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Saïd Business School has opened its doors to a state-of-the-art classroom that blends the virtual reach with real engagement. Named the Oxford Hub for International Virtual Education (HIVE), the space employs cutting-edge technology and is centered around a high-definition video wall. It is the first of its kind in the UK and only the second installation in the world.
Sobell House cares for people at the end of their lives and supports their families, friends and carers. They have been doing this throughout Oxfordshire for over 40 years.
Passengers in the “Eastern Arc” of Oxford can summon minibuses to pick them up on a street corner of their choice, thanks to a ground-breaking on-demand ride-sharing service launched by The Oxford Bus Company.
Two of Oxford’s finest restaurants have come togerther to create, what could be the ultimate Indian restaurant in Oxford.
With less than 4 weeks to go until the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force, You HR Consultancy Limited are busy supporting their ‘retained’ clients with what they need to do in order to be compliant from an HR perspective.
Our team of specialist family lawyers advise clients on all aspects of family law. We work with each client to identify the best approach for their particular circumstances. Our team also offers alternative dispute resolution services, including mediation, collaborative law and arbitration.
Oxford was last year ranked, for the second consecutive year, by PwC as the UK’s highest ranking city in their recent Good Growth for Cities report. Although it’s easy to pick holes in what is wrong with Oxford, it’s just as easy to overlook the long list of positives.
You may have just completed a fundraising round (in which case congratulations), or you may be pitching for investment (good luck).
Blenheim is launching a new competition to encourage local entrepreneurs and start-up businesses by offering them a contract and expert mentoring skills.
Last summer, we ran a feature on Wallers Estate agents. A rebrand, new staff and having just moved into their new branch on Banbury Road in Summertown, Wallers were beginning on a really exciting chapter in their development. A lot of big steps have been made in the 9 months since then and Wallers as a business, as a brand and as a major player in the Oxford property market hasn’t looked like even thinking of slowing down.
Towards the end of last year we highlighted the mixed nature of Oxfordshire’s housing market; overall annual house price growth contrasted with a decline in transaction volumes. Whilst this trend has continued into the first few months of this year, not helped perhaps by an unseasonably cold March, the onset of spring has already started to provide an added momentum that the region’s market needs.
Leaning towards outsourcing your IT but looking to assess the benefits from extended support?
Futurist Don Tapscott said blockchain will allow companies to revolutionise their business models, but how can the technology unblock your supply chain?
Whilst latest trends and industry buzzwords come and go, it looks as though agile working is one trend that’s definitely here to stay.
Business that’s good for Oxfordshire is good for your business