Development strategy Working together, we can create solutions to some of the most pressing issues and educate future leaders in helping to shape a better world. Support Oxford Now shared planet visionary ideas being human inspiring people knowledge infrastructure accelerating innovation transforming health Click the diagram text to see details of our key projects Shared planet Changes to the environment are accelerating rapidly, with catastrophic results often borne disproportionately by the poorest. We will play a critical role in the development of policy and the discovery of scientific advances to resolve some of the most pressing environmental problems from the destruction of the natural world to societal impacts such as food and water security, forced migration and education. Featured project: Green chemistry Visionary ideas Innovative research provides us with profound insights into the workings of our world and sparks creativity in new and sometimes unforeseen directions. We champion pure research and recognise that it is the foundation of academic life across all disciplines at Oxford. From fundamental, curiosity-led work comes breakthroughs that benefit people and society in practical ways and unlocks new ways of thinking. Featured project: Fusion Being human The question of what it means to be human has engaged our thinking for thousands of years. At Oxford, we seek to unravel the complexities and contradictions that underpin the mystery of human life. Supported and enriched by resources in our world-leading museums, gardens and libraries, we will examine the impact on humanity of everything from geopolitics to AI. Featured project: Schwarzman Centre Transforming health The quality of medical care we receive today is the result of decades of research and collaboration. From cellular research to the delivery of patient-centred care, findings made at Oxford will lessen the impact of major global health problems. We are uniting disciplines and sectors to tackle a range of complex health problems and increase worldwide access to essential science capabilities. Featured project: Pandemic sciences Inspiring people The intellectual capacity of our academic community is our greatest asset. From provision for students to funding for researchers, we will strengthen our global pre-eminence by investing strategically in the resources and facilities required to attract, retain and support the very best people regardless of background, race, gender or religion. Featured project: Academic Futures Knowledge infrastructure The use of technology in teaching and research presents us with new opportunities to maximise scholarship. We aim to be at the forefront of this technological advancement and use of new tools – such as machine learning and artificial intelligence – for the production, dissemination, curation and preservation of knowledge. Featured project: Future Bodleian Accelerating innovation Innovation is the lifeblood of Oxford. We aspire to become the innovation hub of Europe and embed entrepreneurialism in every aspect of University life. Working at scale, we will harness our intellectual might and our extensive convening power to create outcomes that will change the world. Featured project: Centre for Leadership in Health Core priorities The money we raise helps support a variety of projects across seven key themes Transforming health › Featured project: Pandemic sciences Shared planet › Featured project: Green chemistry Being human › Featured project: Schwarzman Centre Visionary ideas › Featured project: Fusion Inspiring people › Featured project: Academic Futures Knowledge infrastructure › Featured project: Future Bodleian Accelerating innovation › Featured project: Centre for Leadership in Health Related links About the Development Office Our fundraising promise Development strategy summary document Fundraising report archive Our fundraising report provides an annual snapshot of some of the incredible work being undertaken at Oxford as a direct result of philanthropy. View the archive