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