Senior Lecturer in Marketing Dr Sarah Quinton is co-leading a research project investigating whether sharing photographs via social media can enhance the wellbeing of older people, and reduce loneliness. The project, which is being run […]
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Alumni news
A few highlights of Oxford Brookes alumni news from 2018. Well connected with Brookes Connections Students have been receiving career e-mentoring and advice from alumni through Brookes Connections since February 2018. The scheme has now […]
University news
A round-up of news from Oxford Brookes in 2018. Campuses continue to be transformed Those visiting Oxford Brookes’ campuses in recent years will have no doubt been impressed by the new buildings and spaces. The […]
Research round-up
Oxford Brookes is committed to research with real-world impact. Here is a round-up of some recent research at Brookes. How we feed children in early infancy could impact on eating habits later in life Dr […]
J Haynes – The innovator
The Haynes brand is recognised across the world for its iconic ‘do-it-yourself’ manuals. Observe spoke to Haynes CEO and Oxford Brookes alumnus, J Haynes ’90, to find out how the company is bringing innovative products […]
Oxford Brookes Racing – Best of British
In July 2018, teams representing over 100 universities from more than 30 countries took part in Formula Student at Silverstone. The event is run annually by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and challenges students […]
Projects address equality and diversity issues in engineering and physical sciences
Oxford Brookes is leading a national project funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) to improve equality, diversity and inclusion. Eleven projects with total funding of £5.5m were announced in August 2018 […]
Daniel Battsek – A passion for film
Daniel Battsek ’80, Director of Film4 and alumnus of Oxford Brookes, is optimistic about the future. With a successful career spanning three continents and almost three decades, and with vast experience in production, development and […]
Akala – Making it cool to be clever
Award winning hip-hop artist, education activist and author, Akala received an honorary doctorate from Oxford Brookes in June 2018. We caught up with him before the ceremony to discuss his theatre production company, The Hip-hop […]
Video: Akala’s graduation speech
On 23 June 2018 the award-winning hip-hop artist, education activist and author, Akala received an honorary doctorate from Oxford Brookes in recognition of his educational work. At the ceremony, he urged new graduates to maintain […]