At the Oxford Internet Institute, we work closely with partners to connect academic insight with real-world impact, co-creating research, developing talent, and building lasting partnerships that benefit business and society.
Whether you are looking for clear, research-driven insight into emerging technologies, want to understand the capabilities and limits of AI systems, or hope to connect with the next generation of digital leaders, the OII offers a range of ways to collaborate.
We work across areas such as the future of work and skills, responsible AI, LLM evaluation, agentic AI, privacy-preserving data methods, transparency, fairness and accountability in digital systems, online identities, community dynamics, and healthy online behaviours, helping our partners navigate fast-moving fields with evidence and insight.
We partner with businesses on research projects that explore key questions at the intersection of technology and society. These collaborations are grounded in academic independence and built around shared goals and areas of interest. We offer flexible contracting options, while typically retaining intellectual property and the freedom to publish findings.
OII faculty and doctoral researchers partnered with a financial services firm to explore how the internet is transforming producer–consumer relationships. Outputs included business insights, academic papers, and conference presentations.
An OII postdoctoral researcher collaborated with a global ICT company to examine effective approaches to AI explainability for deploying AI systems in diverse contexts. The work produced a white paper, journal article, and cross-sector conference reports.
Our researchers offer tailored consulting to help businesses navigate complex challenges. They provide evidence-based insights, strategic guidance, and practical solutions on issues ranging from AI governance and data ethics to platform regulation and the digital transformation of services. These engagements are often part of long-term partnerships, which are mutually beneficial, ensuring our research is grounded in real-world context.
The Oxford Internet Institute’s (OII) executive education programmes are designed to equip current and future digital leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to govern and navigate emerging technologies. With a strong track record of delivering high-impact custom programmes, OII brings world-leading academic insight to practical challenges. Our courses respond to growing global demand for expert guidance on digital transformation, drawing on cutting-edge research and tailored for meaningful impact.
Our Visiting policy fellowship programme invites senior professionals from business, government, and civil society to spend time at OII, contributing to our research community while pursuing their own policy or industry-focused agenda. Over a two-year period, fellows join a vibrant intellectual community, participate in events, and produce public-facing outputs, such as white papers or reports, that inform and influence industry and policy debates.
Advisory Board Chair, Visiting Policy Fellow
Conrad is an independent consultant with over 30 years’ experience in tax technology and the digitalisation of fiscal systems.
Visiting Policy Fellow
Jason leads a global analytics team at Google focused on building trusted experiences for users and the responsible development of AI. Prior to his experience at Google, he worked at Meta, the US Intelligence Community, and the Department of Defense.
Visiting Policy Fellow
Rony Yuria manages global AI policy at Netflix. She completed her MSc in Philosophy and Public policy at the LSE and works on the intersection of technology, society, and governance.
The Oxford University Careers Service enables organisations to promote opportunities effectively and make contact with the most appropriate students. They offer a wide range of services to support organisations of all sizes at any stage of the recruitment process. You can get in touch with them directly by emailing recruiters@careers.ox.ac.uk.
The OII works in partnership with the Careers Service, and we also organise an industry speaker series for students.
