About Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire is a place steeped in knowledge; a place at the forefront of hi-tech growth, research and pioneering new technology; a place that attracts investors and propels innovation into the world through collaboration, dynamic business ecosystems and a remarkable will for collaboration.
Oxfordshire is a globally-leading, critical mass of science, learning, talent, intellect and inspiration. There is a culture of pushing boundaries, of pioneering advances and entrepreneurship.
This innovation starts with our communities. Oxfordshire is home to the UK’s largest network of Community Action Groups which strive to make the county a safer, fairer and more sustainable place to live, work and visit. The network runs over 4,000 events per year, supported by over 200,000 volunteer hours. Oxfordshire’s councils are also committed to delivering social value and improving health, wellbeing and environmental stewardship through their place shaping activities, such as Oxfordshire County Council’s Marmot Place project.
We have investment-rich clusters
We have well-established, investment-rich clusters in life sciences, space and advanced manufacturing, energy and future mobility. The world-renowned University of Oxford and Oxford Brookes University along with major national research institutions and international businesses are all based here.
They are supported by super clusters in science and innovation parks such as Harwell, Culham, Oxford Science Park, Arc Oxford and Milton Park where world-leading facilities, businesses and the brightest minds in science come together to deliver life-changing advances and new technology.
The intellectual capacity and talent emerging from the universities is driving a phenomenal rate of spinout businesses which are scaling up into commercially viable ventures, including some which have risen to ‘unicorn’ status.
A desirable place to live
We have outstanding transport connections – our partners and talent in London and Cambridge are easily reached – and Government investment in new rail links across the Oxford Cambridge Corridor will open accessibility further, reaching new markets and talent, and encouraging investment for housing and infrastructure.
In addition, Oxfordshire is a highly desirable place to live. The beautiful medieval city of Oxford sits alongside quintessentially English towns and villages, strong heritage and cultural assets, stunning countryside and outstanding natural beauty from the Cotswolds to the Chilterns. Oxford is one of the most sustainable cities in the UK. It has a higher-than-average proportion of residents committed to walking, cycling and using electric vehicles – and one of England’s highest recycling rates.
Indeed, it is the incredible environment – and strong stewardship of natural assets from local stakeholders – that is supporting Oxfordshire’s innovation and investment in the green economy.
An exciting future lies ahead. The time to join us is now.
