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Oxford Policy Engagement Network (OPEN)
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Connecting researchers & staff @ox.ac.uk with those who share our vision of public policy powered by the best available evidence & expertise.
The Oxford curates the latest policy-relevant research from across @ox.ac.uk alongside practical opportunities to connect and collaborate with Oxford researchers.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The Oxford Briefing curates the latest policy-relevant research from across @ox.ac.uk alongside practical opportunities to connect and collaborate with Oxford researchers. Subscribe here 👇 Just in time for tomorrow's edition!

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November 25, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Our event next week is now online only and is open to everyone with an interest in the #science-policy interface.

Find out how scientific evidence informs policy at the European Commission and what opportunities exist for researchers to contribute.

Register here: lnkd.in/ejg-Ef6k
November 24, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Do you work in #policy at local, regional, national government level? Fancy spending some time with like-minded researchers at @ox.ac.uk on the burning issues of the day?

Consider our new Visiting Fellowship scheme just open this week:
www.ox.ac.uk/research/usi...
October 30, 2025 at 1:29 PM
The deadline to express interest for OPEN's Peer Mentoring Scheme has been extended to Friday, 24 October.

If you're keen to understand how research can inform policy and help catalyse the process; broaden & deepen your academic & policy networks; or strengthen leadership for engagement, apply!
October 22, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Policy Professionals in previous cohorts have found great value in this opportunity to engage and exchange ideas & insights with academics, deeming it a 'brilliant opportunity' to understand how policy evidence shapes on 'the other side'.
October 22, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Welcoming EOIS from researchers across @ox.ac.uk and policy professionals above or at the Senior Executive Officer level in the UK Civil Service or other bodies (i.e. the UK Parliament, devolved assemblies, local authorities, statutory bodies, civil society orgs). @caitlinhafferty.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 1:27 PM
The scheme will match 30 researchers and 30 policy professionals at a similar career stage for six months, aiming to help them: (1) enhance their understanding of how research can inform policymaking; (2) expand and deepen their academic and policy networks; (3) strengthen leadership for engagement.
October 14, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Another exciting funding opportunity from OPEN! 👏

The OPEN Seed Fund offers @ox.ac.uk and policy professionals up to £5,000 to kick-start or deepen collaboration towards addressing a key policy challenge.

Find out more and apply: www.ox.ac.uk/research/sup...
October 14, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Are you an @ox.ac.uk researcher or staff? Interested in exploring and informing the policy world? Want your research to have more policy impact?

Watch out for OPEN's upcoming learning opportunities. We strengthen links between researchers and policy professionals for rich, meaningful engagement.
October 8, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Taking turns as mentor and mentee, participants act as a sounding board, confidant(e), motivator, and source of challenge and feedback—helping clarify the culture, politics, and values of their respective environments. @annfielding.bsky.social
October 7, 2025 at 11:50 AM
🧐 Are you a researcher or DPhil student @ox.ac.uk? Unsure about your first steps in the policy world? Want to hear from academics who've successfully had policy impact?

Join us for our first learning & development session of the new academic year on on 7 October!

forms.office.com/e/k9WfEALg44
October 2, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Our Peer Mentoring Scheme, supported by the UK Civil Service Policy Profession is open for applications!

Since 2021, it has brought together nearly 200 @ox.ac.uk researchers and policy professionals from across UK give and local authorities. Apply and share!

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www.ox.ac.uk/research/usi...
September 30, 2025 at 10:31 AM
As Jan Royall, Leon Feinstein, & Marian Knight MBE step back from their roles on our Steering Group, we're really looking forward to working with our new members, Professor Deirdre Hollingsworth, Elizabeth Hogben and Emily Jones !

www.ox.ac.uk/research/usi...
September 23, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Want to keep up-to-date on new policy-relevant research from @ox.ac.uk ? Want to know about the latest opportunities to engage with our researchers on policy-academic collaborations?

✍️ Sign up to The Oxford Briefing, a monthly personalised policy round-up from across Oxford.

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September 11, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Are you a policy professional interested in our Visiting Policy Fellowships at @ox.ac.uk ?

Find out more about what our current fellows are up to and watch our new video here:

And if you're a @ox.ac.uk department, consider hosting a policy fellow! #policyengagement

www.ox.ac.uk/research/usi...
August 29, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Want to keep up-to-date on new policy-relevant research from @ox.ac.uk ?

Want to know about the latest opportunities to engage with Oxford researchers on #policy-academic collaborations?

The Oxford Briefing offers all this and more!

Subscribe here: lnkd.in/eWy88agr
August 22, 2025 at 1:05 PM
OPEN are delighted to welcome our first cohort of Visiting Policy Fellows to the @ox.ac.uk.

Thanks to @somervillecollege.bsky.social for hosting our first gathering last week.

Find out more about our new collaborations here:

www.ox.ac.uk/research/usi...
June 9, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Here's a great opportunity for @mplsoxford.bsky.social people who are new to policy engagement but keen to learn more. Do share!

Register here- forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
June 5, 2025 at 12:25 PM
How was your week? We had a good one, helped enormously by the sunshine and the gorgeous gardens of Worcester College, here in Oxford.
May 23, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Are you an @ox.ac.uk researchers, DPhil, or staff member Interested in improving how to communicate with policy people ? Still places left in our session taking place this Wednesday. Book now!
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May 19, 2025 at 10:19 AM
More than 100 experts, from UK gov & @ox.ac.uk are invited to take part in the OPEN Forum on Risk & Resilience 24 June. Partners: @blavatnikschool.bsky.social @oxmartinschool.bsky.social @psioxford.bsky.social @oxfordnetzero.bsky.social
Deadline: 20 May for EOIs
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May 13, 2025 at 1:34 PM
In an increasingly fraught political climate, citizens assemblies offer a way to find common ground esp when deliberating on controversial issues. @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social's Citizens Assembly on Transport is a great example.
Find out more: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
@tsuoxford.bsky.social
May 7, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Interested in learning how to engage with citizens' assemblies? Or in improving your digital communications skills?
Have a look at our new term card! And do share with @ox.ac.uk colleagues!

www.ox.ac.uk/research/usi...
May 1, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Calling all @ox.ac.uk folk interested in policy engagement.

✏️kickstart collaboration with policymakers & generate benefits to research, policy & the wider world with the OPEN Seed Fund.

🗓28 April new deadline. Please share!

www.ox.ac.uk/research/sup...
April 2, 2025 at 12:03 PM