Research culture at Oxford
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.
What are we working on?
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.