About us

About the logo

The logo design is inspired by an ancient Greek coin depicting the staff of Tiresias — a mythical figure, granted the gift of foresight by Zeus.

About Oxford Research and Policy

Oxford Research and Policy is a small research and evaluation consultancy, with particular expertise in higher education, diversity and science policy. Oxford Research and Policy was established by Sean McWhinnie at the end of 2009.

Our work covers a range of areas including university finance, careers of researchers, and equality and diversity in universities and research institutes.  Oxford Research and Policy also has specialist knowledge of the Athena Swan Charter and Awards.

More information about the services we offer is available here.

Oxford Research and Policy works with a number of associates and can pull together teams with the skills and experience needed for the project in hand.

Full details of associates are available here.

Oxford Research and Policy has worked with a range of clients, including learned societies and universities.

For a full list of clients follow this link.

Details of our previous work can be found here.