investors, the Milton Park team caught up with Park-based OBN to learn how it creates opportunities to help startups thrive, network and grow....

In this month’s Park People, the team interviews Immunocore’s CEO, Bahija Jallal, who explains what drives her passion for biopharmaceuticals, gives an insight into the company’s latest treatments and why Milton Park...

The Didcot Powerhouse Fund, of which the Park is a founding member and keen supporter, is opening for grant applications from 1st December 2023 and the theme for 2024 grant-giving is: ‘Creating...

Results of Milton Park’s 2023 travel survey For the first time more than 50% of those travelling to Milton Park in 2023 are now using sustainable modes such as bus, bike, and...

Earlier this month, politicians and industry leaders from across the globe gathered at Bletchley Park to sign a declaration on the future of artificial intelligence (AI). The Bletchley Declaration agreed an initial...

Milton Park occupier Emergex Vaccines has signed a contract with the UK Department of Health and Social Care for £1.79m to advance a CD8 T cell-based vaccine candidate against Chikungunya virus (CHIKV). CHIKV is...

Milton Park occupier Vertex has announced the world’s first regulatory authorisation of a CRISPR-based gene-editing therapy. Vertex Pharmaceuticals and CRISPR Therapeutics announced that the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has...

The Milton Wonder sapling was planted by the Lord Lieutenant of Oxfordshire, Mrs Marjorie Glasgow BEM, the Chairman of Oxfordshire County Council, Felix Bloomfield and Philip Campbell from Milton Park. Attendees included Vice Lord-Lieutenant Brian Buchan, and business leaders from some of Milton Park’s largest occupiers.

More than six months into the Explore Milton Park school engagement programme, the team reflects upon the positive impact achieved, looks ahead to the events planned for November and says thank you...

Celebrating its 40th year in business, the Milton Park team speaks to architectural practice Oberlanders to learn more about its recent success. Creating an impact Oberlanders’ mission is to create sustainable and people-focused...

For this month’s Park People, the team speaks to one of the Park’s most active community members, Lexica’s Adam Johnson-Zammit, where he reveals his favourite events and how he likes to keep...

Sustainability is at the heart of everything Milton Park does. The team works hard to make a positive contribution to the environment and address the current climate emergency. Below are five initiatives...

The Didcot Powerhouse Fund, of which the Park is a founding member and keen supporter, is entering its third year of grant-giving to the local community and from December 2023 will be...

Tokamak Energy has revealed its record-breaking fusion machine has broken new ground following a series of upgrades. A Milton Park occupier since 2013, the company hopes to become the first in the...

The Milton Park team loves coffee. UK Coffee Week (16-22 October) is the perfect opportunity to explore the health benefits and sustainable way that coffee is made locally. Mixing science with coffee...

Oxitec Ltd – the leading developer of innovative biological solutions to control insect pests, with global headquarters at Milton Park – has launched its plans to initiate development of a biological Friendly™ solution...

MEPC has appointed construction firm Barnwood Limited to build its £40 million, 80,000 sq ft Nebula scheme at Milton Park. Nebula will consist of seven new research and development units to be built on...

Pathios Therapeutics, a biotech company based at Milton Park and focused on the development of first-in-class therapies for cancer, has been awarded a £567K grant from Innovate UK, the UK government’s innovation...

Isansys Lifecare, the global digital health company headquartered at Milton Park, has had its remote patient monitoring technology praised for its remarkable time-saving potential in a new clinical study. The study, conducted...

Evotec SE celebrates the grand opening of a new state-of-the-art facility at 95 Park Drive, part of its Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin Campus at Milton Park Evotec has had a presence on the Park...

Wonderful news from the Park The new name for the Park’s email newsletter reflects: Each month, the ‘Milton Wonder’ newsletter will include articles on Milton Park news and events, Park People and...

It’s back to work and school for many of us in September, which is why we’re focusing on Milton Park’s very own early years education centre, Bright Horizons Nursery. Perfectly encapsulating a...

Milton Park companies rose to the challenge of this year’s Car Free Day, with over 150 people doing their bit to reduce carbon emissions and travel using sustainable modes of transport. A...

As summer draws to a close and the leaves start to turn, it can sometimes feel like the colour is disappearing from the plant life around us. Fear not! At Milton Park,...

Exscientia – a world-leading pharmatech company in AI drug discovery with laboratory and robotics work based at Milton Park – has announced a new collaboration with multi-national life science company Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. The multi-year...

The prestigious Innovate UK award provides funding to support ThirtyFiveBio’s preclinical activities designed to enable advancement into clinical development of first-in-class GPR35 inhibitors for treatment of gastrointestinal disease and cancers. ThirtyFiveBio – a...

Leading commercial fusion energy company Tokamak Energy has announced its superconducting fusion magnet system has passed significant milestone cryogenic tests, replicating forces of a fusion energy power plant. Headquartered at Milton Park, this means Tokamak’s...

We talked to Sean Smith, the CEO of sustainable agritech firm Eden Research, to find out how the team is leveraging nature’s own chemistry to help farmers produce better crop yields. Background...

This year, for Know Your Numbers! Week – the UK’s largest blood pressure testing and awareness campaign – Blood Pressure UK is encouraging the nation to take up home monitoring. Why is monitoring your blood pressure...

The UK’s first fully electric, full-size single decker autonomous bus service is now operating between Didcot Parkway train station and Milton Park. Launching ahead of World EV Day, the free service marks...

Check out the array of culinary delights on offer from the regular street food vendors at Milton Feast – one of the Park’s most popular amenities. Milton Feast can be found outside opposite 55...

A host of exciting developments are in the pipeline for Milton Park. We talk to the Park’s Development Manager, Kathryn Andrew, for a preview of what’s in store…  Hi Kathryn! Can you...

Milton Park is home to more than 9,000 workers, but did you know, more than 70,000 honeybees also call the Park home? As part of our #MiltonParkSecrets campaign, we’re taking a bee’s...

It’s inspiring to see the positive connections cultivated by The Didcot Powerhouse Fund – of which the Park is a founding member and keen supporter – with sustainable travel partner Thames Travel stepping in to help...

Agritech startup takes 5,000 sq ft of additional lab and R&D space to facilitate growth plans Wild Bioscience – specialists in developing high-yielding, climate-resilient crop varieties – has expanded at Milton Park by a further...

Oxfordshire’s largest flexible workspace – the Bee House – has opened its doors to its new Honeycomb co-working area, offering the perfect solution for those missing the buzz of an office. MP David Johnston...

We spoke to innovative biotech company, aVaxziPen, about its mission to transform the vaccine market through its thermostable formulation and needle-free technology. Company background Since 2017, aVaxziPenTM, formally Ensei Pharma, has been developing...

Awards season has arrived and it’s proving to bee a busy time for Milton Park’s Bee House. In the space of two months, it has received multiple award nominations – one of which...

The Milton Park team is working hard behind the scenes on our exciting new plans for Signal Yard. As part of that, you may have noticed initial enabling works in and around Park...

Food app trial – £50 to spend at The Hive Café! As part of the amenity upgrade project, we are exploring a potential system where Milton Park companies can subsidise their employees...

With a hattrick of Milton Park occupiers revealing significant clinical trial results this month, we summarise their findings and how they’re seeking to tackle unmet patient needs across specific global health challenges....

We’re delighted to see four Milton Park occupiers included as finalists for the Thames Valley Tech Awards, 2023. Celebrating the cream of the crop when it comes to the region’s tech industry, the...

Sustainable engineering company Hive Group has expanded across the Golden Triangle by moving to Milton Park. Hive Group – which has a strong presence across Cambridge and London – specialises in supporting education, commercial...

Following the acquisition of Milton Park-based 30 Technology’s antimicrobial platform, we spoke to Saj from Convatec to learn more about the company’s plans and the transition of becoming part of a worldwide...

The Bee House

The UK’s first ever fully electric, autonomous bus route will now connect Milton Park with Didcot Parkway train station via a 2.3-mile route on public roads. Following a successful trial earlier this year –...

Following our Park wide consultations, work with our consultant team and a naming workshop… Signal Yard is the proposed new name for Park Centre – a place to relax, socialise, eat and drink. The...

As the friendly face of the Bee House, the ‘beekeepers’ overseeing the smooth running of the space are the property management team at Ashdown Phillips & Partners. We caught up with the...

Volunteers at Milton Park were joined by students from St Birinus Boys’ School last week as part of its ‘Explore Milton Park’ school engagement programme. The all-day ‘trek’ event involved a skills workshop at Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ dedicated Learning...

Hattrick of awards as three Milton Park occupiers recognised as great places to work We’re delighted to see three of our occupiers – Hampers.com, Evotec and Isansys – recognised by the Business and Innovation Magazines’ Great Places to...

Volunteers from Milton Park companies took part in another set of successful #ExploreMiltonPark experiences with local students last week, following the launch of the interactive maths panel in March. Over 300 students...

We’re once again participating in No Mow May this year – a campaign led by wild plant conservation charity, Plantlife. According to Plantlife, we’ve lost nearly 97% of flower rich meadows since the 1970s and...

Bike to work benefits at Milton Park Whether you’re new to cycling or a seasoned active commuter, read on to find out how we can help you get into the saddle for...

We’re working hard behind the scenes on plans for our new amenity design at Park Centre – finalising the buildings, landscaping, branding and new name, which we’re excited to reveal shortly… In...

This month, we spoke to the managers at Park Club, to learn more about the #ParkPerks on offer for Milton Park occupiers – from memberships, facilities and exercise classes. Based at Milton Park, Park Club is...

Milton Park-based 30 Technology, the world leader in clinical nitric oxide generation technology for health care, has announced that it’s completed the sale of its antimicrobial nitric oxide platform in certain applications to Convatec...

This month, we chatted to Katy Woollard, Product Specialist at luxury hot drink retailer Whittard of Chelsea, to learn more about the company and its plans for the Milton Park coronation street party....

Following numerous exciting announcements from some of our biotechnology occupiers, we give you a sneak peek into just some of the industry-leading innovation that’s occurred at Milton Park over the last month…...

A subsidiary of Kistler – the Swiss measurement company which employs over 2,000 people across 60 global locations – has taken 1,379 sq ft of R&D space at Milton Park. Kistler’s systems measure for...

Tokamak Energy, headquartered at Milton Park, has released the first images of its commercial fusion power plant, which will generate enough electricity to power 50,000 homes in the 2030s. Fusion power stations...

Explore Milton Park programme launches with interactive Maths experience for local students Business volunteers from Milton Park enjoyed a successful first #ExploreMiltonPark experience with young people at Didcot Girls’ School in March....

Discover Milton Park Here at Milton Park we would like to put a spring in your step, whether that be at lunchtime or any other time of day, enabling you to discover...

Congratulations to the 18 organisations that will receive a total of £80k worth of grants from The Didcot Powerhouse Fund, ranging from £400 to £10,000, during its second year of grant-giving. These will...

New England Biolabs® (NEB®) – a global leader in the discovery and production of enzymes for molecular biology applications – has announced it is establishing its first overseas product development and manufacturing...

Following our amenity consultation event which showcased initial plans for reinvigorating Park Centre, we’re pleased to reveal some of the early stage ideas and ambitions for the new outdoor and landscaped areas. Meet the...

Living Optics – a University of Oxford spinout developing hyperspectral cameras which capture information undetectable to the human eye – has established its new headquarters at Milton Park. The company hopes its new...

With lots of events in the pipeline this year, we chatted to Charlie Hayes, Events Coordinator at Milton Park, who brings the community together through our range of engaging, interactive and informative...

Members from the Milton Park Local Development Order team with 3D model of the Park. From left to right: James Iles, Anna Fletcher, Cllr Debby Hallett, Cllr Eric de la Harpe, Philip Campbell and Kathryn Andrew.

We’re all slightly addicted to coffee in the Milton Park office. Keen to gain some recommendations on the best signature coffee blends served at the Park, we spoke to one of our...

It was a privilege to attend the first inaugural meeting of MP David Johnston’s Wantage & Didcot Science & Technology Forum with special guest MP George Freeman, Minister of State for Science,...

New research commissioned by Milton Park reveals that £2.14b of equity investment was generated across 272 companies located at the science, technology and business community over the past decade. The findings uncovered...

Exscientia plc, a world-leading pharmatech company in AI drug discovery with laboratory and robotics work based at Milton Park, has announced a new collaboration with Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, one of the largest university...

Taylor & Francis, the Milton Park-based international academic publisher, partners with researchers, scholarly societies, universities and libraries worldwide to bring knowledge to life. It’s a world leader in scholarly journals, books, eBooks...

The UK’s first ever fully electric autonomous bus service launched at 10am on Thursday 2 March at Milton Park, giving people the chance to experience the future of green travel for free....

This month, we spoke with pioneering pharmatech company Exscientia to learn more about how it’s re-imagining the drug discovery process using the latest AI technology and the construction of its exciting new...

A new five-year school engagement programme has launched in Oxfordshire, which will see employers located at Milton Park develop local young people’s employability skills and engage students with careers in science, technology,...

Milton Park-based Tokamak Energy has announced the appointment of Warrick Matthews as its new Managing Director and Chief Commercial Officer. Warrick joins the company from Rolls-Royce where he enjoyed a 24-year career holding several leadership positions,...

With the cost of living crisis and fuel prices still at a high, we’re keen to see people working at Milton Park get involved in our car share scheme with the KINTO Join app,...

National Apprenticeship Week is an opportunity for companies to come together to recognise the achievements and contributions of apprentices across the country. This year’s theme – ‘Skills for Life’ – reflects on how...

In honour of National Apprenticeship Week, we spoke to Bryn Lees, an apprentice at Nurture Landscapes, to learn more about his new role and why apprenticeships are the right fit for him. Hi...

Tokamak Energy has built a world-first set of new generation high temperature superconducting (HTS) magnets to be assembled and tested in fusion power plant-relevant scenarios. Creating clean, sustainable fusion energy requires strong magnetic...

World Cancer Day is 4 February and with this year’s theme of ‘close the care gap’ in mind, we’re shining a light on just a few of the companies at Milton Park that specialise in...

Tokamak Energy Inc has been awarded funding by the US Department of Energy (DOE) to test speciality steel materials in extreme fusion conditions at the leading Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). The...

We recently caught up with Marta Hilton, Marketing Manager at regional bus and coach operators, Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel to hear more about the hidden benefits of taking the bus across Oxfordshire....

The UK’s first ever fully electric, autonomous bus service will be launching to the public at Milton Park. This is following the project’s successful demonstration day on Monday 23 January that took...

This month, we caught up with Colin Cox and Andrea Smith from Milton Park’s security team – learning more about how their efforts help to keep the Park safe all year round....

Through our partnership with Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel, we’ve sought to make the bus services to and from Milton Park as easy-to-use as possible, from subsidising fares to increasing bus operation...

Last year we found that the range of perks, services and facilities at Milton Park had gone under the radar with many people who work here, as well as those who live...

This month, we caught up with John Chaddock, VP Head of REED Operations and Milton Park Site Head at biopharmaceutical company Ipsen, whose efforts helped the company’s premises on the Park to...

We now have 39 electric vehicle charging points (EVCPs) publicly available across the Park, including a rapid charger just outside our flexible workspace, the Bee House. This is in addition to the charging...

Watch: Christmas Events 2022 We’ve had a busy few weeks of events at Milton Park. Here, we reflect on our Christmas events which have got occupiers in the festive spirit, from our...

In this video, we have collated 22 achievements in 2022 – what an incredible year!

Watch: Christmas Events 2022 We’ve had a busy few weeks of events at Milton Park. Here, we reflect on our Christmas events which have got occupiers in the festive spirit, from our...

We’re absolutely delighted to announce that the team working on our green spaces won the equivalent to a landscaping ‘Oscar’ in this year’s British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) Awards, taking home the sought-after...

At Milton Park-based Tokamak Energy, almost a quarter of its employees have already signed-up to bring the power of the sun and stars to the classroom through the company’s new STEM outreach programme,...

We’d like to say a massive thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Milton Park Travel Survey, providing us with invaluable data which we can use to inform future travel-related...

This month, we caught up with Cullen Whyte, Facilities and Engineering Manager at leading drug discovery and development company Evotec, one of Milton Park’s largest occupiers. Hi Cullen! Can you tell us...

Member of Parliament for Wantage and Didcot Discusses the Impact of Research and the Role of UK Publishers with Leading Knowledge Services Provider David Johnston OBE, Member of Parliament for Wantage and...

This month, we caught up with Nicole Gibbons, Head of Customer Care at Milton Park-based Hampers.com – learning more about her role in supporting the company’s mission to ‘bring joy and wholehearted togetherness...

As we draw closer to the first anniversary of the launch of The Didcot Powerhouse Fund, we reflect on the key achievements accomplished to date and report back with some of the 2022...

At Milton Park, we’re avid users of the what3words mapping system, which gives every three-metre square of the world a completely unique combination of three different words. By mapping out and dividing every square...

The recent visit from Gully, the ultimate Indian street food van raised £890.31 for The Didcot Powerhouse Fund. To celebrate National Curry Week, we teamed with the UK’s first interactive Indian Street Food Truck to offer...

The British Liver Trust hosted a successful Love Your Liver roadshow event at Milton Park, providing free testing, information and advice from health professionals regarding liver health. The mobile screening and scanning unit, currently travelling the...

This month, we caught up with Vicki and Bronwynn, Personal Trainers and Online Coaches from Milton Park’s Park Club Gym – learning more about how they support people through exercise and the...

Software company NorthRow was named the third most innovative Software as a Service (SaaS) provider in the annual TechRound SaaS66 awards. Celebrating the innovation and success of software companies across the UK,...

Supporting students in STEM careers – Evotec hosts their first Young Scientist Day Evotec was pleased to host a number of Year 10 students from Didcot Girls’ School at their newly finished building at 95...

This month, we caught up with Veronica Reynolds, Sustainability & Community Manager at Milton Park – learning more about her role, sustainable transport at the Park and the exciting events she’s helping...

Last Wednesday, the Milton Park team joined forces with some of our occupiers to plant wildflower plugs in the bank facing the railway behind the Innovation Centre. The Nurture Landscape team who organised the...

At Milton Park, we’re always keen to learn what we’re doing well or where we could improve to make sure we provide the best possible place for you to work, relax and...

We recently caught up with Pathios Therapeutics to learn more about their pioneering approach to treating cancer and experience presenting at the American Association of Cancer Research earlier this year. Background Pathios...

Plans have been approved for a new state-of-the-art R&D scheme at Milton Park. The scheme, to be named Nebula, has been specifically designed with space, technology, life science and engineering companies in...

This month, we caught up with Mandy Nicolle, Head of Research for Biology at Biocleave – learning more about their work producing specialised proteins and Mandy’s love for Milton Park’s green spaces....

Before the bank holiday, we celebrated the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with a street party on our very own Jubilee Avenue and took part in the Queen’s Green Canopy initiative. Around 300-400 people attended...

* Milton Feast news * We are pleased to announce that starting from w/c 6 June, the Milton Feast, our lunchtime street-food market at Milton Park will be operating two days a...

This month, we caught up with Mattia Poletto, R&D Programme Lead at Oxitec – learning more about their work aiming to eradicate the vectors of diseases such as malaria and dengue as...

For the latest in our regular spotlight series, we recently caught up with the team at biotechnology company, Immunocore, following their landmark achievements gaining FDA and European Commission approval for their T-cell...

On Monday 23 May site preparations will commence for a redevelopment project at 170 Brook Drive involving the demolition of the existing building in order to accommodate an exciting new development. We...

The theme for this year’s Earth Day (Friday 22 April) is #InvestInOurPlanet. At Milton Park we’ve been focusing our efforts to ensure we’re investing in a sustainable future and operating in an environmentally friendly way. ...

Ahead of Earth Day on Friday 22 April, Milton Park is buzzing about the Bee House, which has sustainability at its heart. The team at Milton Park has left no stone unturned to make...

We’re all about connectivity at Milton Park, bringing people together as part of our community. This theme provided the inspiration for our latest billboard – ‘Connecting people, places and innovation’ – which can...

The Covid-19 Mobile Testing Unit (MTU) at Milton Park has now closed following the UK Government’s latest guidance advice on testing. The tremendous MTU staff helped to carry out 22,832 tests at...

The impact stress can have on our everyday lives can often be really tough on ourselves and those close to us. There are many ways in which we’re able to combat and...

We’re delighted that our very own Veronica Reynolds, Sustainability and Community Manager at Milton Park, had the opportunity to speak at the United Kingdom Science Park Association (UKSPA) Member Conference at the Oxford Science...

This year’s International Women’s Day (IWD) asked us to consider not just how we maintain diversity, be equitable and inclusive, but also how we can ‘break the bias’ that exists in many...

Our bicycles have been upgraded for 2022 and with their bright orange frames, you’ll be hard-pressed to miss them. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or are simply keen to pedal around Milton...

National Apprenticeship Week is with us once again, giving an opportunity to shine a light on the amazing work undertaken by apprentices and employers across the UK. Apprenticeships are becoming an ever-more...

A new Fund with Didcot at its heart, The Didcot Powerhouse Fund will formally launch on 26 January 2022 by inviting community focused organisations inside the Didcot Garden Town Area of Influence to apply for grants....

This month, we spoke to Hannah Willett, Plasma Diagnostician at Tokamak Energy – learning more about how she’s always dreamed about working in fusion energy and how her childhood ambitions are coming...

We recently caught up with Emergex Vaccines, eager to learn more about the company’s work developing a special kind of vaccine which could reduce regular booster jabs in the fight against Covid-19....

Each month, we hear from someone who works on Milton Park to learn more about the company they work for, their role and the ins and outs of their daily life. This...

We enjoyed a brilliant night at the OBN Awards, celebrating the achievements of those in the life sciences industry. We were delighted to attend the Awards, sponsoring the Best Established Medtech Company Award,...

Our wreath-making workshops across the 7 and 8 December were an enormous success with over 135 people coming along and crafting their very own festive wreath. The free-to-attend workshops for those working...

Vertex inspiring future scientists in learning lab at Milton Park Biotech firm Vertex has launched several new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths) education programmes and a dedicated space called the ‘Learning Lab’...

Getting involved in the global conversation: Tokamak Energy, Milton Park and COP26 Over the past couple of weeks it’s been hard to miss the twists and turns witnessed at the COP26 summit...

Shining a light on businesses at Milton Park Investment and collaboration takes occupiers to new heights Our friends working in life sciences at Milton Park will know only too well the level...

Introducing the Didcot Powerhouse Fund – Fuelling Better Futures As many people living and working in the area will know, Didcot has become an important cog of the broader Oxfordshire Innovation Engine,...

Each month, we hear from someone who works on Milton Park to get an insight into the company they work for, their role and the ins and outs of their daily life....

For many of you, this summer may be the first time you’ve thought about cycling to work, as we know from our Park data sources that cycling has never been so popular....

We were delighted to have Milton Park star in what3words’ latest ad, where the outside of 2 Park Drive was transformed into a hospital to showcase the innovative geocoding and navigation system. What3words and...

Ashdown Philips have organised an afternoon of fun outside the Innovation Centre. One Great Day will take place on 17 September between 11am and 3pm in aid of Great Ormond St Hospital. There will...

We’re so excited to announce that we’ve won a BALI National Landscape Category Award for our Nurture Landscapes project. The project won in the Grounds Maintenance – Limited Public Access category; one of the...

Table tennis and skittles at Milton Park We recently introduced two outdoor table tennis tables and a skittle alley at the back of the Innovation Centre on Park Drive, at ///output.dominate.honeybees Skittles, bats,...

You may of seen our new billboard and posters around Milton Park. As many of our companies prepare for more people to return to the office, it’s about reconnecting with colleagues, recharging your business and yourself...

We recently installed six floating islands into the lagoons. They are anchored by rope into the bottom of the lagoon but can float around on the surface of the lagoon. The islands...

To raise awareness of the importance of bees the United Nations has designated 20 May as World Bee Day. The goal is to strengthen measures aimed at protecting bees and other pollinators. Nearly...

Vale of White Horse District Council and MEPC Milton Park have agreed to review the Local Development Order (LDO) to help bring more sustainable investment to the park. The review will look at...

Thames Travel has launched its newly branded Milton Park buses as part of our partnership. It follows the introduction of substantial improvements to bus connectivity launched by Thames Travel and Milton Park in...

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Back to results You may have noticed our what3words sign by the main roundabout featuring the words ///scores.honey.ambitions. This refers to a three-metre square outside the entrance to our Innovation Centre. The...

Waste capture devices have been installed in two of Milton Park’s lagoons to help stop plastic waste from making its way into the main waterways. The grids trap the plastic waste which...

Develop your public speaking skills in a supportive environment Three years ago, Immunocore, based at 92 Park Drive, founded a Toastmasters club, a global non-profit educational organisation which teaches public speaking and leadership skills through...

Evotec, a leading drug discovery alliance and development partnership company, has taken additional office and laboratory space at Milton Park, one of the leading science and technology communities in Europe, at 95...

Acorn Maintenance, the Berkshire-based building maintenance company, has commenced a new mechanical and electrical (M&E) contract at Milton Park to provide all planned and reactive maintenance works across the 302-acre site. Acorn...

You may have noticed Milton Park’s new pedestrian crossings on Park Drive, helping people to safely cross when walking and running around the Park and enhancing the streetscape. Recently, the Belisha beacons have been...

Congratulations to the winners of our Milton Park honey giveaway competition, who received a pot just in time for Christmas. 

Have you noticed our new campaign which has been springing-up around the Park to coincide with our refreshed brand identity? Some of you may already know about what3words, others may be new to...

Something new we’ve introduced to our website is community offers where companies based on and off the Park can give discounts and benefits to people who work here. To launch our new...

There’s no question that 2020 has been the year that no one could have predicted. As we head towards Christmas and New Year, despite lockdown, we thought it might be good to...

With the Milton Park’s annual wreath-making workshops sadly cancelled for this year, Dave Taylor from Nurture Landscapes has kindly produced an online tutorial video for you to follow at home. We would love to...

Milton Park in Oxfordshire, one of Europe’s largest science and technology communities, has refreshed its brand values and identity to reflect the way in which the world has changed in 2020 and...

Have you spotted our new 20mph speed limit signs and also our rainbow and ‘levitating’ pedestrian crossings on Park Drive? The new crossings and line markings are designed to ensure people slow down...

Bright Horizons, Milton Park’s day nursery and preschool at 106 Park Drive, has a new HeartSine samaritan® defibrillator thanks to their busy fundraising efforts and generous donations, including one from a company on the Park,...

Evotec, a leading drug discovery alliance and development partnership company, has taken additional office and laboratory space at Milton Park, one of the leading science and technology communities in Europe, to bring...

Are you thinking of taking the plunge and commuting to work by bike? If so, you’re not alone as at Milton Park during lockdown, on some days we have seen the number...

Are you considering different options to get to and from work at Milton Park? To help with social distancing, what if there was something that could tell you how crowding may affect...

Ten new science and technology companies have joined MEPC‘s Milton Park, one of the leading business communities in Europe, with five new leases agreed during lockdown and five agreed previously, totalling 45,448 sq...

There are many companies up and down the country playing a vital role in the COVID-19 response. Here we pay tribute to those amazing companies and their teams that are based at...

Milton Park is proudly home to some of the most innovative science businesses in the world. As one of Oxfordshire’s biggest science parks, we are proud of the area’s continued evolution and...