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Inify chooses Milton Park for AI-powered cancer diagnostics

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,...

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    2 October 2025

    Inify chooses Milton Park for AI-powered cancer diagnostics

    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,...

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    Occupier NewsOccupier News
    29 September 2025

    Innovation Community News – September 2025 

    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...

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    25 September 2025

    Car Free Day 2025

    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...

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    CommunityCommunity
    25 September 2025

    Greener Workplace Forum update

    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....

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    AmenitiesAmenities
    18 September 2025

    NHS dentist to bring smiles to Signal Yard

    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...

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    BusinessBusiness
    16 September 2025

    Milton Park’s Nebula and Development Manager shines bright

    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...

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    BusinessBusiness
    12 September 2025

    Park People: Duncan Coates, Carbon Colour 

    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...

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    BusinessBusiness
    27 August 2025

    Company Spotlight: Tokamak Energy

    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...

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    BusinessBusiness
    22 August 2025

    Company Spotlight: Momentum Bioscience

    A silent and indiscriminate killer, sepsis claims over 48,000 lives in the UK each year. It occurs when the body’s response to an infection spirals out of control, making it difficult to...

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    BusinessBusiness
    21 August 2025

    Park People: Marcus Cain, CBRE

    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...

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    Occupier NewsOccupier News
    21 August 2025

    Innovation Community News – August 2025 

    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...

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    CommunityCommunity
    8 August 2025

    Urban Garden Awards 2025

    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...

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    BusinessBusiness
    30 July 2025

    Park Perspective: Unravelling quantum with TreQ

    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...

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    BusinessBusiness
    30 July 2025

    Park People: Hester Gaylard, Wellness with Hester

    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...

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    BusinessBusiness
    29 July 2025

    Company Spotlight: Physiomics

    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...

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    BusinessBusiness
    28 July 2025

    Duke of Gloucester visits Milton Park

    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,...

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    Local CommunityLocal Community
    24 July 2025

    Didcot Powerhouse shows the future of community investment

    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...

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    Occupier NewsOccupier News
    22 July 2025

    Innovation community news – July 

    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...

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    BusinessBusiness
    21 July 2025

    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...

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    BusinessBusiness
    18 July 2025

    OKA relocates headquarters to Milton Park 

    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,...

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    BusinessBusiness
    27 June 2025

    Where life and work connect

    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...

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    BusinessBusiness
    27 June 2025

    Quantum cool to fusion fuel  

    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...

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    BlogBlog
    27 June 2025

    Wild orchids at the Park 

    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...

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    Occupier NewsOccupier News
    27 June 2025

    Innovation community news – June

    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...

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    AmenitiesAmenities
    26 June 2025

    Eateries and amenities coming to Signal Yard

    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...

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    CommunityCommunity
    26 June 2025

    Exploring Milton Park just got easier

    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...

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    BusinessBusiness
    25 June 2025

    Park People: Simon Davie 

    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...

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    AmenitiesAmenities
    29 May 2025

    Progress continues at Signal Yard

    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...

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    BusinessBusiness
    28 May 2025

    A string of award shortlists

    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,...

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    SustainabilitySustainability
    23 May 2025

    Exciting rewards for greener travel

    Looking for motivation to make greener and healthier travel choices?  Oxfordshire County Council has partnered with BetterPoints to use their app to run a free rewards challenge for anyone who lives, works...

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    Occupier NewsOccupier News
    22 May 2025

    Innovation community news – May

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

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    BusinessBusiness
    22 May 2025

    Park People: David Price, Vertex Pharmaceuticals

    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...

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    BlogBlog
    16 May 2025

    Championing sustainability with Chris Hines MBE 

    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...

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    BusinessBusiness
    28 April 2025

    Nearly full: Bee House is the place to ‘bee’

    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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    Occupier NewsOccupier News
    25 April 2025

    Innovation community news – April

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    BusinessBusiness
    25 April 2025

    Company Spotlight: TreQ

    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...

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    BlogBlog
    25 April 2025

    Marking VE Day’s 80th anniversary 

    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...

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    AmenitiesAmenities
    25 April 2025

    Signal Yard picking up speed

    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...

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    SustainabilitySustainability
    22 April 2025

    Sustainable initiatives to put a spring in your step

    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...

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    CommunityCommunity
    16 April 2025

    Introducing Milton Spark*

    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...

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    BlogBlog
    15 April 2025

    Introducing Campbell’s Column 

    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...

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    BusinessBusiness
    9 April 2025

    Park People: Simon Canter, Evotec 

    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...

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    BlogBlog
    3 April 2025

    The future of workspace

    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...

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    Local CommunityLocal Community
    1 April 2025

    Didcot Powerhouse shares community ambition for 2032

    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...

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    Occupier NewsOccupier News
    28 March 2025

    Innovation community news – March

    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...

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    BusinessBusiness
    28 March 2025

    Company Spotlight: Bonhams|Cars Online

    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...

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    Occupier NewsOccupier News
    28 March 2025

    FDA and NICE back Milton Park innovators

    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...

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    BusinessBusiness
    25 March 2025

    Pioneering planning scheme shortlisted for economic growth award

    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...

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    BusinessBusiness
    18 March 2025

    Momentum Bioscience moves to develop sepsis tests

    Biotech’s devices speed up sepsis testing from days to hours Momentum Bioscience, a biotech company pioneering rapid sepsis diagnostics, has relocated to Oxfordshire’s Milton Park, the UK’s largest single-ownership innovation community.   Established...

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    BusinessBusiness
    12 March 2025

    Tetra Tech extends 30-year occupancy

    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...

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    BusinessBusiness
    3 March 2025

    Olly Glover MP launches Nebula development at Milton Park

    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...

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    AmenitiesAmenities
    27 February 2025

    Rocket fuelled coffee

    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...

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    Local CommunityLocal Community
    27 February 2025

    Celebrating two years of inspiring future innovators

    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...

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    Occupier NewsOccupier News
    21 February 2025

    Innovation community news – February

    . 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...

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    BusinessBusiness
    13 February 2025

    Park Apprentices: nurturing talent

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

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    BusinessBusiness
    11 February 2025

    TreQ takes quantum leap with Milton Park move

    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...

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    BusinessBusiness
    11 February 2025

    Park People: Dr Annelise Vuidepot, Immunocore

    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...

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    BusinessBusiness
    7 February 2025

    Leading nuclear firm relocates to Milton Park

    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,...

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    BusinessBusiness
    5 February 2025

    Lord Vallance welcomes completion of Nebula development

    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...

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    BlogBlog
    31 January 2025

    Life Science roundtable with The Business Magazine

    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...

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    BusinessBusiness
    30 January 2025

    Company Spotlight: Planted Plates  

    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 ...

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    AmenitiesAmenities
    30 January 2025

    Full steam ahead at Signal Yard

    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...

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    SustainabilitySustainability
    30 January 2025

    New fleet of Park-branded buses improve commutes 

    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...

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    BusinessBusiness
    30 January 2025

    Park People: Dr David Kingham, Tokamak Energy

    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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    Occupier NewsOccupier News
    24 January 2025

    Innovation community news – January

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    BlogBlog
    24 January 2025

    Top trends in life sciences in 2025

    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...

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    SustainabilitySustainability
    7 January 2025

    Simplified ten-day planning to power greener growth at Milton Park  

    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,...

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    BusinessBusiness
    17 December 2024

    Battery technology specialists Agratas joins 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...

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    BlogBlog
    16 December 2024

    Wrapping up 2024 

    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...

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    BlogBlog
    16 December 2024

    Future Infrastructure Forum

    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...

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    AmenitiesAmenities
    16 December 2024

    Change is coming along the tracks 

    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...

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    Occupier NewsOccupier News
    13 December 2024

    First patient treated with Adaptimmune’s TECELRA(R) (afamitresgene autoleucel)

    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...

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    CommunityCommunity
    13 December 2024

    Park People: Meet the Milton Park ‘Elves’

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

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    Occupier NewsOccupier News
    13 December 2024

    Innovation community news – December

    Image: ©Recursion. All Rights Reserved.

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    BusinessBusiness
    13 December 2024

    Company Spotlight: Dress’d 

    Shaking up lunchtimes with bold flavours, the Milton Park team chatted to Park-based Dress’d, to find out how they ensure lunch is no boring affair.   Stewing on an idea  Dress’d came from...

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    Occupier NewsOccupier News
    13 December 2024

    A new chapter for Hachette following expansion 

    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...

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    TravelTravel
    12 December 2024

    2024 Travel Survey Update

    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 &...

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    AmenitiesAmenities
    22 November 2024

    MEPC appoints Curo Construction to deliver Signal Yard  

    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...

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    BusinessBusiness
    22 November 2024

    Company Spotlight: NeoVac  

    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.  ...

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    CommunityCommunity
    22 November 2024

    Park People: Dr Peter Sargent, Physiomics

    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...

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    BusinessBusiness
    22 November 2024

    First UK facility for New England Biolabs

    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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    Occupier NewsOccupier News
    21 November 2024

    Innovation community news – November

    Image: ©Gylden Pharma Limited. All Rights Reserved.

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    21 November 2024

    Didcot Powerhouse announces 2025 grants theme

    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...

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    AmenitiesAmenities
    12 November 2024

    An update on landscaping at Signal Yard 

    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...

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    BusinessBusiness
    28 October 2024

    New occupiers create hive of activity at Bee House 

    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...

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    BusinessBusiness
    24 October 2024

    Company Spotlight: ITGL  

    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...

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    AmenitiesAmenities
    24 October 2024

    Amending your amenities 

    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...

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    AmenitiesAmenities
    24 October 2024

    What’s in the ‘new backyard’?  

    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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    Occupier NewsOccupier News
    24 October 2024

    Innovation community news – October

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    BusinessBusiness
    24 October 2024

    Milton Park scoops national award for green innovation 

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

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    CommunityCommunity
    23 October 2024

    Park People: Dr Yubiao Niu, Nium

    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...

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    BusinessBusiness
    15 October 2024

    Timelapse shows construction progress on Nebula development

    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...

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    CommunityCommunity
    14 October 2024

    From tokamaks to treatments for diseases 

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

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    BusinessBusiness
    27 September 2024

    Company Spotlight: Immunocore   

    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...

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    AmenitiesAmenities
    27 September 2024

    Joining the dots at Signal Yard 

    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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    BusinessBusiness
    26 September 2024

    Occupiers announced as OBN Awards 2024 Finalists 

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    26 September 2024

    Park People: Adam Stoten, Evotec

    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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    26 September 2024

    Innovation community news – September

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    20 September 2024

    Travel Survey 2024

    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...

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    29 August 2024

    Milton Park biodiversity update

    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...

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    29 August 2024

    Signalling change at Park Centre

    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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    29 August 2024

    Innovation community news – August

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    28 August 2024

    Park People: Poppy Roworth, Arctoris

    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...

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    24 July 2024

    Amenities update – a relocation, a revamp and a retirement

    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...

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    24 July 2024

    Innovation community news – July

    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...

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    24 July 2024

    Keeping you posted

    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...

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    24 July 2024

    Company Spotlight: Evotec   

    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....

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    CommunityCommunity
    17 July 2024

    Park People: George Soanes, LTi Metaltech

    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...

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    1 July 2024

    Celebrating one hundred years of human endeavours at Milton Park

    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...

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    CommunityCommunity
    27 June 2024

    From Spitfire wings to spinouts

    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,...

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    27 June 2024

    Company Spotlight: ASA Landscape Architects   

    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...

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    27 June 2024

    Park People: Abdirahman Hassan, Apollo Pharmacy

    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...

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    26 June 2024

    Innovation community news – June

    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...

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    21 June 2024

    Pharmacy moving

    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...

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    20 June 2024

    Verdel relocates to develop mass spectrometry at Milton Park

    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,...

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    7 June 2024

    Work Experience at Milton Park

    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...

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    5 June 2024

    Nebula’s sustainable timber beams rise out of the ground

    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...

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    CommunityCommunity
    29 May 2024

    Park People: Augusto Bartolome, CEO at Electrogenos

    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...

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    29 May 2024

    Company Spotlight: Whittard of Chelsea   

    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...

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    29 May 2024

    Fitted labs give boost to vaccine biotech NeoVac

    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...

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    24 May 2024

    Dress’d to impress

    We are excited to welcome Dress’d, a brand new food offering to Milton Park, which is both healthy and tasty. Dress’d will be here every weekday from 9am to 5pm or when...

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    16 May 2024

    Low Mow May

    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,...

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    1 May 2024

    Park People: Paul Dunning, Horsebox Coffee 

    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...

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    1 May 2024

    Company Spotlight: Nium   

    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...

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    30 April 2024

    Milton Park’s new bus names 

    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...

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    30 April 2024

    Jisc moves to 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...

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    30 April 2024

    Powerhouse grant recipients announced

    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...

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    30 April 2024

    Milton Park companies transforming healthcare

    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,...

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    26 April 2024

    The future of AV buses

    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)...

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    28 March 2024

    Park occupiers have a ‘spring in their step’

    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...

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    28 March 2024

    Schools programme “incredibly well received” at UKSPA conference

    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.

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    28 March 2024

    Flying visit to Nebula 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.

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    CommunityCommunity
    27 March 2024

    Park People: Elin Cunningham, Oxitec

    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...

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    27 March 2024

    Powerhouse launches 2023 Impact Report 

    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...

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    27 March 2024

    Company Spotlight: Electrogenos 

    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%...

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    AmenitiesAmenities
    19 March 2024

    Recycled garden

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

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    18 March 2024

    Green-tech company relocates R&D to Milton Park

    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...

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    15 March 2024

    Milton Park inspires 1,000 students to explore STEAM-powered careers

    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.

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    5 March 2024

    Scientific advances at Milton Park

    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...

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    4 March 2024

    Monthly prizes for car sharers

    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...

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    4 March 2024

    Investment delivers sustained growth

    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...

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    1 March 2024

    Park People: Zaeem Bajwa, Milton Post Office

    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....

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    29 February 2024

    Name a bus to win a delicious hamper… Mmmm!

    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...

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    CommunityCommunity
    26 February 2024

    Young people’s pilot scheme offers career lift off

    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...

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    23 February 2024

    Science Minister breaks ground for Nebula

    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...

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    9 February 2024

    Cancer and vaccine developments at Milton Park

    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...

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    30 January 2024

    Space to grow

    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...

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    29 January 2024

    Park People: Jay Walsh and Cody Butler, Park Club

    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...

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    22 January 2024

    Renewed Thames Travel partnership

    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...

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    BusinessBusiness
    15 December 2023

    Company spotlight: OBN

    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....

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    15 December 2023

    Park People: Bahija Jallal, Immunocore’s CEO

    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...

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    15 December 2023

    Didcot Powerhouse 2024 grant applications open

    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...

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    15 December 2023

    Over half of Milton Park journeys now sustainable

    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...

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    23 November 2023

    Top ten tips on using AI

    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...

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    23 November 2023

    Emergex Vaccines signs £1.79m Department of Health contract

    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...

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    23 November 2023

    Vertex announces first CRISPR gene-editing therapy

    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...

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    15 November 2023

    ‘Wonder-ful’ tree planted at Milton Park on HM King’s birthday

    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.

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    CommunityCommunity
    30 October 2023

    Explore programme inspires nearly 1,000 Didcot students

    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...

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    30 October 2023

    Company Spotlight: Oberlanders

    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...

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    30 October 2023

    Park People: Adam from Lexica

    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...

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    30 October 2023

    Five new sustainable initiatives for Milton Park

    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...

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    27 October 2023

    Didcot Powerhouse Fund celebrates second anniversary

    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...

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    27 October 2023

    Tokamak Energy’s record-breaking machine advances commercial fusion mission

    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...

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    18 October 2023

    A whole latte love for coffee

    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...

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    13 October 2023

    Oxitec tackles disease-spreading mosquito with global partnership

    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...

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    10 October 2023

    Barnwood Limited lands Nebula contract at Milton Park

    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...

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    9 October 2023

    Innovate UK grant for Pathios Therapeutics’ cancer research collaboration

    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...

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    6 October 2023

    Isansys’ time-saving patient monitoring technology

    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...

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    29 September 2023

    Evotec opens state-of-the-art facility

    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...

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    27 September 2023

    Milton Wonder

    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...

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    27 September 2023

    Park People: Stephanie from Bright Horizons

    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...

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    27 September 2023

    Car Free Day 2023

    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...

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    26 September 2023

    Autumn’s PlantLife

    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,...

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    20 September 2023

    Exscientia announces AI drug discovery collaboration with Merck

    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...

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    13 September 2023

    ThirtyFiveBio awarded £495k Innovate UK grant

    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...

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    12 September 2023

    Tokamak Energy achieves superconducting fusion magnet milestone

    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...

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    12 September 2023

    Company Spotlight: Eden Research

    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...

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    8 September 2023

    Blood pressure awareness: know your numbers

    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...

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    8 September 2023

    UK’s first full-size electric autonomous bus takes to Oxfordshire’s roads

    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...

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    30 August 2023

    Enjoy a tantalising tour of Milton Feast

    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...

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    29 August 2023

    Park People: Kathryn from MEPC Milton Park

    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...

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    21 August 2023

    Wonderful waggledancers

    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...

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    7 August 2023

    Powerhouse community pulls together to help young carers

    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...

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    3 August 2023

    Budding growth for Wild Bioscience at Milton Park

    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...

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    3 August 2023

    Honeycomb co-working space opens at the Bee House and welcomes new members

    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...

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    28 July 2023

    Park Products: aVaxziPen

    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...

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    26 July 2023

    Bee House flying high with awards success

    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...

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    3 July 2023

    Updating our amenities

    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...

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    30 June 2023

    Food app trial

    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...

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    26 June 2023

    Occupier clinical trials tackle global unmet patient needs

    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....

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    23 June 2023

    Tech award nominations for Milton Park occupiers

    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...

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    19 June 2023

    Hive Group buzzes into the Bee House

    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...

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    15 June 2023

    Park People: Saj from Convatec

    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...

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    14 June 2023

    Bee House shortlisted for South East Property Award

    The Bee House

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    12 June 2023

    UK’s first electric autonomous bus route takes to Oxfordshire roads

    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 –...

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    7 June 2023

    Back to the future for Park Centre’s new name

    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...

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    7 June 2023

    Company Spotlight: Ashdown Phillips & Partners

    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...

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    26 May 2023

    Milton Park opens its doors to local students

    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...

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    19 May 2023

    Milton Park occupiers recognised as great places to work

    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...

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    18 May 2023

    Female industry leaders inspire local students into STEAM careers

    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...

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    15 May 2023

    No Mow May at Milton Park

    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...

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    9 May 2023

    Five top tips for cycling to work at Milton Park

    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...

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    28 April 2023

    First peek at Park Centre redesign

    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...

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    CommunityCommunity
    27 April 2023

    Company Spotlight: Park Club

    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...

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    19 April 2023

    30 Technology sells antimicrobial platform for up to £176m

    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...

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    CommunityCommunity
    18 April 2023

    Park People: Katy from Whittard

    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....

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    13 April 2023

    Boost for Biotech cluster at Milton Park

    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…...

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    12 April 2023

    Swiss measurement tech multi-national opens first UK R&D office at Milton Park

    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...

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    12 April 2023

    Tokamak Energy unveils fusion power plant plans

    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...

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    11 April 2023

    Explore programme launches with interactive maths panel

    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....

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    11 April 2023

    Putting a spring in your step

    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...

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    6 April 2023

    2023 Powerhouse Fund recipients announced

    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...

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    28 March 2023

    US life science company selects Milton Park as first UK manufacturing hub

    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...

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    23 March 2023

    Canopies, community and connectivity: The new amenities landscape

    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...

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    22 March 2023

    Camera tech firm Living Optics snaps up Milton Park HQ

    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...

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    CommunityCommunity
    22 March 2023

    Park People: Charlie, Milton Park Events Coordinator

    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...

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    16 March 2023

    New 10-day simplified planning to unlock further life science and technology investment

    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.

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    14 March 2023

    Company Spotlight: Horsebox Coffee

    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...

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    BusinessBusiness
    10 March 2023

    Discussing the future of Oxfordshire’s innovation engine

    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,...

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    7 March 2023

    Milton Park companies secure over 7% of UK’s life sciences investment

    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...

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    7 March 2023

    Exscientia to advance AI-driven platform with European collaboration

    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...

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    CommunityCommunity
    2 March 2023

    Park Products: Taylor & Francis industry books

    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...

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    2 March 2023

    UK’s first electric autonomous bus service begins

    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....

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    CommunityCommunity
    23 February 2023

    Company Spotlight: Exscientia

    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...

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    CommunityCommunity
    23 February 2023

    Inspiring the next generation into STEAM careers

    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,...

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    23 February 2023

    Tokamak Energy appoints new Managing Director

    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,...

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    21 February 2023

    Plans for new amenities are taking shape

    Reinvigorating Park Centre Thank you to everyone that attended our recent Park Centre Consultation event, a drop-in lunchtime session that gave people the chance to find out more about the initial plans...

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    CommunityCommunity
    17 February 2023

    Reduce your fuel bill by car sharing

    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,...

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    CommunityCommunity
    10 February 2023

    Unlocking the potential of apprenticeships

    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...

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    CommunityCommunity
    9 February 2023

    Park People: Bryn Lees from Nurture Landscapes

    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...

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    6 February 2023

    Tokamak Energy builds world-first ‘super’ magnets

    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...

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    3 February 2023

    Milton Park companies leading the fight on cancer

    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...

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    26 January 2023

    Tokamak Energy awarded DOE grant to test fusion power plant materials

    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...

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    25 January 2023

    Oxfordshire buses: a greener way to travel

    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....

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    24 January 2023

    UK’s first electric autonomous bus at Milton Park

    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...

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    CommunityCommunity
    19 January 2023

    Park People: Milton Park Security

    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....

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    19 January 2023

    Milton Park buses: Our top five tips

    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...

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    6 January 2023

    The secrets of sustainable travel at Milton Park

    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...

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    CommunityCommunity
    14 December 2022

    Park People: John Chaddock from Ipsen

    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...

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    14 December 2022

    Find your nearest public EV charging point at Milton Park

    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...

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    CommunityCommunity
    13 December 2022

    Christmas at Milton Park

    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...

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    CommunityCommunity
    13 December 2022

    22 achievements in 2022

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

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    CommunityCommunity
    13 December 2022

    Christmas at Milton Park

    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...

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    9 December 2022

    We’ve won a landscaping ‘Oscar’!

    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...

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    5 December 2022

    Didcot MP launches Tokamak Energy’s first STEM outreach programme

    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,...

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    CommunityCommunity
    23 November 2022

    Company Spotlight: Gardin

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    23 November 2022

    Meet the architects – Object Space Place

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    22 November 2022

    Results of the 2022 Travel Survey

    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...

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    18 November 2022

    Milton Park presents OBN’s Special Recognition Award

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    16 November 2022

    Amano Enzyme establishes new European hub at Milton Park

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    15 November 2022

    Park People: Cullen Whyte from Evotec

    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...

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    14 November 2022

    Exscientia announces US research collaboration

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    11 November 2022

    Immunocore presents new data on melanoma tumour progression

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    CommunityCommunity
    10 November 2022

    Milton Park to donate Christmas event money to two local charities

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    CommunityCommunity
    7 November 2022

    Member of Parliament visits Taylor & Francis

    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...

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    CommunityCommunity
    31 October 2022

    Park People: Nicole Gibbons from Hampers.com

    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...

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    28 October 2022

    Powerhouse first anniversary

    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...

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    CommunityCommunity
    28 October 2022

    Keeping it square – a walkthrough of Milton Park’s what3words

    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...

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    19 October 2022

    Second to naan fundraising

    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...

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    CommunityCommunity
    19 October 2022

    Love Your Liver campaign spreads awareness at Milton Park

    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...

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    AmenitiesAmenities
    29 September 2022

    Improving amenities at Milton Park

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    28 September 2022

    Eden Research sowing seeds of success

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    28 September 2022

    Company Spotlight: Vertex Pharmaceuticals

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    28 September 2022

    Park People: Vicki & Bronwynn, Park Club Personal Trainers

    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...

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    TravelTravel
    27 September 2022

    Another boost for Milton Park bus services

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    20 September 2022

    NorthRow named third most innovative at Global Software Awards

    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,...

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    25 August 2022

    Evotec hosts Young Scientists Day, a STEM Outreach initiative

    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...

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    CommunityCommunity
    25 August 2022

    Park People: Veronica Reynolds, Sustainability & Community Manager at Milton Park

    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...

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    23 August 2022

    Oxitec expands Milton Park HQ to ramp up global fight to combat disease

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    8 August 2022

    Wildflower Wednesday

    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...

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    8 August 2022

    Microchip designer EnSilica establishes new global HQ at Milton Park

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    28 July 2022

    Next steps: Building a better future at Milton Park

    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...

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    27 July 2022

    Company Spotlight: Pathios Therapeutics

    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...

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    19 July 2022

    Green light for ‘Nebula’ R&D scheme at Milton Park

    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...

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    CommunityCommunity
    19 July 2022

    Park People: Dave Taylor, Nurture Landscapes

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    19 July 2022

    Green light for ‘Nebula’ R&D scheme at Milton Park

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    28 June 2022

    Park People: Mandy Nicolle, Head of Research for Biology at Biocleave

    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....

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    28 June 2022

    Taylor & Francis Holistic Hub

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    28 June 2022

    Reduce your fuel bill with the KINTO Join car share scheme

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    22 June 2022

    Have you tried the Hive Café yet?

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    8 June 2022

    A Jubilant Day at our Jubilee Street Party

    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...

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    31 May 2022

    Milton Feast

    * 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...

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    25 May 2022

    Park People: Mattia Poletto, R&D Programme Lead at Oxitec

    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...

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    CommunityCommunity
    25 May 2022

    Company Spotlight: Immunocore

    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...

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    CommunityCommunity
    23 May 2022

    A fond farewell to Café Metro

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    20 May 2022

    170 Brook Drive – Redevelopment

    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...

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    16 May 2022

    QUAD Systems chooses Milton Park as its first UK base

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    22 April 2022

    Didcot Powerhouse Fund awards 2022 grants

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    22 April 2022

    Spotlight: Celebrating Earth Day at Milton Park

    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. ...

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    21 April 2022

    Park People: Lucy Mason, Estate Services Manager at CBRE

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    20 April 2022

    New flexible workspace is the bee’s knees for sustainability

    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...

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    13 April 2022

    Milton Park – Connecting people, places and innovation

    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...

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    8 April 2022

    Over 20,000 PCR tests carried out as testing ends at Milton Park

    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...

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    5 April 2022

    Relieving stress at Milton Park

    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...

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    1 April 2022

    Fostering a climate of change at Milton Park

    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...

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    28 March 2022

    International Women’s Day – reflections from inspiring women at Milton Park

    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...

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    28 March 2022

    Park People: James Dipple, CEO of MEPC

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    21 March 2022

    Milton Park is Whittard of Chelsea’s cup of tea

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    23 February 2022

    Covid Mobile Testing Unit at Milton Park

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    17 February 2022

    Park People: A Day in the life of Farah Nazir-Chapman, Planet IT

    This month, we spoke to Farah Nazir-Chapman, Head of Voice and Connectivity at Planet IT, learning more about the breadth of her role, how Planet IT is revolutionising the way companies work...

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    17 February 2022

    Company Spotlight: Nexeon

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    10 February 2022

    Keep your eyes peeled for our new orange bikes!

    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...

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    9 February 2022

    Helping apprentices #BuildTheFuture at Milton Park

    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...

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    3 February 2022

    Evotec to undergo sustainable expansion at Milton Park

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    24 January 2022

    The Didcot Powerhouse Fund Opens for Grants Applications

    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....

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    19 January 2022

    Park People: A Day in the life of Hannah Willett, Plasma Diagnostician at Tokamak Energy

    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...

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    19 January 2022

    Updated bus timetable for 2022

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    18 January 2022

    Company Spotlight: Emergex Vaccines

    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....

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    27 December 2021

    Park People: A Day in the life of Suzanne Harvey, Operations Manager at Ipsen

    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...

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    8 December 2021

    Isansys win big at OBN Awards

    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,...

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    8 December 2021

    Another great year for our wreath-making workshops

    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...

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    18 November 2021

    Vertex inspiring future scientists in Learning Lab at Milton Park

    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’...

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    18 November 2021

    Getting involved in the global conversation: Tokamak Energy, Milton Park and COP26

    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...

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    18 November 2021

    Shining a light on businesses at Milton Park

    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...

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    18 November 2021

    Introducing the Didcot Powerhouse Fund – Fuelling Better Futures

    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,...

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    9 November 2021

    Park People: A day in the life of Georgina Horton, Isansys Lifecare

    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....

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    1 November 2021

    Thinking of cycling to work? It’s easy!

    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....

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    15 October 2021

    Park People: A Day in the life of Philip Campbell, Commercial Director

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    29 September 2021

    What will your three words be?

    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...

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    CommunityCommunity
    15 September 2021

    Join us for One Great Day

    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...

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    BusinessBusiness
    15 September 2021

    Milton Park occupiers help the Government create a vision for the future

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    BusinessBusiness
    15 September 2021

    We’re BALI Award winners!

    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...

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    BusinessBusiness
    15 September 2021

    Sneak peek at our Hive Café

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    CommunityCommunity
    14 September 2021

    Outdoor games at Milton Park

    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,...

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    BusinessBusiness
    4 August 2021

    Exscientia selects Milton Park for new laboratories

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    BusinessBusiness
    29 July 2021

    Recharge. Refresh. Reconnect

    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...

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    BusinessBusiness
    16 July 2021

    Tokamak Energy signals major expansion

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    CommunityCommunity
    14 July 2021

    Geese Islands

    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...

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    CommunityCommunity
    15 June 2021

    New free bike rental hub open at Didcot Parkway

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    CommunityCommunity
    14 June 2021

    More sustainable ways to travel to Milton Park

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    CommunityCommunity
    20 May 2021

    Helping to save the bee at Milton Park

    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...

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    CommunityCommunity
    13 May 2021

    Milton Park security team’s new electric cars

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    CommunityCommunity
    13 May 2021

    Business Secretary visits Johnson Matthey at Milton Park to open new battery technology facility

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    CommunityCommunity
    19 April 2021

    Greener Workplace Forum launches at Milton Park

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    CommunityCommunity
    18 March 2021

    Vale of White Horse District Council and MEPC to review Milton Park Local Development Order to meet 2040 Vision and respond to climate emergency

    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...

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    CommunityCommunity
    11 March 2021

    Thames Travel unveils new Milton Park buses livery as part of boost to sustainable transport connectivity

    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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    BusinessBusiness
    2 March 2021

    Emergex Vaccines expands at Milton Park

    66 Innovation Drive

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    CommunityCommunity
    26 February 2021

    Choose your company’s what3words square

    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...

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    CommunityCommunity
    23 February 2021

    New initiative to stop plastic waste reaching waterways

    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...

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    CommunityCommunity
    5 February 2021

    Develop your public speaking skills in a supportive environment

    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...

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    CommunityCommunity
    29 January 2021

    Evotec expands again at Milton 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, at 95...

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    CommunityCommunity
    26 January 2021

    Milton Park installs new cycle and foot bridge linking to Abingdon and Oxford

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    CommunityCommunity
    25 January 2021

    New M&E contractor appointed

    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...

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    TravelTravel
    20 January 2021

    Milton Park adds touch-free sensors to new pedestrian crossings

    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...

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    AmenitiesAmenities
    4 January 2021

    Milton Park honey winners announced

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

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    CommunityCommunity
    10 December 2020

    Have you seen our what3words campaign?

    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...

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    CommunityCommunity
    10 December 2020

    Take a look at our new community offers and discounts

    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...

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    CommunityCommunity
    9 December 2020

    2020 year in review in numbers

    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...

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    AmenitiesAmenities
    9 December 2020

    Watch: make your own Christmas wreath thanks to Nurture

    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...

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    CommunityCommunity
    2 December 2020

    Milton Park refreshes brand identity for a changing world and 2040 Vision

    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...

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    AmenitiesAmenities
    24 November 2020

    Don’t forget we have Amazon lockers at Milton Park

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    CommunityCommunity
    10 November 2020

    Check out our new rainbow and levitating pedestrian crossings

    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...

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    CommunityCommunity
    3 October 2020

    New defibrillator for nursery thanks to fundraising

    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,...

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    CommunityCommunity
    9 September 2020

    Evotec expands at Milton Park to become one of its largest occupiers

    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...

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    BlogBlog
    8 September 2020

    Top tips for commuting to work by bike

    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...

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    TravelTravel
    3 August 2020

    Have you signed-up to Mi-Link, your easy travelling to work planner?

    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...

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    CommunityCommunity
    1 July 2020

    MEPC welcomes ten new science and tech companies to Milton Park

    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...

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    CommunityCommunity
    1 July 2020

    MEPC welcomes ten new science and tech companies to Milton Park

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    CommunityCommunity
    1 June 2020

    A round-up of companies at Milton Park helping with important COVID-19 response

    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...

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    BlogBlog
    4 May 2020

    Amazing Scientific Ideas from Oxfordshire

    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...

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Previous news posts

BusinessBusiness
7 March 2023

Milton Park companies secure over 7% of UK’s life sciences investment

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...

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BusinessBusiness
16 March 2023

New 10-day simplified planning to unlock further life science and technology investment

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.

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CommunityCommunity
15 March 2024

Milton Park inspires 1,000 students to explore STEAM-powered careers

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.

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CommunityCommunity
15 November 2023

‘Wonder-ful’ tree planted at Milton Park on HM King’s birthday

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.

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BusinessBusiness
23 February 2024

Science Minister breaks ground for Nebula

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...

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BusinessBusiness
15 December 2023

Park People: Bahija Jallal, Immunocore’s CEO

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...

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TravelTravel
15 December 2023

Over half of Milton Park journeys now sustainable

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...

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