Using research to engage

There are lots of resources across the University to help you use your research to interact with organisations or individuals outside academia.

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Policymakers

Find out ways that researchers and policymakers connect and explore common interests

Find guidance and resources to help you engage with policymakers
Explore funding and fellowship opportunities
Discover opportunities for training and development
Join the Oxford Policy Engagement Network (OPEN)

Curiosity Carnival

Public

Find out more about Public Engagement at the University.

Or explore specific divisional support:

Humanities, MPLS, Medical Sciences, Social Sciences
University Gardens, Libraries and Museums (GLAM)
Public engagement in Pathways to Impact (single sign on required)

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Media

Work with PAD's Research & Innovation Communications team
Writing for The Conversation
Social Sciences Division research communications

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Intellectual property and commercialisation

Research Services' support and advice on what to do if you create intellectual property
Oxford University Innovation can help with intellectual property, patents and licensing
University Statutes on intellectual property
Support available from Oxford University Innovation for licensing and commercialisation

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Starting a company

Oxford University Innovation support for starting a company
Support and resources from across region
Adoption statement of independent review of university spinout companies recommendations

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Social enterprise

Oxfordshire Social Enterprise Partnership (OSEP)
Oxford University Innovation support for social ventures
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Research impact

Support for creating, capturing and evaluating research impact

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Prospective students

Check details of open days and other access events
Widening access and participation

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Patients

Oxford Biomedical Research Centre pages on patient and public involvement

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Consulting

Research Services' guidance on consulting activity
Oxford University Innovation consulting services

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Overseas

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External organisations

Humanities Division and TORCH Knowledge Exchange
Social Sciences Division Knowledge Exchange
MPLS Division Industrial Research Partnerships (including Begbroke Science Park)
Medical Sciences Division Business Partnerships Office
Humanities and Social Sciences Business Engagement and Partnerships

Additional University-wide Knowledge Exchange and Impact resources and support