Begbroke Science Park
Location Oxford University Begbroke Science Park Begbroke Hill , Woodstock Road Oxfordshire OX5 1PF
Contact Details Contact : Dr Caroline Livingstone , General Manager , Begbroke Science Park Barbara Allsworth , Manager , Centre for Innovation & Enterprise Tel : 01865 283700 Fax : 01865 374992 Email : enquiries @ begbroke . ox . ac . uk Website : www . begbroke . ox . ac . uk
The courtyard garden , Institute of Advanced Technology ( IAT ), Begbroke Science Park
Introduction Begbroke Science Park is a pioneering development - the first science park in Oxfordshire wholly owned and managed by Oxford University . It ’ s a unique environment where world-class scientists work alongside colleagues from industry , decision-makers and entrepreneurs to translate cutting-edge research into commercial opportunities . Begbroke is more than a conventional science park . Closely integrated with Oxford University ’ s science and technology departments , it is a conduit for knowledge and technology transfer between researchers and entrepreneurs , helping them to forge dynamic partnerships . In the high-tech industrial revolution , Begbroke supports the UK ’ s drive to deliver world-leading R & D across 8 great technologies . Its research strength in applied materials science attracts aerospace and transport multi-nationals , and worldwide brands such as Formula One . Crossdisciplinary research labs research solutions to global issues , such as how to provide sustainable energy , clean water and recycling resource ; whilst commercial spin-outs use these discoveries to develop gamechanging products that will change the way we live and work . In life sciences , Begbroke ’ s researchers look for novel drug therapies and
A scientist from the Solar Energy Materials Initiative Group at work in the laboratory , IAT , Begbroke Science Park
42 UKSPA Directory 2016 / 17 devices to diagnose and treat cancer , diabetes and muscle-wasting disease more effectively . Begbroke Science Park lies 5 miles from Oxford city centre and provides 12000m 2 of office and laboratory space adapted and extended to house research facilities and new hi-tech businesses . It is home to around 20 research groups across different academic departments and approximately 30 high technology start-ups which have either spun out of the University or which have located here because of the close links available . Begbroke maximises links between academic and industry site users through the hosting of industry-facing networks and services , bringing companies to site and helping companies on site to mix . Industry-facing activities are complemented by academic activities which build on the strengths of both communities . Begbroke is home to the Oxford Materials Characterisation Service ; Advanced Research Computing ; the Advanced Processing Laboratory ; Oxford Centre for Sustainable Water Engineering ; the Institute of Industrial Materials and Manufacturing , and the Oxford University Knowledge Transfer Partnership Office . There are links to the University of Oxford Saïd Business School , which offers soft skills training ; ISIS Innovation , the university ’ s research and technology commercialisation company ; Medical Sciences Division and a team of industrial research collaboration managers . Oxfordshire forms a natural hub for science and innovation companies , drawn together by the close proximity of other sciencebased companies and the access to the range of complementary services that these companies require . Begbroke is a key vertebra in the Oxfordshire Knowledge Spine , and a fundamental cog in Oxfordshire ’ s innovation ecosystem .
Space available at Begbroke Science Park Begbroke offers a variety of office and laboratory space that ranges in service level according to the users ’ needs . These include fully serviced , partially serviced and unserviced offices , plus wet or dry laboratories . The space is flexible so in most cases can be easily converted to suit individual user requirements .
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