University of Oxford

The University of Oxford, a collegiate research university, is renowned for its academic excellence and global impact. It comprises a central university with academic departments, research centers, libraries, and museums, alongside 38 self-governing colleges and six permanent private halls. The university's success lies in its unique collegiate system, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration among leading academics and students from diverse backgrounds. Oxford University Innovation, established in 1987, is the university's technology transfer company. It manages the university's intellectual property portfolio, facilitating the commercialization of technologies through licensing, spin-out company formation, and material sales. Additionally, it manages Oxford University Consulting, providing clients access to the university's academic expertise. The university's strategic plan aims to lead the world in research and education, benefiting society on a national and global scale. Oxford University Innovation supports staff and students in applying their expertise and research for wider social and economic impact, sharing income with those involved according to the university's regulations. The university also operates advanced scholarly resources, enabling researchers and students to efficiently discover and engage with relevant academic material.