Inequality touches every aspect of our societies and affects every single person on the planet, from those struggling with low incomes and limited opportunities, (whether in the Global South or in developed countries), to those who benefit from current systems and structures.
From economic and structural inequality to gender and race inequality: all these aspects of the issue are interdependent. Social sciences researchers at the University of Oxford are producing some of the best research in the world to inform impactful policy interventions to tackle these urgent global challenges. Watch our film, Inequality and Poverty, to find out more.
Researcher profiles
Meet more of our world-leading researchers on the themes of inequality and poverty through the research projects and programmes listed below, or - if you are a journalist looking for an Oxford social scientist to provide expert comment on the themes of inequality and poverty - explore Oxford's Find An Expert tool, which offers journalists quick and easy access to academics who may be able to help.
Research projects and programmes across the Social Sciences Division
An international partnership working out how to implement education reforms at scale, with the ultimate goal of increasing literacy, numeracy and other key skills in low- and middle-income countries.
INET Economics, Inequality and Opportunity Programme
This research programme seeks to understand the drivers and implications of economic inequality across rich countries and what is required to produce better, fairer growth and opportunity.
Working with governments, development banks, foundations, social enterprises, a global network of academic partners, and the private sector to improve water security for 100 million people by 2030.
An interdisciplinary research hub working with adolescents, policymakers, and NGOs to identify evidence-driven “accelerators” that can improve the lives of children and adolescents in resource-limited settings.
