Further government funding supports phase II R&D lab conversion at The...

The Oxford Trust, the local charity encouraging the pursuit of science and enterprise, is to commence the second phase of its conversion of dedicated high spec laboratory facilities at its Wood Centre for Innovation in Headington, Oxford, following £0.2 million additional Local Growth Fund support, secured by the Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP).

Interview with Mark Johnson, Chairman, IoD Oxfordshire

Mark Johnson is chair of the IOD’s Oxfordshire branch. The experienced engineer and manufacturer becomes the voice of business for the county, working on behalf of members from a diverse range of organisations. Mark joined the board at Carterton-based Advanced Fibreoptic Engineering (AFE) in 2013, taking responsibility for technology leadership and business development. In 2019 […]

‘Code red’ warning for Thames Valley businesses over ESG impact

Thames Valley businesses face increasing pressure to address environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues but their good intentions need to be backed with more robust planning and better reporting. New research from Grant Thornton UK LLP has found that the importance of ESG is widely recognised in the region’s business community but also highlighted significant […]