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

The 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...

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...

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...

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

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

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 ...

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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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...

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...

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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