Open for business

Academic departments, research groups and individuals collaborate with businesses on a variety of applied and blue skies research projects. These range from small pilot projects to large programmes of research in many fields from computer modelling for the finance sector to developing medical imaging for cancer screening. We can help you find academics to collaborate with and leverage public funding for business supported research activities. 

Email: RScollaborations@admin.ox.ac.uk
Tel: +44(0)1865 280440

Oxford University Consulting offers businesses and organisations access to Oxford University's world-class multidisciplinary research base.  Experts from Oxford can help you solve discrete problems, conduct independent assessments and address future business challenges.  Whatever your questions, we aim to help supply you with cost-effective, customised solutions, through the application of some of the world’s leading minds to the issues that are key to your success.    

Email: consulting@isis.ox.ac.uk
Tel: +44(0)1865 280829
Web: www.isis-innovation.com/consulting

Whether you are from a multi-national corporation looking for 20 new graduates this year or a local start-up looking for very specific skills, we can help you access the best graduates. You can post permanent, temporary, full-time and part-time vacancies on our free online system. We can help you target individual students with specific skills and interests. You can also attend any of our 10 sector specific careers fairs and we can help arrange your own special event. 

Email: recruiters@careers.ox.ac.uk
Tel: +44(0)1865 274663
Web: www.careers.ox.ac.uk

We can help you advertise for placements and internships to attract the best students. If you are based overseas, you can be part of the International Internship programme, which arranges over 80 placements around the world for Oxford students.

We also run the Oxford Student Consultancy which provides a free consultancy service to local SMEs, 3rd sector and community organisations. Benefit from students’ enthusiasm, creativity and up-to-date skills and receive insightful recommendations.

Email: recruiters@careers.ox.ac.uk
Tel: +44(0)1865 274663
Web: www.careers.ox.ac.uk

Isis Innovation manage Oxford University’s intellectual property portfolio of over 400 patents and work with researchers on identifying, protecting and marketing technologies through licensing, spin-out companies and material sales. With over 64 spin-out companies to our credit and experience managing more than 800 commercial agreements, licenses and options, we connect world class research from Oxford with business and industry worldwide.

The Isis Enterprise division provides expertise and advice on technology transfer and open innovation to clients around the world. Isis also manages the Isis Angels Network and the Oxford Innovation Society.

Email: innovation@isis.ox.ac.uk
Tel: +44(0)1865 280830
Web: www.isis-innovation.com

Begbroke Science Park focuses on the development of a holistic mix of small, technology orientated businesses and academic research activities on the site. We complement this with a range of initiatives and facilities that encourage and support business interactions. These include a Knowledge Transfer Partnerships office, a Knowledge Transfer Secondment scheme, Knowledge Transfer Networks in Transport Materials and Environmental Sustainability, and a comprehensive materials characterisation service.

Email: enquiries@begbroke.ox.ac.uk
Tel: +44(0)1865 283700
Web: www.begbroke.ox.ac.uk

The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Centre anticipates and responds to the needs of business, industry and the professions.  We provide flexible, part-time professional development of the highest quality, designed for busy practitioners and highly relevant for employers. Working with renowned experts from academia and business, we offer a variety of postgraduate qualifications and CPD training. Courses are available in Oxford in short blocks, online or in a blended format. We also offer tailor-made in-company courses.

Email: cpd@conted.ox.ac.uk
Tel: +44(0)1865 286960
Web: www.conted.ox.ac.uk

Executive Education at Saïd Business School inspires individuals and drives business impact. Through our portfolio of open enrolment, accredited programmes, diplomas and custom programmes we can help organisations in their talent management and succession planning. We build long-term partnerships with our clients, working closely with organisations to provide tailored solutions, to meet their business needs, driving corporate strategy and organisational success.

Email: execed@sbs.ox.ac.uk
Tel: +44(0)1865 422888 
Web: www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/execed

The University of Oxford and the colleges provide outstanding facilities and great value for day meetings, conferences, and celebratory dinners. Our vast range of venues can cater for your needs, from the modern conference facilities at the Saïd Business School to a candlelit dinner in one of the ancient college dining rooms. 

Email: enquiries@conference-oxford.ox.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1865 276190
Web: www.conference-oxford.com