News
Young Enterprise: Oxfordshire's Young Enterprise teams gathered at Temple Cowley Shopping Centre to show their wares. The companies, which are formed by teenagers taking part in this national contest, were revealing their products for the first time .... Oxford Times
Music: d'Overbroeck's student Clifford Carr was one of two talented musicians to play at the Sheldonian Theatre on Saturday 6th February as part of Oxford Philomusica’s Young Artists Platform
Commercial Property: Carter Jonas has appointed property investment expert Charles Gardner as partner to drive its asset management business. Based in Oxford and London, Charles was formerly Head of Office Portfolio for Crown Estate ... Carter Jonas news
Science: Oxford schools get to decide which research projects win time on the Diamond Light Source synchrotron ... Oxford Mail Jan 10
Oxford Property: Prices of new homes in Oxford have soared by almost 15% according to Carter Jonas Oxford Times, Jan 10
Commercial Property: A building once part of the former Oxfam premises in Summertwon has undergon a £1m refurb ... In Business Jan 10
Cotswolds property: A charming Cotswolds house has been restored to picture-perfect style ... Oxford Times Jan 10
Cowley Road Carnival: Cowley Road Carnival Chiefs get a bit inventive - wacky races, solar-powered vehicles and weird and wonderful machines could fill the streets of East Oxford this year ... Oxford Mail Nov 09
Rowing: World record-breaking rower Sarah Outen visited former colleagues and pupils at Oxford's St Edward's School, where she worked before rowing solo across the Indian Ocean. Four thousand miles in 124 days, and just 500 bars of chocolate - how did she manage? Click here to find out
Property: Carter Jonas Oxford has seen an unprecedented jump in viewings this autumn. By mid-September the firm had shown more than 200 people around properties - a 20-fold increase over last year. "I can't believe thisis happening," says Oxford head Mark Charter. "We have some very popular properties on our books but this level of activity is incredible, even taking that into account. It's as if someone has flicked a switch and suddenly people are shopping for houses again."
Property: David Corrie, estate agent with Carter Jonas, has revealed a secret ambition to buy a cottage in the country for restoration. He's admits that 1 and 2 Manor Farm Cottages, which he has on his books, would be perfect. In a tiny hamlet north of Oxford, fronting the River Cherwell and surrounded by open fields, they couldn't be better located. They need completely renovating so, if you're in the market for a property like this, view them at Carter Jonas - they're obviously already attracting interest!
Education: Enterprising secondary school students are invited to enter companies for this year’s Young Enterprise Oxfordshire. Over 30 schools in Oxfordshire are already participating, more than last year, and a huge variety of ideas is anticipated. Last year's winners, Eclectic, went on to reach 12th in the national finals with their book and learning resource, Frideswide the Owl.
Education: Mansour Ahmed is a talented A level scholarship student originally from the Sudan with an amazing story to tell. He's on his way to Cambridge from d'Overbroecks College and you can listen to his interview on BBC Radio Oxford here.
Education: We recently managed the Oxfordshire Independent/State Schools Partnership celebration event for 200 science teachers in Oxfordshire. We put the programme together, produced video material, designed a new corporate identity and collateral and generated media coverage in print, TV and and radio. Here's what Tom Kempton, OISSP Project Director says:
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