Our story

Our story

Our story

Publishing is changing. And we’re at the forefront.

At Oxford University Press, we know that the work we do today will shape human knowledge and learning tomorrow. And through our centuries-old history, this role has never been as complex as it is today. We all have access to more information than ever. What do we do with it? The needs of learners evolve daily. How do we adapt? These are the questions we spend our time on at Oxford University Press. They’re why we do what we do. 

Publishing is changing. And we’re at the forefront.

Publishing is changing. And we’re at the forefront.

At Oxford University Press, we know that the work we do today will shape human knowledge and learning tomorrow. And through our centuries-old history, this role has never been as complex as it is today. We all have access to more information than ever. What do we do with it? The needs of learners evolve daily. How do we adapt? These are the questions we spend our time on at Oxford University Press. They’re why we do what we do. 

At Oxford University Press, we know that the work we do today will shape human knowledge and learning tomorrow. And through our centuries-old history, this role has never been as complex as it is today. We all have access to more information than ever. What do we do with it? The needs of learners evolve daily. How do we adapt? These are the questions we spend our time on at Oxford University Press. They’re why we do what we do. 

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We are the world’s largest university press.

Our global reach, depth of expertise, and clarity of purpose sets us apart from other organizations. That gives us an extraordinary ability – and responsibility – to shape the world’s knowledge and learning as no other publisher can. Not for profit, but for the benefit of all. Our mission is set by the University:

We further the University of Oxford’s objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education, by publishing worldwide.

We are the world’s largest university press.

Our global reach, depth of expertise, and clarity of purpose sets us apart from other organizations. That gives us an extraordinary ability – and responsibility – to shape the world’s knowledge and learning as no other publisher can. Not for profit, but for the benefit of all. Our mission is set by the University:

We further the University of Oxford’s objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education, by publishing worldwide.

We are the world’s largest university press.

Our global reach, depth of expertise, and clarity of purpose sets us apart from other organizations. That gives us an extraordinary ability – and responsibility – to shape the world’s knowledge and learning as no other publisher can. Not for profit, but for the benefit of all. Our mission is set by the University:

We further the University of Oxford’s objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education, by publishing worldwide.












Nigel Portwood

Nigel Portwood

Nigel Portwood

Chief Executive Officer, Oxford University Press

Chief Executive Officer, Oxford University Press

OUP wouldn’t be the dynamic, innovative organisation that it is today, were it not for the amazing people who work here. Our mission shapes and guides everything we do and unites us behind a common purpose— and it is the sheer commitment and passion of our people that helps us to achieve it and allows us to have a positive impact across the world.

Whether surfacing the latest research, helping a child learn to read, or enhancing someone’s English language learning, our work enables people to unlock their potential. I continue to be proud of how much we achieve together.

But it isn’t just the work we do that makes OUP so special. It’s our people and the culture they create. Time and time again, I see colleagues from across the globe collaborating, supporting each other, and sharing ideas and learnings.

If you are looking for an organisation that cares about its people and making a difference, then you’ve come to the right place. I look forward to welcoming you.

OUP wouldn’t be the dynamic, innovative organisation that it is today, were it not for the amazing people who work here. Our mission shapes and guides everything we do and unites us behind a common purpose— and it is the sheer commitment and passion of our people that helps us to achieve it and allows us to have a positive impact across the world.

Whether surfacing the latest research, helping a child learn to read, or enhancing someone’s English language learning, our work enables people to unlock their potential. I continue to be proud of how much we achieve together.

But it isn’t just the work we do that makes OUP so special. It’s our people and the culture they create. Time and time again, I see colleagues from across the globe collaborating, supporting each other, and sharing ideas and learnings.

If you are looking for an organisation that cares about its people and making a difference, then you’ve come to the right place. I look forward to welcoming you.

OUP wouldn’t be the dynamic, innovative organisation that it is today, were it not for the amazing people who work here. Our mission shapes and guides everything we do and unites us behind a common purpose— and it is the sheer commitment and passion of our people that helps us to achieve it and allows us to have a positive impact across the world.

Whether surfacing the latest research, helping a child learn to read, or enhancing someone’s English language learning, our work enables people to unlock their potential. I continue to be proud of how much we achieve together.

But it isn’t just the work we do that makes OUP so special. It’s our people and the culture they create. Time and time again, I see colleagues from across the globe collaborating, supporting each other, and sharing ideas and learnings.

If you are looking for an organisation that cares about its people and making a difference, then you’ve come to the right place. I look forward to welcoming you.

Our history

Our history

Our history

The history of Oxford University Press is the history of printing itself. The first books were printed in Oxford in 1478, just two years after William Caxton printed England’s first book. More than a century later, Archbishop Laud secured a Great Charter from King Charles I, which entitled the University to print ‘all manner of books’.

What became Oxford University Press began to evolve in the seventeenth century, when the University won the right to print the King James Authorised Version of the Bible. From the late 1800s OUP began to expand significantly, opening the first overseas OUP office in New York in 1896. Today OUP has offices in 50 countries, and is the largest university press in the world.

The history of Oxford University Press is the history of printing itself. The first books were printed in Oxford in 1478, just two years after William Caxton printed England’s first book. More than a century later, Archbishop Laud secured a Great Charter from King Charles I, which entitled the University to print ‘all manner of books’.

What became Oxford University Press began to evolve in the seventeenth century, when the University won the right to print the King James Authorised Version of the Bible. From the late 1800s OUP began to expand significantly, opening the first overseas OUP office in New York in 1896. Today OUP has offices in 50 countries, and is the largest university press in the world.

The history of Oxford University Press is the history of printing itself. The first books were printed in Oxford in 1478, just two years after William Caxton printed England’s first book. More than a century later, Archbishop Laud secured a Great Charter from King Charles I, which entitled the University to print ‘all manner of books’.

What became Oxford University Press began to evolve in the seventeenth century, when the University won the right to print the King James Authorised Version of the Bible. From the late 1800s OUP began to expand significantly, opening the first overseas OUP office in New York in 1896. Today OUP has offices in 50 countries, and is the largest university press in the world.

   
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