You can read about our coronavirus-related research and projects and we are working hard to bring additional evidence to the global policy response.

We have also had to adapt our day-to-day operations. Our building is open with strict safety measures in place, though parts of our activity remain virtual. In all our decisions, we are following UK government advice and University of Oxford policy.

Executive programmes

We are committed to offering all executive programmes, either in Oxford as originally planned, or on a modified schedule online. If you are registered for a programme, you will hear from us no later than four weeks before it begins whether it is running in Oxford or online.

The use of evidence by governments is at the forefront of everyone’s minds, so there is no better time to sign up for our Evidence in Public Policy eight-week online programme. Enrolment is open now. You can also take Paul Collier's online MOOC on Understanding Economic Development or our new online course on Values and public policy.

For any questions on executive education, please email executive.education@bsg.ox.ac.uk.

Degree programmes

The majority of our students are attending teaching in person with safety measures in place. Those students unable to join us physically due to travel restrictions or guidelines, are attending online in an innovative hybrid delivery, supporting an outstanding learning experience for the entire cohort. Find out how we've adapted our spaces to enable hybrid delivery of our programmes.

Events

Our events programme is being run online and as a hybrid in-person event in some cases – so keep an eye on the event listings. Visit our YouTube channel to enjoy past lectures and seminars – including topics that remain relevant, including our 'Policy in a pandemic' video series.

We are available for venue hire once again, so please register your interest using the enquiry form.

Fellows and visitors

We are now accepting applications for our visitor programme again. The next application deadline is Friday 14 January 2022 for visitors from Trinity term. Please email visitors@bsg.ox.ac.uk if you would like to register your interest in applying for a visiting fellowship. You will receive a response within a month of the application deadline.

Research

Our research programmes continue, with relevant adjustments where fieldwork is temporarily impossible. We have launched a number of coronavirus-related applied research projects which aim to contribute evidence and thinking to the global response. Journalists wanting to talk to our experts about policy aspects of the pandemic should contact comms@bsg.ox.ac.uk.

Staying connected

Our mission to improve government worldwide feels more relevant than ever, and while we must distance ourselves physically, our community of committed people is closer than ever digitally. Stay connected with us through social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn) and by signing up to our newsletters.

Last updated: October 2021