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Our CEO, Anna Strongman’s, predictions for 2024
12 January 2024
“The life sciences market is softening, partly due to overall quantum of venture capital investing in the sector, however, scientific advancements and the growing endeavours of spin outs is still driving growth…
Oxford University Development marks delivery milestone at Begbroke
18 September 2023
Oxford University Development (OUD), the joint venture partnership between Oxford University and Legal & General, has ‘topped out’ two new buildings at Begbroke Science Park…
Oxford University Development marks first delivery milestone
16 February 2023
The Life and Mind Building, enabled by a £200 million investment from Legal & General, is the largest project undertaken by the University to date.
Oxford University Development (OUD), the joint venture partnership between Oxford University and Legal & General, has marked the halfway point in construction of its first project since OUD’s inception in 2019…
Work to start on site at Begbroke Science Park to deliver 135,00 sqft of new research facilities for Oxford University
31 August 2022
Oxford University Property Development (OUPD), the joint venture bringing together the land, vision and opportunities of Oxford University with the investment and development management skills of Legal & General, has announced today (31 August 2022) that Mace has been appointed to deliver the next phase of development at Begbroke Science Park (BSP).
Team led by Hawkins/Brown named as winner of Begbroke design competition
11 April 2022
A design team led by Hawkins/Brown has won the competition to produce the masterplan for the proposed development of the area around Begbroke Science Park just north of Oxford into a world-leading innovation district…
Come along to an exhibition of design competition entries for a new Innovation District at Begbroke on 28 February
15 Feb 2022
Oxford University Development (OUD) is holding a one-day exhibition of entries to its masterplan design competition for the proposed Innovation District near Begbroke and Yarnton…
Begbroke Science Park expansion gets the go-ahead
31 Jan 2022
Oxford University Development Ltd (OUD) has received approval for the construction of two new buildings at Begbroke Science Park…
Begbroke design competition shortlist announced
14 Jan 2022
Oxford University Development Ltd (OUD) has announced the five shortlisted entries to the Begbroke design competition it launched in November last year…
Court Place Gardens redevelopment given planning consent
23 Nov 2021
Oxford City Council have resolved to grant planning permission for an important project to replace and expand the graduate housing at Court Place Gardens in Iffley…
Design competition launched for £1bn Innovation District at Begbroke
8 Nov 2021
Oxford University Development (OUD), the £4bn joint venture between the University of Oxford and Legal & General Capital, has launched an international competition to find a team to design the masterplan for its world-leading £1billion...
Planning application submitted for Begbroke Science park expansion
22 Sept 2021
Oxford University Development Ltd (OUD) has applied for final planning approval for the proposed construction of two new buildings at Begbroke Science Park...
Improvement works planned at Court Place Gardens woodland
3 Sept 2021
With plans to redevelop the graduate accommodation at Court Place Gardens in Iffley progressing fast, the University is taking the opportunity to improve the woodland between the site and the river, with the aim of creating a more diverse and wildlife-friendly environment that local people can enjoy…
Legal agreements exchanged on Phase 1 of Begbroke Science Park development plans
16 July 2021
The University’s plans to expand Begbroke Science Park are progressing fast…
Court Place Gardens planning application submitted
6 May 2021
Oxford University Development Ltd (OUD) has applied for planning permission for an important project to renew the graduate housing at Court Place Gardens in Iffley...
Share your views on redeveloping Court Place Gardens
22 March 2021
The University is planning to replace the graduate housing at Court Place Gardens in Iffley, and an online public consultation has been launched to find out what staff, students, neighbours and members of the public think of its proposals…
Anna Strongman appointed
7 July 2020
Anna Strongman, the current Managing Partner of leading UK property developer Argent Services LLP, has been appointed as the new CEO of Oxford University…
Major new partnership for the University with Legal & General Group plc
June 2019
In June 2019 the Vice-Chancellor announced a major new partnership for the University with Legal & General Group plc, enabling us to move forward with our commitments to address the high cost of accommodation for our staff and students and to develop innovation districts. Both of these are key objectives of the University’s current five-year Strategic Plan....
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