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Life sciences minister praises ‘special’ Oxford networks

George Freeman MP, the Minister for Life Sciences, praised the Oxford Academic Health Science Network in his speech during our Alumni Summit. Speaking at the Ashmolean Museum on 9 July, Mr Freeman said: “Something very special is going on here in Oxford in this AHSN. “The life sciences sector is doing extraordinary things. It’s all built on […]

Headlines and highlights from our July newsletter

Headlines and highlights from our July newsletter include: feedback from our annual Partnership Council meeting – read more > our latest reports – Annual Review 2014/15 and Q1 2015/16 Our showcase highlights wealth of innovation Patient safety update: Q initiative Come and meet us at Venturefest We’re hosting our first international summit Nominations open for […]

Working together to improve mental health services

The Oxford AHSN Clinical Networks’ annual Mental Health Meeting provided an opportunity to hear about the work of our mental health-related networks. More than 60 people from across the Oxford AHSN region attended on 2 June 2015, including local patients and representatives from trusts, clinical commissioning groups, higher education institutes and voluntary and community organisations. […]

Partnership Council highlights key progress and future priorities

The Oxford Academic Health Science Network’s second annual meeting provided an opportunity to hear about some of the major achievements from partnership working across our region in 2014/15. Discussions during the main session on 17 June picked out some of the highlights from our Annual Review – with the conversations continuing outside in our information […]

Oxford AHSN Annual Review 2014/15 published

The Oxford Academic Health Science Network has published its Annual Review for 2014/15. The 24-page report is packed with highlights and achievements from our 100+ workstreams which are helping us deliver our vision for best health for our population and prosperity for our region through rapid clinical innovation adoption. Oxford AHSN Chief Executive Prof Gary […]

New funding opportunities through AHSN-led programme

£1 million will be invested in small businesses developing new ideas addressing challenges in older people with multiple morbidities through a scheme led by Academic Health Science Networks (AHSNs). The SBRI Healthcare funding awards announced today (15 June) focus particuarly on products and services addressing unmet health needs relating to falls, incontinence and decline in […]

Our latest newsletter is out today

The Oxford Academic Health Science Network June newsletter includes invitations to key events including: our Partnership Council annual meeting on 17 June the e-health and big data technology showcase on 30 June It also contains lots of updates on our latest activities, award-winners and funding opportunities. More than 1,100 subscribers receive our newsletter every month. […]

Spreading innovation, improving health, promoting economic growth

A new report highlights the transformational contribution being made by the country’s 15 Academic Health Science Networks to spreading innovation, improving health and promoting economic growth. The ‘Impact Report’ is launched today (3 June) at the NHS Confederation Annual Conference and Exhibition in Liverpool. It includes a series of case studies from across the AHSN […]

Helping our partners and building new connections

The Oxford AHSN strengthened its relationship with 19 of our partner organisations by providing an opportunity for them to showcase their innovations at the BioTrinity international biopartnering event which attracted over 900 delegates and 500+ companies. Our innovation poster showcase brought people together and helped our partners make new connections. Comments from those who took […]

Join us to celebrate a year of successful partnerships

All partners – individuals and organisations – sharing our vision for best health and regional prosperity are welcome to join the Oxford Academic Health Science Network’s annual meeting and celebration. The Partnership Council meeting takes place at The Magdalen Centre, Oxford Science Park, on Wednesday 17 June from 4pm. There will be an opportunity to […]