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Bring world-leading Oxford knowledge, facilities and specialist services into your organisation to help take your project to the next level.

Tap into the University of Oxford’s excellence

Through our bespoke professional consultancy service, we connect industry, government and the public sector with Oxford University’s renowned knowledge, insight and facilities.  

Our consultants work across every discipline, from data science and clinical research to engineering, social sciences and beyond. Whether you’re looking for a single voice or a carefully assembled multidisciplinary team, we’ll help you bring together the right people to move your project forward. 

Facilitating access to

6,500

people

50+

departments

All four academic divisions and beyond

Why work with the University of Oxford?

Organisations come to us when they need: 

  • Independent, trusted expertise 
  • Specialist insight in highly complex or regulated environments 
  • Access to advanced facilities and technical capabilities 
  • Credibility and authority that strengthens projects, products or policy 
  • A collaborative partner who understands both academic excellence and practical application 

Oxford University’s consultants don’t just offer advice. They test and validate your thinking, and work with you to solve complex, multifaceted challenges, so you can find a faster route to impact. 

How to access Oxford University’s services

There are several ways you can work with the University's academics and specialist teams. We’ll help you find the approach that fits your goals, timelines and budget. 

Academic consultancy

Our academics can support you in many different ways, including: 

  • Advising on policy design and evaluation 
  • Helping with data analytics  
  • Contributing to advisory or scientific boards 
  • Delivering executive briefings or specialist training 
  • Acting as an ​expert witness  

We guide you through the contract, ensuring clarity around scope, timings and fees. Every project is different, so we shape each agreement around what works best for you. 

Specialist support

If you’re looking for specialist knowledge, we can connect you with our established networks: 

Statistics cluster

Our consultants can help you solve your statistics challenges, through tailored support including study design, data collection, statistical analysis, and advice on interpretation and communication of findings. They’ll take time to get to know your requirements, and make sure their advice is easily understood by a broad audience. 

Clinical Positioning Network

These scientists and clinicians work with commercial organisations to develop effective roadmaps for new cancer strategies. By considering applications, regulatory hurdles, early-phase studies, companion diagnostics, and funding, they help you streamline the delivery of cutting-edge diagnostic tools and treatments. 

Who we work with

Our consultancy services are used by a wide range of organisations, including: 

  • Startups and scaleups 
  • Social enterprises 
  • Global corporations 
  • The NHS and healthcare providers 
  • Government departments and regulators 
  • Charities and NGOs 

Whether you’re looking for short-term advice or longer-term specialist collaborations, we’ll help you access the knowledge you need. 

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Get started

If you’re interested in the University of Oxford’s knowledge, facilities or specialist services, get in touch and we can help you explore the options and identify the right approach. 

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