Oxford Martin School
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| Name | Oxford Martin School |
| Parent | University of Oxford |
| Established | 2005 |
| Director | Charles Godfray |
Oxford Martin School is a research institution located at the University of Oxford, founded in 2005 with a donation from James Martin (author). The school is focused on addressing global challenges such as Climate change, Biodiversity loss, and Pandemics, and is affiliated with the University of Oxford's Department of Zoology, Oxford Institute for New Economic Thinking, and Wellcome Centre for Human Genetics. The school's research is interdisciplinary, involving collaborations with Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University, and California Institute of Technology. The school's work is also informed by the research of Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, World Health Organization, and United Nations Environment Programme.
● History
The Oxford Martin School was established in 2005 with a £100 million donation from James Martin (author), a British computer scientist and futurist, who also founded the James Martin Institute for Science and Civilization at University of Oxford. The school's founding director was Ian Goldin, who previously worked at the World Bank and University of Oxford's Department of International Development. The school's early research focused on Globalization, Innovation, and Sustainability, and involved collaborations with University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, and London School of Economics. The school has also worked with European Commission, National Science Foundation, and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to address global challenges such as Malaria, Tuberculosis, and HIV/AIDS.
● Research
The Oxford Martin School's research is focused on addressing global challenges such as Climate change, Biodiversity loss, and Pandemics, and involves collaborations with University of California, Berkeley, Columbia University, and University of Chicago. The school's research is interdisciplinary, involving Ecologists such as Jane Lubchenco and Robert May, Baron May of Oxford, Economists such as Joseph Stiglitz and Amartya Sen, and Computer scientists such as Demis Hassabis and Fei-Fei Li. The school's research is also informed by the work of Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, International Energy Agency, and World Trade Organization. The school has also worked with Google, Microsoft, and Amazon (company) to develop new technologies and solutions to address global challenges.
● Organisation
The Oxford Martin School is led by its director, Charles Godfray, who is a Professor at the University of Oxford's Department of Zoology. The school's governance structure includes an Advisory Council comprising Dame Sally Davies, Lord Nicholas Stern, and Professor Jeffrey Sachs. The school is also affiliated with the University of Oxford's Division of Social Sciences and Medical Sciences Division, and works closely with Oxford University Innovation, Oxford University Press, and Bodleian Library. The school has also partnered with Wellcome Trust, Royal Society, and Academy of Medical Sciences to support its research and initiatives.
● Programs and Initiatives
The Oxford Martin School has launched several programs and initiatives to address global challenges, including the Oxford Martin Programme on the Future of Food, Oxford Martin Programme on the Future of Humanity, and Oxford Martin Programme on the Future of Work. The school has also established the Oxford Martin School Policy Briefs series, which provides evidence-based policy recommendations on topics such as Climate change mitigation, Sustainable development, and Global health security. The school has also worked with United Nations Development Programme, World Bank, and International Monetary Fund to develop and implement policies and programs to address global challenges. The school has also partnered with European Space Agency, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and Chinese Academy of Sciences to support its research and initiatives.
● Notable Fellows and Affiliates
The Oxford Martin School has a number of notable fellows and affiliates, including Dame Sally Davies, Lord Nicholas Stern, and Professor Jeffrey Sachs. The school has also hosted visiting fellows such as Al Gore, Gro Harlem Brundtland, and Kofi Annan. The school's research is also informed by the work of Nobel laureates such as Joseph Stiglitz, Amartya Sen, and Robert Shiller. The school has also worked with Google DeepMind, Facebook, and Microsoft Research to develop new technologies and solutions to address global challenges. The school has also partnered with Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Stanford University to support its research and initiatives.
● Impact and Publications
The Oxford Martin School's research has had a significant impact on policy and practice, informing the work of United Nations, European Union, and World Health Organization. The school's research has also been published in leading academic journals such as Nature (journal), Science (journal), and The Lancet. The school has also produced a number of influential reports, including the Oxford Martin Commission for Future Generations and the Oxford Martin Programme on the Future of Food. The school's work has also been recognized through awards such as the Queen's Anniversary Prize and the Times Higher Education Award for Outstanding Contribution to Sustainable Development. The school has also partnered with BBC, The Guardian, and The New York Times to disseminate its research and findings to a wider audience. The school has also worked with Royal Society, Academy of Medical Sciences, and British Academy to support its research and initiatives.