University of Oxford
Search

Fieldwork

Your guide to safe fieldwork

Fieldwork is any practical work carried out away from University premises by University staff or students for the purpose of teaching and/or research. It includes interviewing, social surveys, participant observation, archaelogical research, and environmental surveys and data collection.

Extensive fieldwork is undertaken across the Social Sciences Division by staff and students covering a wide range of topics and activities and in a multitude of countries.

There are a number of procedures that must be followed and a variety of resources and training courses available to help staff and students execute safe, effective and successful fieldwork.

Divisional training

The Researcher Development team offers a wide range of training opportunities for DPhil students and early career researchers. 

Information for staff and students

Internal resources including safe fieldwork guidance, approval procedures, administration and case studies.

University training

Fieldwork training for staff and students offered by the Safety Office.