James Robson is Director of the Oxford University Centre for Skills, Knowledge, and Organisational Performance (SKOPE) and Associate Professor of Tertiary Education Systems in Oxford University Department of Education. His research focuses on the intersection of education and training and work, looking across a range of issues related to the political economy of education and training, policy approaches, skills supply and demand, research and innovation, productivity, individual labour market outcomes, social justice, and equity. He has led a wide range of projects from major funders, including the ESRC, the AHRC, GCRF, the Edge Foundation, the Royal Society, the British Academy, Nuffield Foundation, the Office for Students, and Research England. James’ research aims to engage with real world challenges and have a meaningful impact on both policy and practice at national and international levels. As part of this he has provided advice and consultancy to a wide range of governments and international organisations, including sitting on the WorldSkills Global Research Council.

James can be contacted by email at: james.robson@education.ox.ac.uk or by phone on: 01865 274044