Lord Joel Joffe and the Vice-Chancellor opening the new Swindon Campus In early February the University celebrated the official opening of its new campus in Swindon. Last summer Oxford Brookes moved from its former site in Swindon, to a new, …
Hello & welcome
Welcome to Observe, the annual magazine for Oxford Brookes alumni, supporters and friends. We live in changing times, both within the higher education sector – which is adapting to the largest legislative change for a generation – and the world …
Oxford School of Nursing and Midwifery launched
In June the Oxford School of Nursing and Midwifery was officially launched. The School is a partnership between Oxford Brookes University, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, under the umbrella of the Oxford Academic …
Celebrating 10 years of our India Office
On 1 March 2017 Oxford Brookes marked the tenth year of its India Office. Based in Chandigarh, the India Office delivers a personalised service to potential students, parents and institutions interested in the University. Staff support prospective students, organise pre-departure …
Recognition in Teaching Excellence Framework
Oxford Brookes University received a silver award in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) results announced in June. The TEF was introduced by the UK Government to “recognise and reward excellent learning and teaching at universities”. This year’s TEF considered teaching …
“It’s rather amazing” – the Sir Kenneth Wheare Hall
Earlier this year the children of Sir Kenneth Wheare were given an early glimpse of the new University hall named in honour of their father. They tell Observe the story of how crucial he was to Oxford Brookes’ history and …