Heather Robbins shares her memories of 49 years working in the library at Oxford Polytechnic, and then Oxford Brookes.
Author: Sirius Gibson
John May – teacher, leader and cat lover
John May, CEO of Cats Protection, looks back at his student days, being a gay teacher in the 1980s and a lifelong passion for learning. And, of course, his love of cats.
The joy of being surrounded by books
Publisher Woeli Dekutsey traces his distinguished career to studying at Oxford Polytechnic and discusses his new novel, set at the time of first contact between European colonialists and the people of West Africa.
Tom’s amazing year
Tom Elner talks about how the Sam Zuckerberg Scholarship enabled her to study at Brookes and the amazing year she enjoyed.
Anup Mysoor – championing Black women’s careers
Oxford Brookes Governor and Interim Chair of People Committee Anup Mysoor talks about the importance of Black History Month and championing Black women’s careers.
Efe Fruci – supporting greatness in others
Efe Fruci tells how she is drawing on the inspiration of her mother to help marginalised women find their own greatness.
Hanna Afolabi – championing sisters in Real Estate
Property development specialist, Hanna Afolabi, talks about addressing under-representation within the Real Estate industry by empowering Black Women to raise their voice and profile.
Jenny Okolo – mental health champion
We talk to mental health champion Jenny Okolo about the importance of empathy, removing stigma and addressing black mental health issues.
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.
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.