Ineos Oxford Institute for AMR Research

The Ineos Oxford Institute for AMR Research (IOI) is a planned research institute at the University of Oxford. It initially focuses on designing animal-only antimicrobials,[3] conducting research on antimicrobial resistance, and raise awareness and promote responsible use of antibiotics.[4] It was founded by a £100m donation, one of the largest ever given to a UK University, from Ineos in 2021.[5][6][7] It will be based at the Oxford Department of Chemistry and its Life & Mind building.[8][9] Construction work on the building started in November 2021.[10]

Ineos Oxford Institute for AMR Research
Parent institutionUniversity of Oxford
Established2021
HeadChristopher J. Schofield (project lead)[1]
Staff50[2] (planned)
Location
Oxford, United Kingdom

Writing for The Guardian, columnist Catherine Bennet criticised Oxford University for accepting Ineos' benefaction despite its chairman Jim Ratcliffe's alleged tax avoidance and Ineos' environmental record.[11]

References
  1. Kevany, Sophie (21 January 2021). "Oxford animal-only antibiotic lab could prop up intensive farming, critics say". The Guardian.
  2. "Ineos donates £100m to launch Oxford university antibiotics institute". Sky News. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
  3. Kevany, Sophie (25 August 2021). "UN criticised over statement on overuse of antibiotics in farming". The Guardian. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
  4. "Q&A: staving off AMR disaster with Ineos and the University of Oxford". www.pharmaceutical-technology.com. Retrieved 16 March 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. "INEOS Oxford Institute - Department of Chemistry". University of Oxford. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
  6. "Ineos gives Oxford University £100m for antibiotic resistance research institute". Yahoo! News. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
  7. "Oxford research tackles threat of antibiotic resistance". BBC News. 19 January 2021. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
  8. Cookson, Clive. "Ineos gives Oxford £100m to set up antibiotic research institute". Financial Times. Retrieved 20 January 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. Sinclair, Leah (19 January 2021). "University of Oxford receives £100m to research antibiotic resistance". London Evening Standard. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
  10. Ffrench, Andrew (4 November 2021). "Building work starts at Oxford University's new Life and Mind building". Oxford Mail. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
  11. Bennet, Catherine (24 January 2021). "Just what was it exactly that Oxford University saw in the billionaire boss of Ineos?". The Guardian. Retrieved 3 October 2021.


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