Minister for Science, Research and Innovation visits Oxford North to see our masterplan and new labs being built
22/02/2024
We warmly welcomed Andrew Griffith MP, Minister of State for the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology to our site.
The Minister was thoroughly engaged as we shared with him our masterplan and how it supports the Government’s innovation agenda.
He also had the opportunity to see first-hand the delivery of our new innovation district and how it has been specifically designed to foster creativity and collaboration amongst science and technology businesses at all stages of their growth by providing inspiring new labs, homes, amenities and public spaces.
The Minister met with:
- Professor Dame Sue Black, Baroness Black of Strome, DBE, OBE, President, St John’s College, Oxford
- Bernard Taylor CVO, CBE, DCL, Chair, Thomas White Oxford
- William Donger, CEO, Thomas White Oxford
- Victoria Collett, Development Director, Thomas White Oxford
- Graham Tyler, MD Real Estate, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
- David Camp, CEO, Stanhope PLC
We were grateful to the Minister for his time, valuable insights and support in driving forward innovation.
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