Annual Report 25/26: Research and teaching highlights of the year

Read the annual report.

The report explores how our research is addressing some of the most pressing questions in education, from the role of artificial intelligence in learning to educational inequality, social mobility and inclusive classroom practice.

Highlights include research about the future of AI in education, new evidence on the educational experiences of pupils speaking English as an Additional Language, and work with care-experienced young people to redefine what success means for those leaving care.

The report also celebrates the achievements of our staff and students, the launch of our Education Explored podcast, new partnerships and initiatives, and the experiences of our students and alumni. It reflects the breadth of our teaching and research community and our commitment to making a positive difference in education and beyond.

Read our 2025–26 Annual Report to discover more about the people, projects and ideas shaping education through the Department of Education at Oxford.

The full list of featured projects is:

• Developing language-responsive mathematics classrooms
• Intergenerational mobility and higher education
• Co-designing AI for education
• Review of the educational achievement of pupils speaking English as an Additional Language (EAL) in England
• Success – whose definition counts? A co-designed framework by and for young people leaving care
• Exploring the use of gender-inclusive language amongst healthcare students and staff in obstetrics and gynaecology
• Oxford University Centre for Educational Assessment (OUCEA) update
• Repair-Ed: partnerships and widening participation