Oxford Regions, Innovation & Enterprise Lab
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Director(s): Dr Tzameret Rubin
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About us
ORIEL is a specialist centre of excellence that studies enterprise, entrepreneurship, innovation and economic development through a spatial lens. We are committed to delivering engaged and impactful research, seeking to influence research and practice and to have a positive impact on local communities as well as on organisations and society throughout the world. Our activities centre around three main themes:
- Innovation and enterprise policy
- Resilient and inclusive enterprise
- The future of enterprise
ORIEL provides a platform for entrepreneurship, innovation and regional economic development, industry-informed research and knowledge engagement that focuses on and addresses the needs of public, private and third sector stakeholders. Members of ORIEL engage in local, national and international applied research on a range of issues, from regional economic development, innovation ecosystems, SMEs digital transformation and growth. Our research also addresses forward-thinking agendas and debates around technological advancement, in particular, the impact and implications of Artificial Intelligence for organisations, the economy, and society, as well as inclusivity and resilience.
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- Marketing (MPhil / PhD)
- Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management (MPhil / PhD)
- Economics, Accounting and Finance (MPhil / PhD)
- Business and Management (MPhil / PhD)
Leadership
Dr Tzameret Rubin
Associate Professor in Digital Innovation
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Projects
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Active projects
| Project title and description | Investigator(s) | Funder(s) | Dates |
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| Innovation Caucus The Innovation Caucus supports sustainable innovation-led growth by promoting engagement between the social sciences and the innovation ecosystem. | Professor Tim Vorley | ESRC | From: June 2020 Until: June 2023 |
| DIGIT Lab Accelerating digital innovation for growth, impact, and transformation of large established organisations. | Professor Tim Vorley, Dr Jeremy Zwiegelaar | ESRC | From: March 2021 Until: February 2026 |
| Developing an ecosystem framework for space policy intervention | Professor Jen Nelles, Professor Tim Vorley | From: June 2022 Until: March 2023 | |
| Innovation and Research Caucus Using robust evidence to support UKRI, the Innovation and Research Caucus develops evidence-led research and innovation policies, strategies and decision-making, providing insights into what works, where and why. Working with the wider academic community and our funders to create a thriving innovation ecosystem. | Dr Syahirah (Shera) Abdul-Rahman, Professor Jen Nelles, Professor Tim Vorley | ESRC, Innovate UK | From: January 2023 Until: March 2026 |
Our publications
We regularly publish articles on a wide range of global challenges, from climate change and economic inequality to public health and social justice. Our publications provide insight and analysis on these complex topics, and we hope they will be a valuable resource for anyone interested in staying informed about the latest developments in these critical areas.