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Oxford Materials @oxfordmaterials.bsky.social · 10h

❓Considering a DPhil in Materials at Oxford University? ❓ Join us at 9:30 or 2pm (UK) online on 29 October to learn more about our doctoral research opportunities and the application process. 👉 Register here: www.materials.ox.ac.uk/postgrad-ope....

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 30/09/2026

NEW: Oxford has been named the world's number one University for a record-breaking 11th consecutive year in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Oxford has held the top spot since 2017 – the longest run at number one in the rankings' history. [1/3]

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Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke @begbrokescience.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

A big thank you to everyone at Begbroke who joined us yesterday for our Macmillan Coffee Morning. It was a great opportunity to come together as a community in support of such an important cause 💚 Thanks to all the delicious cakes & incredible generosity, we’re delighted to have raised £350 so far.

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Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke @begbrokescience.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

We’re looking forward to connecting with researchers, founders & the wider R&D community at BioForward next Tuesday. Drop by stand 34 to pick up some goodies & find out how Begbroke can support innovative companies as they grow 🚀 Sign up here: biouk.glueup.com/event/bioforward-2…

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Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke @begbrokescience.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Don’t miss out on the latest news from Begbroke! Sign up for our quarterly newsletter, the Begbroke Bulletin, to stay up to date with: 💡 OUSP news 💡 Highlights from our tenants & research groups 💡 Our events programme 💡 Updates from the wider innovation community shorturl.at/NQy9r

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Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke @begbrokescience.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Next month, we’ll be exhibiting at BioForward 2026 – a day of networking, insight & collaboration that connects life sciences innovators with the partners they need to grow. Find out more & register: biouk.glueup.com/event/bioforward-2… We hope to see you there! 👋

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Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke @begbrokescience.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Meet the Begbroke community: Based in our Centre for Innovation & Enterprise, HydRegen is working to deliver cost and carbon savings for chemical manufacturing through its novel biocatalyst platforms, all integrated within customers’ existing infrastructures.

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Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke @begbrokescience.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

💡 Our next Innovation Insights blog explores why timing matters when protecting great ideas. We look beyond “patent or publish” to how well-timed IP protection & publication can work together to help research achieve real-world impact. shorturl.at/S6Y7Y

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Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke @begbrokescience.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Begbroke tenant Mode Labs Ltd has been awarded £100,000 as one of 20 finalists in Ofwat's Water Discovery Challenge 👏 Mode Labs secured the award to develop & trial its CERES autonomous chemical-monitoring platform in the real-time measurement of harmful chemicals in rivers & sewer overflows.

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Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke @begbrokescience.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

From the archive: Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke through a fisheye lens, taken in 2017. Can you spot what’s missing? 🔎 #Innovation #FromTheArchive #Begbroke #SciencePark #Oxford

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Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke @begbrokescience.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Many congratulations to QFX Co-Founder and CTO Dr Joe Goodwin who has just received the @mplsoxford.bsky.social Commercial Impact Award 👏 Read more: www.mpls.ox.ac.uk/latest/news/winne…

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MPLS Division, University of Oxford @mplsoxford.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

From professional services and IT to estates, facilities, labs and workshops, the MPLS Excellence Awards celebrate the people whose expertise supports world-leading teaching and research across the Division. 👉 Find out more about the inaugural winners: tinyurl.com/yxa56j5e

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Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke @begbrokescience.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

💡 Introducing Innovation Insights – a new blog series from OUSP Begbroke. First up: "No one invests in Appendix 47", exploring why great science also needs a compelling story to win investment. Read more: www.begbroke.ox.ac.uk/news/innovati…

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MPLS Division, University of Oxford @mplsoxford.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

👏 Congratulations to the five winning projects and three commendations recognised in this year's MPLS Impact Awards for research that is making a real difference beyond academia. ➡️ Read about all the projects: tinyurl.com/ypjpzxy6

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Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke @begbrokescience.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Summer is blooming at Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke 🌻 Our beautiful grounds are looking their best thanks to the talented University Estates team.

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Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke @begbrokescience.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

It's fantastic to see Begbroke tenants expanding their teams & creating exciting career opportunities. If you're looking for your next challenge & want to join a collaborative, forward-thinking community where innovation & ambition thrive, head to www.begbroke.ox.ac.uk/our-community…

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Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke @begbrokescience.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Thank you to everyone from the local community & beyond who joined us on Saturday for the Science Wonder Garden Party, organised by Oxford University Development. We had a lot of fun and hope you did too! 📸 Paul Cochrane

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Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke @begbrokescience.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

We will shortly have space available in Unit 6 at Begbroke. The building consists of a ground-floor office & workshop space totalling approx. 4,884 sq ft. Our tenants benefit from close connections with Oxford University as well as on-site technical services & a vibrant entrepreneurial community.

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Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke @begbrokescience.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

🥁 Save the date! On Saturday 4 July, 11am–4pm, the Science Wonder Garden Party returns to Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke! This free community event brings together scientists, makers, families & innovators for a day of hands-on experiments, talks, lab tours & more.

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Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke @begbrokescience.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Congratulations to Founders & Funders on such a successful inaugural Ox Tech Week! We thoroughly enjoyed being a community partner for this flagship festival & showcasing the innovative & entrepreneurial community here at Begbroke at our panel & networking event.

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Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke @begbrokescience.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

📣 Last call to register for our Ox Tech Week event! Next Wednesday, 10am–12 noon, hear from four innovative companies based here at Begbroke as part of our panel & networking event – “From lab to global impact: growing a successful spinout”.

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Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke @begbrokescience.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

The next Begbroke Bulletin will be landing soon 📨 Shared quarterly, it contains the latest news and developments from our tenants, research groups and the wider community. Join our mailing list to discover more: begbroke.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

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Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke @begbrokescience.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Have you registered for our Ox Tech Week event yet? 🚀 From lab to global impact: growing a successful spinout 📆 Wednesday 27 May, 10am–12 noon 📍 Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke Join us to hear from four innovative companies based here at Begbroke, followed by networking over refreshments.

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Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke @begbrokescience.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Next in our line-up of speakers for Ox Tech Week is Dr Jane Jin, Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer at OXCCU. OXCCU is an Oxford spinout focusing on developing & scaling up technologies & processes to convert waste carbon to sustainable aviation fuel and chemicals.

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Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke @begbrokescience.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Last week, we were delighted to host a site visit in collaboration with the Development & Alumni Engagement Office. After a welcome from Elaine Walder, Begbroke's Director of Operations, our guests enjoyed a guided tour around the site, including a visit to a next-generation battery technology lab.

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Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke @begbrokescience.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Introducing our first Ox Tech Week speaker 🥁 Vass Ragoussis, CEO of OXECO. Vass founded his first start-up while President of the Oxford Biotech Society. Inspired by the importance of materials, he saw the potential to create a cleaner, greener world through chemistry stemming from Oxford.

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Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke @begbrokescience.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

📣 Science Wonder is back for 2026! Taking place on Saturday 4 July here at Begbroke, the Science Wonder Garden Party will showcase the wonders of science through a fun day of discovery, family-friendly activities, interactive exhibits & inspiring talks.

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Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke @begbrokescience.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

It was great to catch up with some of our AgileLab tenants earlier this week at the latest community meet-up. Thank you Inocat Solutions, Quantum Fabrix & ErebaGen for joining us!

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Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke @begbrokescience.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

As part of Ox Tech Week 2026, join us on 27 May, 10am–12 noon, for a panel event showcasing the journeys of 4 innovative companies based here at Begbroke. Learn about their growth trajectories from startups to spinouts & how their technologies are addressing some of society’s most urgent challenges.

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Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke @begbrokescience.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Meet the Begbroke community: Headquartered in the Centre for Innovation & Enterprise here at Begbroke, Adaptix is working to transform radiology by making high-quality diagnostic imaging more accessible, safer & more affordable.

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Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke @begbrokescience.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

On Friday, Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke was honoured to host His Majesty King Charles III & The Lord-Lieutenant of Oxfordshire, Mrs Marjorie Glasgow BEM, for a visit to tenant company OXCCU.

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Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke @begbrokescience.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Last October, Begbroke-based Nekton partnered with the Government of the Comoros to launch the first systematic exploration of its ocean. The waters around the islands represent one of the most biodiverse yet least studied regions of the global ocean. Read more: www.begbroke.ox.ac.uk/news/nekton-...

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Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke @begbrokescience.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Meet the Begbroke community: OXCCU is an Oxford University spinout with operations here at Begbroke. With a mission to reduce the impact of aviation on the climate, the company focuses on developing technologies to convert captured waste carbon into sustainable aviation fuel, chemicals and plastics.

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Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke @begbrokescience.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

From the archive: an aerial view of Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke in 1963 🕰️ #Innovation #FromTheArchive #Begbroke #SciencePark #Oxford

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Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke @begbrokescience.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Tenant Spotlight: OXECO Based at Begbroke, OXECO is an Oxford University spin-out and chemistry technology company developing innovative solutions for a cleaner and greener world. In our interview, CEO Vass shares the story behind the company and what’s driving its work forward: buff.ly/xzQVT6c

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Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke @begbrokescience.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Professor Peter Dobson, who founded OUSP, reflects on what innovation means in practice and how the park evolved into a centre for innovation. Drawing on his experience of launching three spin-out companies and supporting many others, he writes from first-hand experience:

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Innovation in practice: what it really means - Begbroke Science Park

Professor Peter Dobson is the founder and first Director of Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke (OUSP). He founded the park in 2002 after recognising the need for additional laboratory space for…

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Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke @begbrokescience.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Meet the Begbroke community: Nekton is a not-for-profit organisation that spun out of the University of Oxford. They undertake scientific exploration of the ocean, working with international partners and scientists on missions and programmes to deepen understanding and help secure a thriving ocean.

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Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke @begbrokescience.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Don’t miss the next Begbroke Bulletin! Quarterly updates from across our innovative community. Join the mailing list: eepurl.com/dtISQr

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Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke @begbrokescience.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science. We spoke with three women from across Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke, about their journeys in industry, research, and leadership. Read the full interviews here: buff.ly/jl4oGZz

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Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke @begbrokescience.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

The East West Railway Company were on site at Begbroke today, with a stand in the coffee shop, speaking with our community about the plans for the Oxford–Cambridge rail link. The project represents an important opportunity for the region, and we welcomed the chance to learn more about it.

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Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke @begbrokescience.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

On this grey February day, we’re looking forward to sunnier days outdoors. We’re lucky to be surrounded by green spaces and wildlife at Begbroke, including our pond, home to koi, carp and goldfish. 📸 OUImages/John Cairns

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Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke @begbrokescience.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Have you signed up for the Begbroke Bulletin yet? Our quarterly newsletter shares news and stories from our tenants, research groups and wider community. Sign up here: eepurl.com/dtISQr

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Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke @begbrokescience.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Meet the Begbroke community: A&B Smart Materials is a start-up based in our AgileLab at Begbroke. They’re working on biodegradable alternatives to fossil-based superabsorbent polymers used across hygiene products, agriculture and packaging.

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Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke @begbrokescience.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Congratulations to both our tenants OXCCU and A&B Smart Materials, recognised in the Startups 100 Index 2026. #AgileLab tenant A&B Smart Materials featured in the Top 100, while OXCCU ranked fourth overall and won the Sustainability Award. Read more:

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Oxford startups OXCCU and A&B Smart Materials recognised in Startups 100 Index 2026 - The Oxford Magazine

Two Oxford startups, OXCCU and A&B Smart Materials, feature in the Startups 100 Index 2026, with OXCCU also winning the Sustainability Award.

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Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke @begbrokescience.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

We’re thrilled to share that two members of the Thomas Franks team at Begbroke have been shortlisted for their People Awards: Hayden, Operations Manager – Operator of the Year Cerys, Catering Assistant – Catering Assistant of the Year Wishing them both the best of luck at Monday’s ceremony!

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Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke @begbrokescience.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

At the recent #CherwellBusinessAwards, two of our tenants took home three awards: Vassilis Ragoussis (OXECO) won Business Person of the Year Dr Bryan Ng (Repolywise) won Young Business Person of the Year Repolywise won the Innovation Award Congratulations to each of them on these fantastic wins!

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