Working at the Nightingale
Anthony Gilbert ’10 talks about working as a physiotherapist at the London Nightingale Hospital – and why it was an inspiring experience.
Alumni making a difference against Covid-19
Coaching Through Covid-19, pro-bono help for SMEs
Professional Executive Coach, Benita Mayhead talks about how she and 11 fellow Brookes alumni and students are helping SMEs get through the Covid-19 crisis.
Developing new products to support Covid-19 response
Mechanical Engineering alumnus, Kieron Salter ’93 talks about co-ordinating a local supply chain for PPE and his own company, KW Special Projects rapidly developing new products to support the Covid-19 response.
Alumni
Fearless and Empowered – Efe’s transformative life journey
“I hated my life experiences and was ashamed of my upbringing. But now I am proud of them because I changed the narrative and have become the person I want to be. And I am using that experience to empower other women to be fearless and go after the life they truly deserve.”
Oxford Brookes played a pivotal role in Efe Fruci’s inspirational success.
Finding and saving unique ecosystems
Professor Julian Bayliss turned his love of nature into a career dedicated to conserving nature – discovering new species and new rainforests. The skills he developed in his PhD at Brookes have been crucial to his work.
Healthcare heroes
Healthcare hero – Siobhan Hall
Siobhan Hall ’16 studied for a Paramedic Emergency Care foundation degree and is currently working for South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS).
Healthcare hero – Anne-Marie Faulkner
Anne-Marie Faulkner is an Adult Nursing student who, thanks to the Tessa-Jane Evans Bursary, is fulfilling her dream of helping others.
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Finding and saving unique ecosystems
Professor Julian Bayliss turned his love of nature into a career dedicated to conserving nature – discovering new species and new rainforests. The skills he developed in his PhD at Brookes have been crucial to his work.
Mike Leigh – motivating people to care
“My films are not polemics. I don’t make films that say ‘think this!’ But any film that motivates people to care about life is an activist film. I invite people to take away stuff to ponder, reflect on and argue about.”