About UsThe mission, vision, values, goals, and objectives of the Blavatnik School of Government.[Submitter's Note: The content of this StratML rendition was parsed from the source by ChatGPT and edited in the XForm at https://stratml.us/forms2/Part2Form.xml]Blavatnik School of GovernmentBSG_304e7636-c49c-11ef-ad71-43f666babdf6A global school committed to improving the quality of government and public policymaking worldwide.University of OxfordProfessor Ngaire WoodsThe School was founded in 2010 and our founding dean is Professor Ngaire Woods. We admitted the first 38 Master of Public Policy (MPP) students in 2012 and we currently accept around 120 MPP students and five doctoral students a year.FounderBSG FacultyResearchThe School's faculty undertake research that aims both to advance academic thinking and to provide evidence on a wide range of policy challenges relevant to governments across the world. ^^ Our academics are running numerous research projects on diverse topics from trust in banking and integrity within public institutions, to industrialisation and shared services in government. This growing collection of 'faculty spotlights' highlights different aspects of their research. Ciaran MartinProfessor of Practice in the Management of Public OrganisationsAnna PetherickAssociate Professor of Public PolicyChristopher StoneProfessor of Practice of Public IntegrityClare LeaverProfessor of Economics and Public PolicyMaya TudorAssociate Professor of Government and Public PolicyAnandi ManiProfessor of Behavioural Economics and Public PolicyThomas ElstonAssociate Professor of Public AdministrationTom SimpsonAssociate Professor of Philosophy and Public PolicyDapo AkandeProfessor of Public International LawJulien LabonneAssociate Professor in Economics and Public PolicyEmily JonesAssociate Professor in Public PolicyThomas HaleAssociate Professor in Public PolicyA world better led, better served, and better governed._304e77e4-c49c-11ef-ad71-43f666babdf6To inspire and support better government and public policy around the world._304e78a2-c49c-11ef-ad71-43f666babdf6RigorCombining the academic rigor of Oxford with an applied, real-world focus.DiversityEducating individuals from all backgrounds to improve public service.PerspectiveAddressing policy challenges at local, regional, national, and multinational levels.GovernanceImprove the quality of governance and public policymaking worldwide._304e78fc-c49c-11ef-ad71-43f666babdf6EducationProvide education that combines expertise and practical skills to address pressing policy challenges._304e794c-c49c-11ef-ad71-43f666babdf61LeadersTeaching current and future leaders ~ our education combines deep expertise with practical skills, equipping individuals to tackle this century's most pressing policy challenges._304e7a78-c49c-11ef-ad71-43f666babdf6PLACEHOLDER_1[To be determined]ResearchProduce independent, evidence-based research to address critical policy needs._304e7ad2-c49c-11ef-ad71-43f666babdf62Research with impact ~ our independent, evidence-based research addresses the most pressing policy needs, from improving education to reducing corruption._304e7b2c-c49c-11ef-ad71-43f666babdf6PLACEHOLDER_2[To be determined]EngagementLeverage convening power to foster knowledge sharing and create innovative solutions._304e7b9a-c49c-11ef-ad71-43f666babdf63GovernmentsPractitionersEngagement with governments and practitioners ~ we use our convening power to bring people together across disciplines and sectors to share knowledge, exchange ideas and create solutions._304e7c8a-c49c-11ef-ad71-43f666babdf6PLACEHOLDER_3[To be determined]StudentsCurrent and future leaders participating in educational programs, ranging from emerging talent to senior practitioners.GovernmentsOrganizations and individuals collaborating on research and policymaking initiatives.AlumniExceptional achievers and change-makers committed to public service.DonorsIndividuals and organizations providing financial assistance and support for the mission and vision._304e7dac-c49c-11ef-ad71-43f666babdf62010-12-312024-12-27https://www.bsg.ox.ac.uk_304e7e10-c49c-11ef-ad71-43f666babdf6OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net