“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.”
How to start a scholarship
Hadil Louz is the eighth student to receive the Gaza Scholarship. Observe caught up with one of the scholarship’s founders, Sir Iain Chalmers, to find out how he and fellow Oxford Brookes honorary graduate, Dr Paul Brankin got it started.
People news – 2019 round up
A tribute to Professor Chris Hawes. Plus there’s a Fulbright Award for an Oxford Brookes alumna and a Point of Light Award for an alumnus. Also, Game of Thrones star speaks on campus.
Campus news – 2019 round up
Inspirational new teaching and research spaces. Plus Institute of Technology in Swindon and restoring a lost artwork.
University news – 2019 round-up
Oxford Brookes retains number one status in modern university ranking, new Greek partnership, degree apprenticeships, Stand Alone Pledge.
Hello & welcome
Vice-Chancellor Professor Alistair Fitt welcomes you to Observe and highlights a few of the most inspiring stories.