A story of continuous growth
1989-1999
1989 Planning permission for The Oxford Science Park, for formation & growth of science firms
1991 First building, The Magdalen Centre innovation hub, opened by UK Prime Minister John Major
1992 Sharp Laboratories’ European research centre opened
1994 Edmund Cartwright House constructed
1996/1998 Medawar Centre and Florey House completed
2000-2009
2000 Completion of Hinshelwood Building
2002 The Magdalen Centre doubled in size, creating largest innovation hub in Oxfordshire
2004 Completion of Oxfordshire’s first commercially available fitted laboratory suites
2007 Completion of The Sadler Building, a major new amenity building with additional space for the innovation hub
2008 Fletcher House, Winchester House and Minerva House completed
2009-2019
2010 Introduction of the ‘HUB’ office suites in The Magdalen Centre for micro-businesses
2016 Planning application approved for The Schrödinger Building
2018 Opening of The Schrödinger Building by Sam Gyimah MP, Minister of State
2019 Start of construction of The Bellhouse Building (Magdalen Centre extension); planning permission for two new buildings on Plot 16