Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF)

Oxford University contributes to Local Growth and Regeneration (LGR) through working in partnership with regional, pan-regional, national, and global stakeholders. Together, we co-develop strategies that address regional needs, identify activities and opportunities for socio-economic gain, and we deliver tangible results. 

Our researchers, students, and professional staff work with regional partners developing activities e.g. advancing Net-Zero, increasing innovation space, commercialising research, strategy development, entrepreneurship, and identifying funding for inclusive growth. We also create and invest in spin-out/start-ups which create jobs and attract investment.   

We are accelerating the pace at which we deliver these activities to expand the impact in the Oxfordshire innovation ecosystem. Therefore, ‘Region and Place’ is a key theme in our Knowledge Exchange Strategy. 

The University of Oxford’s mission is to facilitate excellence in research, teaching, engagement and innovation to realise beneficial outcomes for society at a local, regional, national and global scale. The University has an outstanding reputation for its research and teaching and our aim is also to become a leader in engagement. Core to our approach is partnership working between the University’s Academic Divisions; Research Services; Gardens, Libraries and Museums; and external organisations to support staff and students to value, lead and participate in public and community engagement. We provide engagement opportunities, funding, enabling reward and recognition, training, and fostering networks and partnerships. There is a flourishing ongoing programme of high-quality and impactful public and community engagement.