Director(s): Professor Tim Vorley
Contact: oriel@brookes.ac.uk
ORIEL is a specialist centre of excellence that studies enterprise, entrepreneurship, innovation and economic development through a spatial lens. In keeping with the mission of Oxford Brookes University, ORIEL is committed to delivering engaged and impactful research, seeking to influence research and practice and to have a positive impact on local communities as well as on organisations and society throughout the world. Our activities centre around three main themes:
Sustainable and responsible enterprise.
The future of enterprise.
Innovation and enterprise policy.
ORIEL provides a platform for enterprise, entrepreneurship, innovation and regional economic development research and engagement that focuses on and addresses the needs of public, private and third sector stakeholders. By linking intellectually led questions and practice-based solutions, ORIEL bridges academic insight and its application. Members of ORIEL engage in local, national and international research on a range of issues, from regional economic development, entrepreneurial ecosystems, and innovation to SME growth and internationalisation. Research also addresses forward-thinking agendas and debates around technological advancement, in particular the impact and implications of artificial intelligence for organisations, economy, and society, as well as inclusivity, sustainability, and resilience.
Associate Dean of Research, Reader in Strategy and Innovation
Reader in Applied Economics and Decision; Programme Lead in Economics
Professor of Systems and Spatial Analysis /Senior Research Fellow Innovation and Research Caucus
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences)
Senior Lecturer in Enterprise and Business
We regularly publish articles on a wide range of global challenges, from climate change and economic inequality to public health and social justice. Our publications provide insight and analysis on these complex topics, and we hope they will be a valuable resource for anyone interested in staying informed about the latest developments in these critical areas.
