After the success of the last two Experience Exchanges, The Oxford Trust are delighted to announce that a third will take place on Tuesday 5th February 2008 6pm at Science Oxford.The Experience Exchange consists of 10-minute, one-to-one, scheduled introductions with a series of seasoned business leaders who have extensive experience in growing science and technology […]

The Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Economic Partnerships are pleased to invite you to a discussion led by James Elles, Euro MP, on The World of 2025 at the Unipart Conference Centre, Oxford on Thursday 6 March 2008 at 6.00pm and closing by 9.00pm.  A buffet supper will be included.
 
  

The discussion will be introduced by James Elles, Member […]

Alex Pratt OBE invites you to attend The Oxford Belfry, Milton Common on Wednesday 19 March from 3.00pm (for 3.30pm) to 8.30pm to:

Make the most of current training opportunities, including higher level skills
Influence future opportunities
Suggest local projects

This event is relevant to any employer but particularly those in construction and the built environment, retail, manufacturing and […]

OPEN INNOVATION is a concept that in recent years has come to the forefront of innovation management. Different names are used to describe it - Procter & Gamble, its highest-profile user, call their programme ‘Connect and Develop’ , while Henry Chesbrough first coined the term in his seminal book ‘Open Innovation’ (Harvard Business School Press, […]

Three leading University of Oxford academics provide an exploration of the Cosmos - Big Bang, Galaxies and the Universe.

Drs Pedro Ferreira, Adrianne Slyz and Chris Lintott will provide a history of the Universe and talk about the zoology of the Galaxies. Finally, the Astrophysicists will enlighten about attempts to model the Universe and create the […]

Do you think you know a lot about our high-tech economy? Do you get roped in to trivia quizzes because of your guru-like knowledge of the local science industry? If you think you are up to The Oxford Trust’s Lunchtime Economic Knowledge Challenge or you would like to learn more about our region then come […]

This is an event to bring secondary schools and employers together to develop and share effective links and strategies to enhance and increase young people’s learning, experience and attainment.

Key speakers from both Education and Employer sector
Enterprise showcase
14-19 Curriculum reform – a strategic approach to employer engagement
Facing the challenges – problem solving
Developing a model – moving […]

Use the challenge of climate change to generate new commercial opportunities for your business
Hear from business owners who have already used the green agenda to drive their business forward
Question and answer session with a panel of industry experts

Whatley Hall Hotel, Banbury. 

Thursday 12th June, from 6.30pm to 8.45pm.

Informal networking will take place after the event and […]

This is a great opportunity to receive ‘free’ advice and support from local professionals specialising in the fields of marketing, finance, recruitment, HR, health & safety, IT support, legal issues and many others.

Meet other small businesses
Talk to local professionals
Attend free one to one surgery sessions
Listen to a talk on ‘5 tips for growing your business’

Tuesday […]

The Oxford Industrial Chaplaincy carried out a research project earlier this year into the people issues faced by Oxfordshire workplaces in different locations, of different sizes and in different sectors, and is now arranging a one-day conference at very modest cost to discuss the findings and encourage the development of creative solutions.
 
Several of the in-depth […]

The “In a Nutshell” Series is a joint venture between the Oxford Science Enterprise Centre and the Regional Liaison Office of Oxford University. The series brings together leading academics from the University to discuss, in everyday language, a particular subject and issues surrounding it.

The target audience includes bankers, solicitors, accountants, finance directors, entrepreneurs, business managers, […]

The Oxford Trust invites you to the next in our series of a ‘Networking Lunch with a Difference’ – a unique lunchtime experience that will open the ‘Hands On’ doors to the Oxfordshire science and business community.

Hands On is the science gallery located at Science Oxford purposely designed to stimulate and encourage children to explore […]

The Oxford Trust would like to invite IT and related Media companies to the launch of ‘ITsON’ and our inaugural keynote presentation from Dr Jan Hruska, co-founder of Sophos, who will talk about the growth of one of Oxfordshire’s largest software companies.

Sophos is a world leader in IT security and control, offering daily protection to […]

11th September 2008 - 6.00pm to 8.30pm
Science Oxford, St Clements, Oxford, OX4 1BD

*Price: £20+VAT (£10+VAT for Trust members)

The new ITsON series continues on the 11th September 2008 with a programme exploring some of the opportunities that exist for engaging with our local universities. Universities are a valuable component of the local ICT sector, providing a […]

Use the challenge of climate change to generate new commercial opportunities for your business.
Hear from business owners who have already used the green agenda to drive their businesses forward, including:

Ken Davis of Automotive Management
David Wilsdon of Green Accountancy
Timon Colgrove of Hunts Litho Print Ltd.

With an introduction from business organisations, such as the Banbury Chamber of Commerce, […]

The OEP launches its Horizons and Futures lecture series with an essential talk on the national and global issues affecting the economic development of Oxfordshire.

Also featuring an introduction by OEP Chairman Frank Nigriello to explain the aims and objectives of OEP in running the Horizons and Futures series.
Friday 21st November, 7:30 - 9:30am
Unipart Conference Centre, […]

Experts discuss changes in the EU and its effect on the UK, with a particular focus on European politics and business.
Friday 28th November, 7:30 - 9:30am
Unipart Conference Centre, Oxford
Cost: Free.
 

Please email the OEP at sreya.rao@oxfordshire.gov.uk or call 01865 810813 if you are interested in attending this event.

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Experts in the region present evidence from Oxfordshire, explaining what the numbers are telling us about the current and future state of the economy.

Also featuring speakers on what has worked for economic development in Oxfordshire thus far and how to move forward.
Friday 5th December, 7:30 - 9:30am
Unipart Conference Centre, Oxford
Cost: Free.
 

Please email the OEP at sreya.rao@oxfordshire.gov.uk or […]