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Research data, computing and software

We support world-leading research across sciences, humanities and social sciences, underpinned by first class digitally-enabled infrastructure, efficient business process, and robust management information.

Find out more about Research Data and Research Computing at Oxford.

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Oxford's super computer

Research computing

Oxford’s Research Computing enables world-leading research by providing the advanced computing, data, and software capabilities required for modern research. From large-scale simulations and data-intensive analysis to specialist research software, Oxford’s Research Computing services give researchers the tools, infrastructure, and expertise needed to tackle ambitious and complex research challenges across all disciplines. 

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Research

The University of Oxford is the world’s number one university for the ninth consecutive year according to the Times Higher Education Rankings 2025. For research, in the latest UK Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021), Oxford’s submission had the largest volume of world-leading research.