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Culture & Community

values and culture

WIN seeks to be a world-leading research centre measured not just by the outputs we produce, but by the way we do science. We encourage everyone to engage with efforts to promote a positive research culture at WIN. Our core values are:

WIN is Open: we share our tools, data and expertise to ensure that our science is reproducible and transparent. Being open accelerates progress and ensures that our research has wide impact.

WIN is Inclusive: we respect each other’s differences and work to remove barriers to equality. Our science is better if we are diverse; our workplace is better when we are inclusive.

WIN is a Team: we work across discipline boundaries and recognise that our successes are a collaborative effort. We celebrate the contributions of all, including those who provide the platforms to make great research happen.

WIN is Engaged: we seek to engage the public and policymakers in the work that we do. Engagement enriches our research, inspires others and builds trust.

Find out about other ways in which we promote positive research culture at WIN here.

community

We have a number of vibrant social groups that organise regular events at WIN. Everyone, regardless of role (including research staff, core staff, students and visitors) is welcome to get involved with these or to start a new group. Please email admin@win.ox.ac.uk if you have an idea for a new group you would like to start.

Wellbeing

We recognise that life in academia can come with challenges, and we are committed to making WIN a work environment where everyone feels supported. Please do not hesitate to speak with anyone in your lab, your line manager, or any of the WIN core staff if you have any questions or concerns about looking after yourself or your colleagues. Information about university-wide resources on health and wellbeing are on the Thriving at Oxford pages.