Changes to careers support for research staff
The University of Oxford's dedicated Careers Service for research staff is transitioning. This page outlines important changes to support available from August 2026, alongside resources to sustain your professional development and career progression beyond this date.
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Dedicated services for research staff available until 31 July 2026
We have greatly valued supporting Oxford’s research staff with dedicated careers advice, events and resources, and we hope those who have used our services have found them beneficial.
The dedicated Careers Service provision for research staff at the University of Oxford will end on 31 July 2026, as the external funding that supports this service is unfortunately not being renewed. From 1 August 2026, University of Oxford research staff will no longer be able to:
- book one-to-one careers advice appointments
- attend Careers events
- receive dedicated careers newsletters
- access CareerConnect, or
- request Careers Service talks and workshops delivered exclusively for research staff.
Postgraduate students are not affected by this change.
Resources
Research staff may wish to continue using a range of existing University and external resources to support their career development, including.
University of Oxford resources:
- Learning and Organisational Development (SSO required)
- Oxford Coaching Network (SSO required)
- Support for Fixed-Term Researchers (SSO required)
- Employee Assistance Programme (SSO required)
External resources:
Thank you for your engagement and support. It has been a pleasure to work with so many research staff through our dedicated provision.
Looking for more?
Check the CareerConnect platform for all our upcoming events and opportunities, book appointments, find jobs and internships, and more.
