About
Stephen Conway is the Deputy Registrar of the University of Oxford and a Professorial Fellow at Jesus College. He holds operational leadership roles in research services and university management. Previously, he served as Executive Director of Research Services (2018–present), leading research strategy, funding, governance, and innovation. Earlier roles include Director of Research & Academic Strategy at The Open University and positions in the Social Sciences Division at Oxford. Educated at Jesus College, he earned an MA and DPhil in inorganic chemistry (2000), supervised by Professor Malcolm Green FRS.
His professional focus spans research policy development, institutional strategic planning, and cross-sector engagement. Conway’s career transitioned from chemical research in industry to higher education administration, emphasizing research infrastructure and academic leadership. He chairs the University’s Risk & Audit Committee and oversees cross-cutting initiatives in research commercialization and international partnerships.
No specific scientific awards or publications are explicitly listed in the provided text. His advisory roles include leadership in research teams rather than direct academic supervision of students. Conway is engaged in family life and sports, particularly cricket and cycling.
