An Oxfordshire company is set to receive millions of pounds of government funding to develop its driverless car technology for use in heavy machinery. Oxbotica will work with construction giant Caterpillar to create an autonomous truck for off road use in ‘extreme environments’ such as mines. The project, which could ‘revolutionise’ the construction and mining … Read more
Culham Science Centre (CSC) is delighted to announce our tenant OXIS Energy has secured a £3.7 million investment from Brazilian Private Equity fund Aerotec, which marks the fund’s first international investment. This latest investment paves the way for OXIS Energy to open a subsidiary in Brazil and the company has confirmed its Brazilian team will … Read more
An exciting biotech firm that’s developing an alternative approach to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s has won £2.5 million of funding from US based Kairos Ventures, fuelling expansion and a move to larger premises at Culham Science Centre (CSC). Founded by Baroness Professor Susan Greenfield, Neuro-Bio is an Oxford University spin-out that’s pioneering a novel … Read more
A reminder that next Thursday, 1 February, Culham’s apprentice training centre OAS is holding a recruitment event in the E3 Foyer. The event will launch the start of the 2018 recruitment campaign for engineering and technology apprenticeships. Exhibiting at the event will be many of Oxfordshire’s top engineering companies who have already endorsed the OAS … Read more
More than 50 runners donning Santa Claus outfits and various regalia braved the cold to complete a 5-kilometre course in a bid to stump up cash for charity. Multiple Santa’s from across the site neglected a traditional sleigh and instead ran or jogged a route which started and finished on Farm Way. Around 55 employees … Read more
An £86 million Government investment in the UK Atomic Energy Authority’s (UKAEA’s) nuclear fusion research programme at Culham Science Centre has today been announced. This investment will fund the building and operation of a National Fusion Technology Platform at Culham, expected to open in 2020. The new facilities will support British industry and help … Read more
Precision needles will help patients and doctors An intuitive medical device for multiple applications is being developed at Culham Innovation Centre and is poised to enter the billion-dollar biopsy market. The device promises to improve accuracy, reduce time and limit patient stress during needle-based procedures. ActiveNeedle Technology is in the process of commercialising its needle-actuating … Read more
BIKE WEEK 2017 – Registration is now Closed On Wednesday 14th June, Culham Science Centre will be taking part in Bike Week’s annual celebration of cycling, by organising the ever popular Bike to Work Breakfast. The event is open to all cyclists – staff, contractors and tenants. On the morning, those who have registered and … Read more
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR USERS OF DIDCOT PARKWAY Dated April 2017 Work has now started on the multi-storey car park (MSCP) on the Foxhall Road site at Didcot Parkway station. This is a joint project funded with the support of OxLEP and Oxfordshire County Council. It will mean a step change in capacity for Didcot in … Read more
