 Oxford Martin School logo | |
| Formation | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Higher Education and Research |
| Headquarters | Broad Street, Oxford, England |
| Location | |
Director | Professor Sir Charles Godfray |
Parent organization | University of Oxford |
| Website | www |
The Oxford Martin School is a research and policy unit based in the Social Sciences Division of the University of Oxford. It was founded in June 2005 as the James Martin 21st Century School and is located in the original building of the Indian Institute.[1] It is named after its benefactor, James Martin, author of the books The Wired Society and The Meaning of the 21st Century.[2] Its director is Charles Godfray, who took up the post in February 2018.[3]
'Finding solutions to the world's most urgent problems' is the stated mission of the Oxford Martin School.[4]
- ^ Ford, Liz (1 June 2005). "Oxford institute to seek solutions to world's problems". The Guardian.
- ^ "Interview: Agent for change". New Scientist. 6 September 2006.
- ^ "Oxford Martin School appoints new Director". Oxford Martin School. 16 January 2018.
- ^ "Oxford Martin School | University of Oxford". Oxford Martin School. Retrieved 31 October 2019.