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Alumni by Ian BruceOct 26, 20178:46 am30 June 2021
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Early Doric Club emblem - Oxford School of Architecture, 1927-1929

Historic Doric

In June this year the Doric Club, the Oxford School of Architecture’s alumni association, celebrated its 90th anniversary. Here we look at its fascinating history… 1927 The birth of the Doric Club In the 1920s […]

Alumni by Ian BruceOct 26, 20178:30 am30 June 2021
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A blooming business

One year ago, Oxford Poly alumna Jane Gandon ’87 opened a flower shop – Bicycle Blooms – on Magdalen Road. We caught up with Jane to ask her about her business, life in East Oxford […]

Alumni by Ian BruceOct 26, 20178:24 am30 June 2021
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Brookes Alumni - China Chapter

Alumni chapters around the world

“Being Oxford Brookes Alumni is our pride!” “Being Chapter Leader gives me the opportunity to keep in touch with old friends, make new ones and provide a networking base for our graduates.” Dinusha H Weerawardane […]

Archive - 2017 edition by Ian BruceOct 12, 20172:44 pm30 June 2021
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“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 […]

Alumni by Ian BruceOct 10, 20172:27 pm30 June 2021
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Saad Qureshi

Who would be an artist? Long hours, little money, criticism… Oxford Brookes alumnus, Saad Qureshi ‘07 has faced up to the challenges of a life that chose him – and emerged as a confident, thoughtful […]

Archive - 2017 edition by Ian BruceOct 10, 20171:47 pm30 June 2021
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A mace of our own

This September’s graduates had a beautifully designed addition to their ceremonies – the new Oxford Brookes University mace. It was designed by Zimbabwean Foundation Art and Design student, Rhys Herbst ‘17. As it was the […]

Archive - 2017 edition by Ian BruceOct 10, 201711:50 am30 June 2021
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Laughter therapy

Honorary Graduate, Paul Mayhew-Archer was awarded an MBE for services to people with Parkinson’s in October 2020. Here we look back to an article about Paul from Observe in 2017. Don’t try telling Paul Mayhew-Archer […]

Archive - 2017 edition by oxfordbrookesuniOct 5, 20177:58 am30 June 2021
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Dame Katherine Grainger: “You never quite know what’s possible when you start off”

From being a world-beater in the boat to becoming Oxford Brookes’ Chancellor, Dame Katherine Grainger PhD is accustomed to making the most of new opportunities. That’s why we presented her with a unique task on a recent visit to the University…

Alumni by Ian BruceAug 30, 20172:23 pm30 June 2021
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Alumni comedy pilot airs on Amazon Prime

Video: Amazon Prime sitcom

Watch Govind Chandran ’15 talk about getting his sitcom pilot on Amazon Prime…. Read the full story »

Archive - 2017 edition by Ian BruceAug 13, 201711:14 am30 June 2021

Video: Wheare Hall

Watch as the children of Sir Kenneth Wheare visit our newly renovated hall which is to be named after their father…. Read the full story »

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