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Friends of Brookes by Sirius GibsonMay 31, 20239:32 am19 July 2023
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Paterson Joseph inaugurated as chancellor

Watch Paterson’s passionate inauguration speech about the importance of story-telling and empathy.

Alumni by Sirius GibsonSep 18, 20232:44 pm19 September 2023
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Helping people: from Hull to Hebron via Oxford Brookes

Ian Cave talks about a life of helping others – with the NHS and as a volunteer ‘accompanier’ in Palestine.

Alumni by Sirius GibsonAug 24, 20239:15 am24 August 2023
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Adeyemi’s story – the benefits and rewards of school governance

Adeyemi Ladejobi discusses his decision to become a school governor and why it is a role everyone should consider.

Alumni by Sirius GibsonAug 10, 202311:27 am16 August 2023
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Elevating a passion to a career – a writer’s story

MA Creative Writing alumni, Aashmika Amit tells the story of how she went from writing letters to the Brother Grimm to becoming an author.

Alumni by Sirius GibsonJul 11, 202311:11 am11 July 2023
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Saving history for future generations

Top 75 Indian achiever, Saima Iqbal, talks about her passion for the cultural heritage of Kashmir and how Brookes was key to her professional success.

Alumni by Sirius GibsonJul 6, 20232:02 pm31 August 2023
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Saving wildlife – Trang and a career in conservation

Conservationist Trang Nguyen talks about being inspired by Sir David Attenborough, overcoming barriers to a career in conservation and risking her life to save wildlife.

Alumni by Sirius GibsonFeb 21, 20234:11 pm21 February 2023
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The joy of queer parenting

Alisa Stef talks about life as a queer parent, breast feeding as a non-birth mother and becoming a foster parent – and how much she loves it!

Alumni by Sirius GibsonOct 27, 20221:58 pm31 October 2022
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Wellness and mental health – Black perspectives

For Black History Month 2022, we asked a varied group of Oxford Brookes alumni, all of whom are black, for their perspectives and thoughts on mental health and wellness.

Alumni by Sirius GibsonOct 11, 202212:38 pm13 October 2022
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Overcoming tragedy and finding an enlightened path

For Black History Month 2022, Observe catches up with Brookes alumnus, Nathan John who tells his powerful and honest story – sad but also very inspiring.

Alumni by Sirius GibsonJun 14, 20223:19 pm15 June 2022
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Rosannagh with her dog, Nova, in her studio

From Brookes to the Arctic Circle – an artist’s journey

Rising star, Rosannagh Scarlet Esson, talks about making the transition from student to practising artist, her commitment to climate issues and her upcoming residency in the Arctic.

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