OxCommunicate
Build your research profile beyond Oxford
I help researchers communicate their work more effectively, grow their online presence, and build an audience they can take with them throughout their careers.
Who I am
James Baldwin
Oxford experience
15+ years working in communications at the University of Oxford across several departments and research initiatives.
Private sector expertise
Extensive experience in marketing, digital strategy, and content creation in small businesses across diverse industries.
Research-focused
I understand the pressures researchers face and how to communicate complex ideas to the right audiences.
How I can help
Whether you need strategic support, practical assets, or just a conversation to get started, I can help you communicate your research with clarity and impact.
1. Strategic support (engagement, impact & KE)
I can help you develop a clear strategy for engagement, impact, and knowledge exchange. I can advise on the best approach, create promotional material, and even help find funding to support the work.
2. Practical communications & content
I can create the assets you need: websites, newsletters, copy for web or LinkedIn profiles, and other communications materials. Flexible, ad hoc support tailored to your needs.
3. Free 30-minute strategy conversation
A free, no-obligation conversation where we can explore your current challenges and I can offer ideas and a starting point for improvement.
Not sure whether a conversation would be useful?
I’ve put together a free guide that brings together many of the ideas I’ve learned from working in communications, marketing and digital engagement over the last fifteen years.
It’s intended for researchers who want to understand how communication, impact, engagement and audience-building fit together before deciding what action to take.
You certainly don’t need to read it before getting in touch, but if you’d like a deeper understanding of how I think about these topics, it’s all there.
(Estimated reading time: 15–20 minutes)
Testimonials
James was really friendly and easy to talk to and I left our conversation with plenty of food for thought. He flipped my assumptions on their head and offered clear and practical guidance that will be incredibly useful going forward.
Research Fellow, Harris Manchester College
James has a great understanding of the online landscape relevant for academics and lots of relevant actionable suggestions. Our chat helped me identify what aspects of online presence I should to focus on to create the kind impact I am interested in.
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Experimental Psychology
James was very helpful, flexible and easy to work with. He was happy to talk through options and gave great suggestions to design a website that was the best fit for my purposes.
Wellcome Career Development Fellow, Department of Biology
Working with James helped me recognise that I can take a much more active role in shaping my academic profile and communicating the value of my research. This included both – tips which were easy to include in daily activities as well as suggestions that related to more long-term strategic decisions. As a result, I felt empowered to be more intentional about how I present my research and creating greater opportunities for others to engage with my work.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Department of Education
