Global Leadership Centre

A welcoming space for education, convening and retreat.

Just a few minutes’ walk from our main Park End Street building in Oxford lies the former Osney Power Station. We are developing this much-loved building to be an inspirational centre for global leadership education.

We look forward to welcoming you in late 2025.

Facilities

4

Teaching rooms

11

Breakout rooms

3

Dining spaces

1

Gym

1

Clubroom and terrace

121

Bedrooms

Learning with us

Our approach

We don't offer simple answers. We help you to ask questions of yourself and we equip you with the tools to communicate purpose and direction and to deal with difficult challenges. We help you to make sense of complexity and uncertainty.

Immersive learning

Our research translates to practical, innovative and stimulating executive education. Immersive processes allow you to remove yourself from your work pressures, allowing time for learning, networking and reflection.

Impactful leadership

You will be equipped to make wise decisions when faced with today’s challenges – resulting in positive impacts for your organisation, wider society and the world.

Virtual reality tour

Immerse yourself in the early stages of the transformation of the Global Leadership Centre. This VR tour allows you to experience the scale of our endeavour.

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History

Osney Power Station is an important part of Oxford's industrial heritage. It opened on 18 June 1892 on an island site within the River Thames approximately one mile to the west of Oxford’s city centre and powered the first electric lightbulb in Oxford.

The power station closed in 1968. It was used by Oxford University’s Engineering Department and most recently for museum storage.

It is a building of considerable character and is much loved by residents. Its brick faced elevations are retained to reflect the architectural history of the building.

Sustainability

We are committed to reducing waste, conserving resources and promoting sustainable practices.

Waste reduction We follow comprehensive waste reduction strategies, including recycling, responsible waste management and minimising single-use items.
Energy efficiency Renovations are following to Passivhaus standards and include air source heat pumps and solar panels.
Sustainable procurement We source sustainable and ethically produced materials, products and services whenever possible.