Oxford Policy Engagement Network (OPEN)

OPEN is a growing network of researchers, doctoral students and professional services staff at the University of Oxford who share a vision of public policy powered by the world’s best available research evidence and expertise.

Our mission is to equip ourselves and each other to share knowledge and expertise with the policymaking community so that, together, we can contribute to better policies that protect what is valuable and change the world for the better. To this end, OPEN connects researchers across the University with opportunities to engage with the policymaking community locally, nationally and internationally.

Find out more about policy engagement at Oxford here. You can also follow OPEN on LinkedIn and X (previously Twitter).

Join OPEN!

If you’re a researcher, doctoral student or member of the professional services staff at Oxford with a passion for public policy, you can join OPEN.

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Researcher Stories: Policy Engagement

Oxford’s researchers and academics have a wealth of experience in engaging with policymakers and contributing to policy impact. This film series showcases what they have learned.

OPEN Strategy

The OPEN Strategy 2021-2024

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OPEN Leaders

Strengthening leadership for policy engagement is one of the four strategic aims of the Oxford Policy Engagement Network (OPEN). Meet our OPEN Leaders here.

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OPEN Fellowships

Find our more about OPEN Fellowships and meet some of our current and past OPEN Fellows.

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Opportunities and resources

Discover policy engagement opportunities, funding calls, guidance and resources, and training and development opportunities for researchers and academics at the University of Oxford.