A recognised independent centre (RIC) of Oxford University was a status awarded to acknowledge a special relationship with a small number of institutes and centres which are involved in teaching and research in their specialised areas in Oxford.Recognised Independent Centres – University of Oxford. Ox.ac.uk. Retrieved on 2011-03-21.Review of Oxford by Jan Morris | The Nomad Lawyer. Nomadlaw.com (2009-07-10). Retrieved on 2011-03-21.
The University retired the status of RIC in August 2020, and the centres now operate under different arrangements.
Overview The status of RIC was awarded to educational charities based in the Oxford area which, while not part of the university, were recognised for their contribution to university research and teaching in contemporary and historical areas of interest. The formal designation was created in 2006.OCHS wins Oxford recognition | The Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies. Ochs.org.uk (2006-06-23). Retrieved on 2011-03-21. Five institutions were awarded RIC status.
While the RICs were independent financially and in governance[oucs] OUCS Entitlement – Recognised Independent Centre. Oucs.ox.ac.uk. Retrieved on 2011-03-21. they made a significant contribution to the university in research, tuition, and publishing. The university established a Joint Coordinating Committee for Recognised Independent Centres, which linked the university and RICs. The University Council and relevant faculties nominated members to sit on the governing bodies of the RICs.Council and Main Committees, Oxford University Gazette. Ox.ac.uk. Retrieved on 2011-03-21.
A student at an RIC was not automatically a member of the university but could apply to use its facilities, as well as its libraries and manuscript collections. In practice the majority of students attached to RICs were also registered as students of Oxford University, and were members of colleges. Some academics held joint appointments made between university faculties and RICs.Croft, Sally, Editor, Blueprint: Staff News for the University of Oxford, March 2008, Oxford.
Recognised independent centres of Oxford University Name Founded Notes Oxford Centre for Buddhist Studies 2004 Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies 1972 Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies 1997 Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies 1985 Gained royal charter in 2012 Oxford Institute for Energy Studies 1982
References
External links Recognised Independent Centres (archived link) The Oxford Centre for Buddhist Studies The Oxford Institute for Energy Studies The Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies The Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies The Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies