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Research culture

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Researcher looking at brain imaging data

Oxford’s research culture programme is led by Professor Patrick Grant, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research).

Oxford’s research culture is united around three interconnected priorities:

  • Research practice. Enabling researchers to conduct rigorous, reliable, and transparent research and innovation.
  • Valuing contributions. Recognising the broad range of talents, skills, outputs and contributions needed for research and innovation to flourish.
  • Careers. Assessing research fairly and inclusively, in an equitable working environment, and supporting the community in their career aspirations.

Through these priorities what’s good for research will be aligned with what’s good for research careers by creating an environment in which rigorous practices and diversity — of views, skills, and contributions — are valued and count towards career progression.

— Professor Patrick Grant, Pro-Vice Chancellor for Research
“The reputation and impact of our research depends on creative people working together, united by a commitment to rigour and openness, and by an enthusiasm to support each other’s future success. Our people make our environment.”
— Professor Patrick Grant, Pro-Vice Chancellor for Research

Leadership

Professor Patrick Grant, Pro-Vice Chancellor for Research, works in partnership with dedicated Academic Leads and with the wider research leadership of divisions, departments, and faculties.

The institutional culture programme is overseen by the University’s Research and Innovation Committee, and is delivered by a team of academic and professional services colleagues.

student looking at lab results

Research Practice

The University of Oxford enables ambitious research of exceptional quality.

Graduate students walking and chatting along an Oxford street

Connecting with other researchers

Making connections with other researchers, whether professionally or socially, is an invaluable opportunity while at Oxford; but it may not be easy if you're working on your own, or just within your group, focusing on your specific area of research.