Epistemic Overview
A multidisciplinary research and teaching department of the University of Oxford dedicated to the social science of the Internet, algorithmic governance and digital policy.
Founded
2001
Director / President
Professor Vili Lehdonvirta (Director)
Category
University Department / Institute
Website
https://www.oii.ox.ac.uk/Research Domains
Timeline
2001
The Oxford Internet Institute is founded as a department of the University of Oxford.
2006
The OII becomes a full partner in the World Economic Forum's 'Global Risks' report.
c. 2010
The 'iLabour Project' (later 'Online Labour Index') is launched by Prof. Vili Lehdonvirta to track the online gig economy.
2017
The 'Computational Propaganda Project' (CPP) is established, publishing influential reports on 'Junk News' and election interference.
2018
Prof. Philip N. Howard, head of the CPP, wins the 'Global Thinker' award from Foreign Policy.
2021
The OII celebrates its 20th anniversary.
Oct 2024
Professor Vili Lehdonvirta is appointed as the new Director of the Institute.
Events
(Note: This institute is typically very active; the public calendar may be in the process of being updated.)
Influential Papers / Notable Research
The 'Computational Propaganda Project', which investigates the use of algorithms and social media to manipulate public opinion.
The 'iLabour Project' (now 'Online Labour Index'), which measures the global gig economy in real-time.
Influential research on digital inequality, algorithmic bias, and AI governance policies.