Get Involved

Where to start

If you’re new and interested in learning more about Oxford’s AI safety community, we’d love to have you sign up for our mailing list or join us at an upcoming event.

If you have questions about AI safety or OAISI, you’re also welcome to reach out — we’re happy to meet for a coffee, go for a walk, or have a quick call.

What we run

  • Intro Fellowship

    Our introductory fellowship, followed each week by a pizza social at Trajan House.

    When
    Wednesdays, 2nd week until 7th week, Michaelmas
    Format
    By application
    Apply here
  • Strategy Salon

    Discussions on AI safety strategy and macrostrategy, with high-context generalists and researchers.

    When
    Tuesdays, 3rd week onwards
    Format
    By application
    Apply here
  • Blog Post-Writing Sprints

    Focused Sunday sessions for drafting and finishing blog posts on AI safety.

    When
    Sundays of 3rd, 5th and 7th week
    Format
    By application
    Application link coming soon
  • Technical Roundtable

    A weekly discussion of AI safety research papers, held every Monday at Trajan House.

    When
    Mondays · Trajan House
    Format
    By application
    Apply here
  • Socials

    We run a range of different socials throughout term, from casual pizza socials to invite-only dinners.

    When
    Every term
    Format
    Open
    See events
  • ARBOx

    Alignment Research Bootcamp Oxford, a 2-week intensive designed to rapidly build skills in AI safety.

    When
    Twice yearly
    Format
    By application
    About ARBOx
  • OAISI Office Membership

    OAISI has a small office at Trajan House, open to members working directly on AI safety.

    When
    24/7 · Trajan House
    Format
    By application
    Apply here

More ways in

Contact us

Feel free to send an email to one of our committee members at [name]@oaisi.org or just reach out to [email protected]

For more info, check our FAQ.

  • What if I’m just visiting?

    Feel free to put your name in our visiting OAISI form!

  • I have feedback on how OAISI could be improved.

    If you have any particular feedback on how we can improve our community and programming, please let us know on our feedback form.

  • I’m interested in helping more with OAISI.

    Applications for our General Committee are open on a rolling basis for the 2026-27 academic year. Committee members help run our fellowships, roundtables, speaker events and more, and build skills for a career in AI safety along the way. Past members have gone on to work with Forethought, Redwood Research, UK AISI and Kairos. We’d love to see your application!

Get involved

If you’re new and interested in learning more about Oxford’s AI safety community, we’d love to have you sign up for our mailing list or join us at an upcoming event.

If you have questions about AI safety or OAISI, you’re also welcome to reach out — we’re happy to meet for a coffee, go for a walk, or have a quick call.

Our newsletter.