Annual Reports
In our latest report, research professionals and students across the University, as well as policy professionals, have shared their accounts of impact during the year to August 2026. These include growth in their skills and confidence; changes to how they think about policy, research, as well as the challenges and rewards of engagement; greater connectivity and trust; and, of course, impacts on policy.
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“OPEN’s work has a simple mission; to enable Oxford’s researchers to join forces with policy professionals in shaping public policy that protects what is valuable and changes the world for the better. This year, I’ve been particularly struck by the development of the Visiting Fellowship, enabling policy professionals to be hosted in departments and faculties across Oxford, supporting hosts and visitors to develop tangible policy impact, alongside wider benefits, including new partnerships and sustainable collaborations at senior levels.”
Annual Reports
Our latest report captures how researchers from across the University and policy professionals made an impact over the last year - building skills and confidence, strengthening connections and trust, and shaping policy.