Oxford University, through OUI, has created 31 new companies over the past fiscal year, setting a new record for company creation at the University. In addition, Oxford companies have raised over £1.1bn during this period, a 29% increase from 2020’s previous record. The figure puts Oxford...
The UK, hosted by HM The Queen and Prime Minister, Boris Johnson held a one-day Global Investment Summit (GIS) to secure foreign investment in UK green industries of the future. Hosted by the Prime Minister and supported by members of the Royal Family, the summit hopes...
Specialists at European Astrotech are once again helping to power the latest international space mission. The firm is providing fuelling services for two Galileo satellites which will launch from the European Spaceport in French Guiana next month. The satellites will be launched together on a...
Oxford Brookes University has climbed two places in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022. Placed in 54th position out of 132 institutions, this marks a climb of ten places in the past two years. Oxford Brookes is now ranked 8th in the...
Funding, networking and mentoring are keys steps to success and growth for any new business according to Metro Bank, as the UK reports a 12% increase in new businesses in 2020 and Reading is named as one of the UK’s the top five towns for...
The Rosalind Franklin Institute, a new research institute based at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus has officially opened. The building was opened by Professor Lynn Gladden, Chief Executive of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, which funds the Franklin, and delegates from industry...
Space presents significant opportunities; the global space economy is projected to grow from an estimated £270 billion in 2019 to £490 billion by 2030. Constellations of satellites are being launched to deliver worldwide services. New state and commercial space stations are being planned and built....
The IP experts at GovGrant have revealed the high achieving UK universities that have generated the most spinout companies in the last two decades, including spin-out company valuation, according to the University Spinout Report 2021. A new report has named the University of Oxford as the...
Times Higher Education (THE) has announced the results of the THE World University Rankings 2022, with the University of Oxford retaining top spot for an impressive sixth consecutive year. In a year dominated by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the rankings reflect the vital role of universities...
The University of Buckingham School of Computing’s Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Hub has been officially opened by Lord Clement Jones. The launch celebrates Phase 1 of the £3.2m investment in Computing at Buckingham – a joint university and Buckinghamshire Local Enterprise Partnership (BLEP) venture. The BLEP...