Grassroots

Exit Right – Fundraising & Pitching
2022-06-23 17:30 - 18:30 UTC | https://www.wcfi.co.uk/venue/wood-centre-for-innovation/, https://www.wcfi.co.uk/venue/wood-centre-for-innovation/
Fundraising & Pitching
The right business pitch is vital for telling your company narrative and striking a chord with investors. Having developed two software companies, MD of OION, Richard Cooper will give you the inside track on pitching and angel funding….
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Exit Right - July 7th - Product Market Fit
2022-07-07 17:30 - 18:30 | https://www.wcfi.co.uk/venue/wood-centre-for-innovation/, https://www.wcfi.co.uk/venue/wood-centre-for-innovation/
Product Market Fit
You have a good idea but you need to know that your product has a market. Product market fit is the first step in building a successful venture. Expert advice from entrepreneurs Phil Wakefield and Mark Preston will help put you on the right track…
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Thursday Treat - Members' Lunch
2022-10-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Grassroots Workspace, 46 Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HT, United Kingdom
To all Grassroots members: you are invited to a Thursday Treat on 06.10.2022 at 1pm for cold sandwiches, salads and nibbles.
There will also be a surprise guest!

Investor Pitching Fast Track
2023-02-06 - 2023-02-27 | Location Harwell Innovation Centre Building, 173 Curie Avenue Harwell, OX11 0QG, Oxford, OX11 0QG
About this event

1 day 7 hours
Mobile eTicket

Equity investment can be an excellent way to fund growth and investors can bring more than capital to the table, many bring a wealth of expertise, experience, and contacts that serve to further expedite growth objectives. But how do you reach investors and how do you optimally prepare in order to ‘stand out’ from the hundreds and thousands of approaches they receive.
Following OxLEP’s hugely successful ‘Pitch to the Panel’ events, we are running yet another 2-day Investor Pitching Fast Track workshop, specifically designed to take you from zero to comprehensive pitch deck able to withstand investor scrutiny. Workshop modules have been specifically designed to share best practice and cover the essential elements of a pitch deck, whilst guest speakers have been chosen to highlight what investors look for, and the in person nature of the event provides the ability to collaborate closely with and learn from your peers in small groups throughout.
Day one of the two-day event follows an intensive agenda of core learning, peer discussion, guest presentations, and hands on support from specialists. Day two allows for additional pitch deck building and preparation before ‘pitching practice’ begins. Each delegate will have the opportunity to pitch their proposition for 10 minutes with 5 minutes Q&A and invaluable feedback from their peers.
What better way to prepare for your investment journey than being surrounded by specialists able to inform your pitch content and trusted peers helping you finetune your delivery?

What delegates say
“The Investor Pitching Fast Track course run by OxLEP is fantastic. The content of the course is well pitched to a range of businesses at various stages of their investment journey. There are a range of external speakers who deliver hour long sessions covering a variety of relevant topics. The sessions cover talks from established business in advanced stages of investment through to actual investors giving an inside viewpoint. These speakers added an incredible amount of value. The sessions were perfectly run by OxLEP and set in a great environment. I cannot recommend this course enough and will be looking to take advantage of as much as possible from OxLEP based on this experience.” Tim Barry, Bikeable
“The last two days investor pitching training workshop organised by OxLEP escalate programme was truly fascinating and eye-opening. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it and appreciated this encounter with so many fellow entrepreneurs who are also going through the same journey. OxLEP has done a great job of pulling together a group of enthusiastic, passionate, and high calibre peers with a great drive to make a positive contribution to the society. I love the vibe and I love the atmosphere, many thanks to Andrea, Sarah, and for supporting us in the journey. For fellow entrepreneurs: if you have been building your business for a little while, but wondering how to take your business to the next level. This is a great workshop offering just that. It not only gives you the opportunities to hear the experience directly from some highly successful entrepreneurs who live and breathe every day running a real-world business, but also will give you the down to the earth advice on how to navigate the complex innovation support landscape, getting the right advice/support at the right time for your specific business. My experience clearly shows that these are two days well spent! Highly recommended!” Dr Erica Yang, Chilton Computing Limited
“A Fantastic two day fast track workshop with OxLEP Business. It was great to pitch our proposition to the delegates today. So many great take aways, top tips from industry experts, feedback on our investor pitch and I couldn’t have asked for a better group of delegates to share the time with, some truly inspiring and incredible people.” Victoria Jeffrey, uWatch

Who is this event for?
This event is for SMEs looking to become investment-ready, entrepreneurs and business owners who want to learn how to prepare and deliver an engaging and comprehensive investor pitch.
NB: Delegates MUST be able to attend both days.

Agenda
Monday 16th January 2023
09.30 – 10.00 – Coffee and Registration
10.00 – 10.15 – Welcome
10.15 – 11.15 – Workshop – ‘Essentials and nice to haves of a pitch deck’
11.15 – 11.30 – Break
11.30 – 12.00 – Guest speaker – ‘Pitching to investors; a company’s perspective’
12.00 – 13.00 – Workshop – ‘Importance of telling the story’
13.00 – 14.00 – Lunch
14.00 – 15.00 – Workshop – ‘Getting the business valuation right’
15.00 – 15.30 – Guest speaker – ‘What investors look for’
15.30 – 15.45 – Break
15.45 – 16.15 – Workshop – ‘Identifying and protecting Intellectual Property’
16.15 – 16.45 – Workshop – ‘The importance of Team’
16.45 – 17.00 – Wrap up

Tuesday 17th January 2023
09.00 – 09.15 – Coffee
09.15 – 09.45 – Workshop – ‘Doing your homework and pitching with confidence’
09.45 – 10.45 – Group prep and Coffee
10.45 – 13.05 – Pitching
13.05 – 14.00 – Lunch
14.00 – 15.20 – Pitching
15.20 – 15.30 – Break
15.30 – 16.50 – Pitching
16.50 – 17.00 – Wrap up and Close

How to attend
Workshop places are limited to 16, with no more than one person from any single company. Companies can be at any stage of growth but must be incorporated i.e. registered with Companies House.
Please register your interest for this event and the eScalate team will contact you with some initial checks to ensure your suitability for the workshop.
NB: Should all of the places be taken when you come to book, simply email the team at escalate@oxfordshirelep.com and they will prioritise you for the next workshop.

For more information about the eScalate programme, visit: www.oxfordshirelep.com/escalate
Please note that this support is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and are delivered as part of the eScalate programme to help SMEs. By engaging in this programme you are being offered assistance under the De Minimis regulation which allows a company to receive up to but not exceeding €200,000 of public funding (at the applicable exchange rate) of De Minimis aid over a rolling three-tax year fiscal period. This de minimis declaration does not cover undertakings engaged in: the primary production of agricultural goods and fisheries/aquaculture, road freight, services of general economic interest and export related activities and activities favouring domestic over imported goods. Please note, support cannot be given to undertakings (businesses) in difficulty. In order to receive support from this programme, you will be required to complete an application form and other relevant documentation.

Made Simple: Procurement
2023-02-06 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
Although all businesses are involved with procurement on a daily basis, we aren’t necessarily consciously engaged in how best it can serve or how to engage effectively with the procurement teams of other organisations. Navigating this process can initially be bewildering, and for some intimidating, but getting it right can set your course for longevity and success.
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International Day of Women and Girls in Science
2023-02-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
Fri, 10 February 2023, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
The Krembil Research Institute will be hosting a free livestream event on February 10, 2023 in recognition of International Day of Women and Girls in Science. This is an open public education event geared towards high school and early university age students of all genders.
This is a unique opportunity to meet with and hear from trailblazing scientists and clinicians, who are working on ground-breaking discoveries that could help solve arthritis, vision and brain disease.
The virtual event will feature three highly accomplished female scientists and clinicians. Amina Adama, MSc (PhD Candidate), Laura Passalent, MHSc (Physiotherapist and Clinician Investigator) and Karen Davis, PhD (Senior Scientist) will give short TED talk-style presentations on their lives and careers, as well as what inspired them to enter the fields of brain, arthritis and vision research.
The event, moderated by CBC Host Mary Ito, is meant to inspire and engage young minds and is geared towards anyone with an interest in STEM education.

Defining social data science as the science of social measurement
2023-02-13 13:30 - 15:00 | Online
Mon, 13 February 2023, 13:45 – 14:45 GM

Valentines Cheese & Wine at Grassroots
2023-02-14 | Grassroots Workspace, 46 Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HT, United Kingdom
Valentine’s Day is a time when people show feelings of love, affection and friendship. It is celebrated in many ways worldwide and falls on February 14 each year. Many people see Valentine’s Day as a special day to express one’s love for another.
At Grassroots we are showing our members our love over a nice Cheese & Wine event.

2023-02-16 | institute of Development & Regenerative Medicine, Campus, Old Road, Roosevelt Dr, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7DQ, United Kingdom
Want to find out more about the new @bhf research facility?
Register to attend the launch of the Heart of Oxford Business Board on the 16th Feb, in support of the @TheBHF . Come and meet other businesses who want to make an impact in their community as well as hear from local researches about their life-saving projects. Learn about the powerful work the @bhf does and how your business can support.
You can also book a complimentary CPR workshop for your business! Book your place here…

Using LinkedIn Like a Pro Webinar
2023-02-21 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
Are you like many business people that are on LinkedIn but not sure what to do and how to use it?
This 45 minute session is targeted at professionals who want and need to use LinkedIn within their business activities, but want it to be efficient with less time spent and real results generated.
In this session I will teach the attendees:

How to set up an engaging top card of your profile
How to get better indexing (yes, optimisation)
How to construct a Post that gets far better engagement
With the emphasis on using the current algorithm to get the best reach possible for their activities
I will outline the current do’s and don’ts so you know what to do and what to avoid

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Allan Associates - Recruitment Hub
2023-02-22 10:00 - 2023-03-27 10:00 | Online
Don’t miss our HR Hub with inspirational speaker, Nick Elston
If you haven’t yet booked to attend Allen Associates Zoom HR Hub on Wednesday, 22 February at 10am, why not join us?
Nick will share his personal journey from mental illness to professional speaker, and ways to help others find their voice, personally and in business.
Visit our HR Hub for more details and email to reserve your free place

Young Directors’ Meet Up – February 2023
2023-02-23 18:00 - 21:00 | The Beech House,, 17 Penn Road,, Beaconsfield,, HP9 2PN, United Kingdom
We wanted to add some flair and excitement to our events by meeting in unique venues across the county. The Beech House in Beaconsfield was a perfect choice!
The Beech House, Beaconsfield is known for its great food and friendly welcoming atmosphere.
So, book your ticket, come along and hear an inspirational short talk from a dynamic local director, eat some delicious finger food and network with fellow directors.
Speaker – Rachel Harris from StriveX
We are delighted to welcome Rachel Harris, Director at StriveX and hear about her impressive business journey.
What have others told us they liked about this event:
“Everyone is so willing to share and mix with each other”
“Talks from the guest speakers were very insightful and useful. I also spoke to them afterwards and they were both happy to discuss anything I wanted to know more about”
“The attendees and atmosphere added to the buzz and the food was good!”

Details

Date:
23 February, 2023 – 23 February, 2023

Time:

6:00pm – 9:00pm
Registration from 5:30pm

Price:
From £20.00

Location:

The Beech House, 17 Penn Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 2PN

Please note:

Parking: There are a number of car parks available nearby. Please note that some carparks in Beaconsfield have a maximum parking time allowance that is less than the length of this event. See all carparking details in Beaconsfield.
Photography / video: We plan to take photographs and record video of this event for future promotional activity including social media. If you do not wish to appear in the photographs or the video – please let us know either when making your booking, via email to events@bbf.uk.com or by advising a member of the BBF team when you arrive at the venue.
Networking: To aid networking, a delegate list will be circulated in advance of the session. The delegate list will link to your online business profile from the member directory on the website. Please take this opportunity to gather a background understanding about each business attending and also to update your own profile and make sure it is published – as those attending will be taking a look.
Covid safe guidelines: We ask that you do not attend this event if you have any symptoms of coronavirus (however mild).
Our environmental impact: We are working hard to reduce the environmental impact of our events and lower our carbon footprint as much as possible. Find out more here.

Contact:
Buckinghamshire Business First Events Team
events@bbf.uk.com

Waiting List:
Once the event is fully booked you can be added to our waiting list.

Attachments:

Our Environmental Impact
Covid Safe Guidelines

DETAILS

Date:
February 23
Time:

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Website:
https://bbf.uk.com/event/young-directors-meet-up-february-2023

ORGANISER

Buckinghamshire Business First Events Team
Email:
events@bbf.uk.com
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VENUE

The Beech House 17 Penn Road Beaconsfield HP9 2PN

17 Penn Road Beaconsfield HP9 2PN + Google Map

Women in the Brain Sciences
2023-03-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
Tue, March 7, 2023, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Join us for this winter for Sunnybrook Foundation’s Virtual Impact Series “Inventing the Future of Health Care Together” to hear from our experts who are transforming care for patients at Sunnybrook and far beyond.
Registration is now open for our third panel, Women in the Brain Sciences. In celebration of International Women’s Day and Brain Health Awareness Month, join us for a panel featuring some of Sunnybrook’s most accomplished female scientists from the Hurvtiz Brain Sciences Program. Hear about their personal journeys in medicine and research, and learn about the groundbreaking work they’re doing to transform patient care. Don’t miss this opportunity to be inspired by the brilliant women at Sunnybrook who are leading the way in the brain sciences.
The session will include a Q&A period for our experts to answer your questions. Questions can be submitted ahead of time or during the event and will be answered as time permits.
Women in the Brain Sciences
Thursday, March 7, 2023
6:00 – 7:00pm
Panelists:

Dr. Isabelle Aubert – Senior Scientist

Dr. Aubert is a Senior Scientist at Sunnybrook Research Institute and a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Brain Repair and Regeneration. Her lab, the Brain Repair Group, focuses on developing therapies to stop neurodegeneration and promote regeneration, particularly related to Alzheimer disease. Her approaches include gene therapy, immunotherapy, regenerative therapeutics, and non-invasive delivery to the brain using MRI-guided focused ultrasound.

Dr. Sandra Black – Scientific Director, Dr. Sandra Black Centre for Brain Resilience and Recovery

Dr. Black is an internationally renowned cognitive and stoke neurologist and Director of the Dr. Sandra Black Centre for Brain Resilience and Recovery at Sunnybrook. For over 30 years, she has been actively engaged in research and clinical trials using neuroimaging, clinical measures, genetics, and neuropathology to study brain-behavior relationships in dementia. In 2022, she was ranked one of the highest cited women scientists in Canada and the world.

Dr. Jennifer Rabin – Neuropsychology Lead, Harquail Centre for Neuromodulation

Dr. Rabin is a clinical neuropsychologist and a scientist in the Hurvitz Brain Sciences Research Program at Sunnybrook. As the Neuropsychology Lead, Harquail Centre for Neuromodulation, her research explores cognitive, behavioural, and psychosocial changes associated with novel neuromodulation strategies, including low-intensity focused ultrasound (FUS) to open the blood-brain barrier in patients with Alzheimer’s disease, and high-intensity FUS to treat severe psychiatric and neurological conditions, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, major depressive disorder, and essential tremor.

Dr. Amy Yu – Neurologist and Clinician Scientist

Dr. Yu is a stoke neurologist and clinician scientist within the Hurvitz Brain Sciences Research Program. Her research focuses on measuring, monitoring, and improving stroke care in the population. Recognized as a distinguished new investigator, she has received several notable awards, including the Heart and Stroke Henry J. M. Barnett Scholarship and the American Academy of Neurology Michael S. Pessin Stroke Leadership Prize.
Moderator:

Christina Topp – Vice President, Marketing & Community Engagement, Sunnybrook Foundation

Christina provides leadership to Sunnybrook Foundation’s marketing, events and community giving portfolios. Together, these teams assist Sunnybrook in its mission to invent the future of health care by raising awareness of the work the Hospital and inspiring community support and giving. Christina has over twenty years of experience in the non-profit sector spearheading initiatives that drive revenue, create sustainable partnerships and build brand reputation at national and local levels.
For more information about this and other sessions in Inventing the Future of Health care Together, please visit https://sunnybrook.ca/foundation/your-impact/virtual-impact-series.html

Red Nose Day 17th March 2023
2023-03-17 | Grassroots Workspace, 46 Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HT, United Kingdom
RED NOSE DAY IS BACK
No matter what life throws at us – there’s nothing quite like Red Nose Day.
Red Nose Day is back on Friday 17 March. Register now to get involved and get your free fundraising pack.
No matter what you do this year, together we’ll help people going through the toughest times of their lives.

GET FUNDRAISING
Red Nose Day is back on Friday 17 March 2023. Join thousands of people up and down the country getting involved.
Register now to get your free fundraising pack and set up your JustGiving page.
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Mothers Day - Don't Forget!
2023-03-19 | Grassroots Workspace, 46 Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HT, United Kingdom
Mother’s Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family or individual, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on different days in many parts of the world, most commonly in the months of March or May.
Mothering Sunday is the fourth Sunday of Lent, usually landing it sometime in March. Traditionally, it is a day on which people visit the church they were baptised in and on which they honour their mother. Both Roman Catholic and Anglican churches in the UK observe Mothering Sunday.
Apart from the church-based activities of Mothering Sunday, Mother’s Day is celebrated in ways similar to celebrations in the US, Australia and elsewhere.

Oxford Vascular Biology Symposium 2023
2023-03-27 | The MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, John Radcliffe Hospital Headington, Oxford, OX3 9DS, United Kingdom
Keynote Speakers:
Guillermo Oliver, Northwestern University, USA:
Lymphangiocrine signaling in regeneration
Kari Alitalo, University of Helsinki, Finland:
Vascular growth factors
Speakers:
Mariona Graupera, Barcelona, Spain:
Lymphangiogenesis in cancer
Karina Yaniv, Weizmann Institute, Israel:
Lymphatic vessels in embryonic development
Hong Chen, Harvard Medical School:
Lymphatics in cardiovascular and metabolic diseases
Tatiana Petrova, Ludwig Institute, Switzerland:
Mechanisms of lymphatic renewal
Christiana Ruhrberg, University College London, UK:
Developmental origins of lymphatic endothelial cells
Catherine Porcher, University of Oxford, UK:
Lineage tracing of endothelium
Graeme Birdsey, Imperial College London, UK:
Transcription factors in lymphangiogenesis

Coffee & Cake Morning
2023-03-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Grassroots Workspace, 46 Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HT, United Kingdom
All members are welcome for a social event in Grassroots.
Coffee & Cake will be provided from 10:00
You are welcome to bring in your own special recipe
Vegan and gluten-free are provided

World Penguin Day
2023-04-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Grassroots Workspace, 46 Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HT, United Kingdom
April 25 is World Penguin Day, a celebration of one of the most charming and unique animal species in the world. This day aims to teach people more about penguins, their habitats, and their importance in the ecosystem. It also raises awareness about the ways in which we can help protect penguins and their environment as, alarmingly, out of the 17 existing species of penguins, 11 have been classified as endangered.

A message from BioTrinity Enhanced Event Supporter
2023-04-25 15:00
Innovate UK will drive transformational health innovation to improve health and economic growth in the UK.
Through our flagship grant funding mechanism, Biomedical Catalyst, we help small and medium sized businesses test and develop innovative health and care solutions across life sciences, including therapeutics, medical devices, and digital health.
Come along to our session on day one of BioTrinity in the Business Track on 25th April at 3pm, to find out more about Biomedical Catalyst, our Pilot Accelerator, and join our panel discussion on how the evolution of Biomedical Catalyst can help drive commercialisation and growth of health innovation across the UK.
https://www.ukri.org/councils/innovate-uk/

Get started with Quantum Computing: hands-on workshop with Classiq
2023-05-01 17:00 - 18:30
Classiq is a quantum software company that has a leading quantum algorithms development platform. Classiq allows you to generate optimized quantum circuits, visualize and analyze them interactively, and execute them on real hardware with only 3 simple clicks!
Although we were led to think that a quantum algorithm is synonymous with a quantum circuit, this is not true! A specific quantum algorithm (even a quantum adder) can have infinite quantum circuits that implement it! The Classiq Platform will generate an optimal quantum circuit for you, according to your quantum algorithm and the available resources (like the number of qubits, the circuit depth, the hardware connectivity map, etc.)
Join us for a hands-on workshop with Classiq and the Oxford Quantum Information Society. In the workshop, we will discuss the Classiq Platform and quantum algorithm design. Then we will simply start using the platform, hands-on, and see how easy it could be to generate optimized circuits for complicated algorithms, understand them, and then run them on real hardware!
Corpus Christi College Merton Street Oxford OX1 4JF

Coronation Celebration
2023-05-04 12:00 - 15:00 | Grassroots Workspace, 46 Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HT, United Kingdom
Early King’s Coronation celebration party Thursday 4th of May.
Grassroots Workspace will be gearing up to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty The King.
The National Coronation dish ‘Quiche’ will be served as other nibbles.
Look your best!

Time: from 12:00 till 3 pm.

OBN: Student Science Social
2023-05-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Grassroots Workspace, 46 Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HT, United Kingdom
OBN & Nucleate UK: ‘Student Science Social’ Networking Evening.
Here at OBN, we are committed to supporting early stage innovation in the life sciences industry, so are delighted to be partnering with the entrepreneurial student networking group, Nucleate on a series of ‘Student Science Social’ events throughout 2023.
The first of these will take place at the ‘Grassroots Workspace’ on Woodstock Road on 10 May 2023, from 18:00 till 20:00.
The purpose of the evening will be to provide a place for the Nucleate community to meet and build new relationships with commercial partners from across the life sciences ecosytem; in essence all of the people they will need to know throughout their growth journey as future leaders.
The evening includes drinks and nibbles, is complimentary to attend, but please kindly note that an approval process will be in place.

Afternoon Tea Networking
2023-05-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Witney Business & Innovation Centre, Windrush House, Windrush Industrial Park, Burford Road, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 7DX, United Kingdom
We’re celebrating the King’s coronation on May 8th with a special treat for our community members! Join us for a delightful afternoon tea, featuring an array of delicious scones, sandwiches, cakes, and plenty of tea to go around.
If you’re interested in attending this event, visit the Witney reception on May 11th at 12 pm for some free networking.

Tea Detox Tuesday
2023-05-16 | Witney Business & Innovation Centre, Windrush House, Windrush Industrial Park, Burford Road, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 7DX, United Kingdom
Mark your calendars for Tea Detox Tuesday on May 16th at our Business and Innovation Centre! We believe in promoting a healthy and sustainable lifestyle, and what better way to start your day than with a cup of detoxifying tea? Join us on this day to receive a complimentary cup of detox tea, which is designed to help you flush out toxins and boost your metabolism. Not only will you feel refreshed and invigorated, but you’ll also have the opportunity to connect with other members of our community who share your commitment to wellness. We look forward to seeing you there!

Mental health wellness lunch
2023-05-18 12:00 - 14:00
Here at Grassroots, we care about everyone’s mental health and well-being, as this is mental health well-being week we encourage healthy eating. Healthy eating can improve our stress and anxiety levels and impact our productivity during the workday.

Healthy breakfast
2023-05-24 09:30 - 10:30 | Grassroots Workspace, 46 Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HT, United Kingdom
This month of Mental health awareness, we are treating our members to healthier breakfast options in Grassroots. Stay positive, work positive, and think positive. Look after your mental health and eat healthily!

Exit Right 2023
2023-05-25 17:30 - 18:30 | Witney Business & Innovation Centre, Windrush House, Windrush Industrial Park, Burford Road, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 7DX, United Kingdom
Come and hear the real-life story of start-up to exit from David Llewellyn, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Oxford-based biotech company, DJS Antibodies. Founded in 2014, DJS was acquired by AbbVie in October 2022 for $255m to access their lead IPF programme as well as revolutionary HEPTAD platform. David will talk about how the company started, the knife-edge decisions they had to make along the way, and the key turning points.
Speaker:
David Llewellyn, Managing Director & Co-Founder, DJS Antibodies
David led DJS Antibodies from initiation through to its acquisition by AbbVie in 2022. He loves discovery, and so is motivated by the pursuit of developing totally novel therapeutics. He has more than 10 years’ experience in evolutionary immunology, antibody characterisation and myeloid cell biology, and he leads the team at DJS in the pursuit to create world-changing antibody therapeutics.
Having originally come from the sunny shores of Australia, David came to the UK to complete a PhD at the University of Oxford’s Jenner Institute, supported by a Rhodes Scholarship. While studying he co-founded and led the Good Lad Initiative, an organisation promoting positive masculinity and gender equality amongst groups of young men. David remains committed to promoting values of equality and diversity throughout DJS and more broadly.

The Science of ADHD: Navigating Neurodiversity
2023-05-31 16:30 - 20:30
A simple scroll through Instagram or TikTok and you’ll be left questioning: do I have ADHD? The rise in ADHD in adults is undeniable. But only over the last decade has ADHD been formally recognised in the UK. It has been suggested that about 1.5 million adults in the UK have ADHD but only 120,000 have been diagnosed. Waiting times to access an adult ADHD specialist clinic in the NHS can be up to 2 years or more. It’s hard to find support and help.
From dopamine dips, hits, and myths, how ADHD can present differently in women than men, and the neuroscience of neurodiversity; this talk is designed to give you an increased awareness and understanding of an ADHD brain. It will include advice and tips on how to navigate a neurotypical world as a neurodivergent person.
This talk will also highlight how society is demanding change. People are increasingly recognising and accepting neurodiversity and self-defining as neurodivergent. Surely, it’s time for the world to alter neurotypical societal standards as they are fast becoming outdated.
Doors open at 6.45 pm, talk starts at 7.30 pm – come down early to grab a good seat!

Multiple dates Industry Insights Seminar Series
2023-06-01 12:00 - 13:30
Scientific seminars at the interface of academia and industry – brought to you by the University of Oxford’s Business Partnership’s Office

About this event

To register for this event, please use the ‘select a date’ button
1 June 2023 12.00 – 13.15 followed by a networking lunch
There will be 2 seminars:
1. UK positioning as a cancer vaccine superpower- hyperbole or reality?
Presenter: Dr. Lennard Lee, Associate Professor, and Medical Oncologist
Organisation: University of Oxford. Institute of Developmental and Regenerative Medicine (IDRM) Old Road Campus, University of Oxford Roosevelt Drive Headington OX3 7TY

International Conference on Business, Management and Finance
2023-06-02 09:00 - 2023-06-04 18:00
International Conference on Business, Management, and Finance Conference aim is to continuously improve the standards of the international community of researchers, scholars, and scientists by exposing them to the latest trends, developments, and challenges in the field. ICBMF is a forum for discussion and we encourage every participant to make a contribution by sharing their unique perspectives and knowledge.
Murray Edwards College University of Cambridge
Huntingdon Rd Cambridge CB3 0DF
UK
