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Drive Change
Why work with us?
The Oxford SDG Impact Lab partners with organisations across sectors to co-create research that supports practical progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals. We work with charities, businesses, local authorities, and international networks to develop evidence-based solutions to complex social, economic, and environmental challenges.
Our Lab Fellows are exceptional graduate students from the University of Oxford, selected for their academic rigour, leadership potential, and commitment to impact. They bring an interdisciplinary skillset spanning policy, business, social sciences, health, environment, and beyond. Through immersive projects, our Lab Fellows provide organisations with independent research capacity and an outside-in perspective that supports innovation, evaluation, and strategic development.
Our programmes enable partners to:
- Collaborate with a new generation of socially engaged researchers and leaders
- Access targeted, high-quality research rooted in sustainable development
- Translate insight into strategies that drive meaningful organisational change
We have worked with local and regional authorities, global businesses, foundations, and community-led organisations to co-design research that delivers both local relevance and global significance.
Get Involved!
We welcome expressions of interest from organisations looking to collaborate on research that drives real-world impact. Whether your focus is local or international, operational or strategic, we would be pleased to explore how the Lab can support your goals.
Explore our Impact Book and impactful projects to learn more about the organisations we collaborate with, the research we co-produce, and the outcomes we are delivering together.
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"This collaboration is about accelerating positive change, pushing boundaries and creating real and measurable impact”
Nico Rosberg, 2016 Formula 1 World Champion & Sustainability Entrepreneur
"The social prescribing tracker the team created is a real game-changer for us.”
Amy Lockwood, Former CEO, Oxford Hub
"Their commitment to evidence-based research and sustainable development aligns perfectly with our mission to leverage sport as a tool for meaningful, lasting change. Together, we intend to develop both a future pathway for students and the opportunity for much needed expertise to enter the sports ecosystem.”
Sean Morris, Former First-Class Cricketer and Sport Impact Summit Co-Founder
“It is exciting for us to have this resource that came through the Lab. It will drive forward something that we feel very passionate about. It is not something we could have done ourselves and it will be really impactful not just driving our work but pushing other organisations too.”
Emma Coles, Manager, Oxfordshire Inclusive Economy Partnership (OIEP)
"Working with Oxford University on the sport programme has been a real gift to our school. Seeing our pupils race the ‘Bannister Mile’ was one of my best days as a teacher."
Lyndsey Caldwell, Headteacher, Greyfriars Catholic School
"Working with the Lab has allowed us to harness the fresh perspectives and multi-disciplinary mindset of its talented Fellows. Their invaluable research stands as a cornerstone, propelling us forward as we forge the first UN Tourism's ESG Framework for Tourism Businesses"
Zoritsa Urosevic, Executive Director, UN Tourism
"Partnering with the Lab is helping us with our ambition to lead on the topic of sustainability as this will be the most crucial success factor for businesses in the coming decades”
Dr Markus Grüneisl CEO - BMW Group UK – Director MINI Plant Oxford
"Partnering with Oxford’s universities through the Local Policy Lab exemplifies the power of collaboration and brings fresh insight to shape local policy. Their students help turn evidence into action for a better Oxfordshire."
Dr. Foyeke Tolani, FFPH FRSPH, Head of Research, Oxfordshire County Council
"The Fellows brought such energy, dedication, and openness, which made the collaboration a real success. It meant a lot to see our community truly reflected in the research."
Hassan Sabrie, Co-founder & Director, Oxford Community Action
"The speed and capability of the student team was really impressive. Their research will really help us with applications for further funding.”
Alison Grunewald, Business Relationships Manager, Low Carbon Hub
“The partnership with the University of Oxford and the Oxford SDG Impact Lab is so important for our goals of education and collaboration"
Scott Lawson, Customer and Operations Integration Lead, easyJet holidays
