News and events archive
2012
February
- 09 February 2012 - Inspiring student volunteering in Oxford
- 09 February 2012 - Historian advises Parliament of Ireland on blasphemy law
January
- 31 January 2012 - Watch Prof Janet Beer's Channel 4 interview on admissions
- 30 January 2012 - Applications hold up in tough climate
- 24 January 2012 - Join the debate on UK media post-hacking
- 24 January 2012 - Progress for proposed Swindon University Technical College
- 20 January 2012 - Brookes backs sustainable vehicle street race
- 20 January 2012 - Protecting the world's only poisonous primate
- 18 January 2012 - International award for bringing biology to wider audience
- 12 January 2012 - Four awards, two prestigious posts for Knowledge Transfer Associates
- 06 January 2012 - Preventing drug use - what works?
- 05 January 2012 - Professor Diana Woodhouse awarded OBE in New Year’s Honours
2011
December
- 21 December 2011 - Oxford Brookes wins Good Farm Animal Welfare Award
- 14 December 2011 - £1m grant awarded for the effects of alcohol education on children
November
- 25 November 2011 - Student Community Wardens appointed
- 23 November 2011 - Independent article on economic policy
- 16 November 2011 - Visions of the future: three Oxford Brookes architecture students receive prizes from the RIBA
- 14 November 2011 - Oxford Brookes to travel to Malawi to make ‘One Difference’
- 10 November 2011 - Oxford Brookes joins national day to fight confusion over tuition fees
- 09 November 2011 - Architecture students design fantastical furniture
- 08 November 2011 - Universities continue outreach with local schools
- 02 November 2011 - Students invited to get on board the BrookesBus to learn about student finance
October
- 25 October 2011 - Age UK Oxfordshire sets up shop at Oxford Brookes University
- 07 October 2011 - Bamboo bike project team interviewed by the BBC
September
- 24 September 2011 - Brookes students and staff in Oxford's first half-marathon
- 23 September 2011 - The Small Change Forum - Can art remake the world?
- 23 September 2011 - Bamboo Frame Mountain Bike Launched
- 22 September 2011 - Oxford Brookes campuses feature twice in the UK's Top Ten favourite parks
- 20 September 2011 - Restaurateurs and Brookes commit to make Oxfordshire a leading dining destination
- 19 September 2011 - Blackwell and Brookes welcome award-winning writer/producer for Creative Writing Lecture 2011 - images now available
- 19 September 2011 - Artist Richard Hamilton remembered by Head of the School of Arts Alison Honour
- 13 September 2011 - Video message from Viviane Reding and images from the Women and Leadership conference
- 12 September 2011 - BBC focus on Brookes' Good Behaviour Game pilot
- 12 September 2011 - Oxford Brookes Women and Leadership conference Guardian article
- 09 September 2011 - Oxford Brookes to host 4th annual Ken Hom Lecture
- 07 September 2011 - Women and Leadership conference to tackle issues around closing the gender gap
- 05 September 2011 - First course on shelter after disaster launched by Brookes
August
- 22 August 2011 - Four-year-olds distinguish knowledgeable from accurate informants
- 19 August 2011 - Enterprise Zone welcomed by Oxford Brookes
- 18 August 2011 - Oxford Brookes Clearing Information 2011
- 12 August 2011 - Introducing the Key Information Sets: Janet Beer writes for the Guardian
- 05 August 2011 - Bamboo mountain bike tested in Alpine race
July
- 29 July 2011 - Oxford Brookes recognised as building the future of the property industry
- 25 July 2011 - New Postgraduate Certificate in Humanitarian Action
- 21 July 2011 - New City Poet for Oxford
- 20 July 2011 - Brookes Chancellor and director of Liberty to assist phone hacking inquiry
- 11 July 2011 - Rowers pipped by Harvard crew
June
- 29 June 2011 - Oxford School of Hospitality Management launches at The Savoy
- 28 June 2011 - Information for students at heart of Government White Paper
- 24 June 2011 - Oxford Brookes and Oxford United Football Club join sides to test fitness levels
- 23 June 2011 - Oxford Brookes receives good news in The Times Good University Guide 2012
- 23 June 2011 - Oxford Brookes University awards its honorary graduates as part of graduation celebrations
- 22 June 2011 - African charity opportunity awarded in Oxford Brookes kitchen garden competition
- 13 June 2011 - CBE Award for Chair of Governors
- 02 June 2011 - Nick Cohen joins MA Creative Writing at Brookes
May
- 25 May 2011 - Annual Fine Art Degree Show continues its success
- 09 May 2011 - Oxford Brookes film team at Cannes Film Festival
- 05 May 2011 - Excavations challenge views on pre-historic society
- 03 May 2011 - Brookes lecturer wins BBC Mastermind 2011 title
April
- 15 April 2011 - Exciting new arts courses for the public
- 08 April 2011 - Oxford Brookes University and architectural practice Architype win award
- 07 April 2011 - Brookes puts student investment at heart of finance decision
- 06 April 2011 - The Ethometric Museum - open for viewing for the first time
- 06 April 2011 - Oxford Gastronomica at the Sunday Times Oxford Literary Festival
- 05 April 2011 - Autism research - helping to forge real-life friendships through Facebook
March
- 30 March 2011 - Creative writing fellows talk 'voice' at Oxford Literary Festival
- 29 March 2011 - Plant research could point way to food security
- 23 March 2011 - Academic warns videos of cute animals promote illegal trade
- 16 March 2011 - Spiritual founder of Oxford Brookes honoured with blue plaque
- 14 March 2011 - Tragedy in Japan: a message from our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Janet Beer
- 14 March 2011 - Joan Brookes passes away aged 90
- 08 March 2011 - Lessons from Haiti
- 03 March 2011 - Three Brookes academics gain New Investigator Awards
- 03 March 2011 - Primate Conservation staff edit new research journal
- 03 March 2011 - CENDEP hosts ninth annual Human Rights Film Festival
January
- 27 January 2011 - New findings reveal modern humans left Africa much earlier than previously thought
- 12 January 2011 - Oxford Brookes wins again in University Challenge
2010
December
- 16 December 2010 - Art student gives voice to Oxford's homeless community
- 10 December 2010 - Football Club to host festive event
- 08 December 2010 - Successful Student Community Project Nears Completion
- 06 December 2010 - Westminster Sports Centre refurbishes fitness suite
November
- 24 November 2010 - Human rights in modern Britain
- 24 November 2010 - Award-winning Oxford Brookes professor hosts UK's 1st international functional food conference
- 18 November 2010 - Low-carbon building expert wins major research grant
- 12 November 2010 - Free schools under the spotlight in next Oxford Education Debate
- 10 November 2010 - Brookes gains place in University Challenge quarter finals
- 10 November 2010 - 'Green fingered' students get digging in new campus kitchen garden
- 09 November 2010 - IPC develops new website for Welsh Assembly
- 08 November 2010 - Gold for Brookes alumnus at rowing World Championships
- 04 November 2010 - Protecting the spider monkeys of Panama
- 01 November 2010 - First Gaza Scholarship student joins Oxford Brookes
October
- 29 October 2010 - Exploring the roots of CSI
- 21 October 2010 - John Payne opens the new building named in his honour
- 21 October 2010 - Brookes student speaks on BBC World Service
- 04 October 2010 - Brookes student wins at triathlon World Championships
September
- 28 September 2010 - Historian launches new book at National Maritime Museum
- 27 September 2010 - Pulitzer prize-winner enchants Brookes
- 24 September 2010 - Police Community Support Officers on patrol at Brookes
- 24 September 2010 - Extra BROOKESbus service now running
- 20 September 2010 - Brookes student among UK's top 10 science graduates
- 18 September 2010 - Brookes named best modern university for tenth year
- 17 September 2010 - Cherie Blair delivers Annual Ken Hom Lecture
- 17 September 2010 - Brookes cricketers signed by Gloucestershire
- 16 September 2010 - Oxford World Book Capital bid
- 15 September 2010 - Adapting cities for climate change
- 10 September 2010 - Cherie Blair to speak at Oxford Brookes
- 06 September 2010 - Double gold for Brookes rowers
- 06 September 2010 - GCSE records tumble at the Oxford Academy
August
- 12 August 2010 - Report from Brookes shows 'big society' at work
July
June
- 25 June 2010 - Teaching at Brookes recognised in national awards
- 17 June 2010 - Sickle Cell research to be led by Brookes lecturer
- 16 June 2010 - 'Question Time' for Oxford's vice-chancellors
- 15 June 2010 - Research showcased during Universities Week
- 14 June 2010 - Former Brookes lecturer awarded MBE
- 11 June 2010 - Brookes remains in the top ten in Green League
- 10 June 2010 - Keynote speech at Brookes by Universities Minister
May
- 21 May 2010 - Estelle Morris to speak at Oxford Education Debate
- 20 May 2010 - Student bats his way to cricket award
- 13 May 2010 - Psychologist talks electric cars on BBC news
- 12 May 2010 - Fine art degree show
April
- 29 April 2010 - Liberal Democrat leader visits Brookes
- 22 April 2010 - Director of British Rowing and alumni Olympians to visit Brookes
- 21 April 2010 - Culinary visionary to talk about 'Slow Food'
- 21 April 2010 - Student becomes youngest-ever rower to cross ocean
- 19 April 2010 - Primate conservation course celebrates 10th anniversary
March
- 31 March 2010 - Gaza student sought for new scholarship scheme
- 30 March 2010 - Double success for BrookesTV in National Student Television Association awards
- 18 March 2010 - Response to full council decision to approve revised plans for new library and teaching facilities
- 18 March 2010 - Brookes sees funding rise in the UK's annual higher education budget
- 11 March 2010 - Older learners get computer savvy with help from Oxford Brookes and Age Concern
- 11 March 2010 - Brookes develops shelter for Haiti earthquake victims
- 08 March 2010 - Brookes unveils 2012 ambitions with new Centre for Rowing
- 05 March 2010 - New report explores Oxford Brookes' economic contribution
- 03 March 2010 - Full council to decide planning application
- 01 March 2010 - Gastronomica lines up food experts for Oxford Literary Festival
February
- 24 February 2010 - Plans approved for new library and teaching building
- 16 February 2010 - Fairtrade fortnight 2010
- 16 February 2010 - Human Rights in the frame at Oxford Brookes international film festival
- 16 February 2010 - Art Foundation students showcase work at prestigious Oxford museum
- 12 February 2010 - Courses across the county support the unemployed
- 11 February 2010 - Pro Vice-Chancellor's visit to India will consolidate strong relationships
- 04 February 2010 - Brookes to fund Community Officers
- 01 February 2010 - Foundation degree graduates excel
January
- 27 January 2010 - Art students to exhibit work at local gallery
- 20 January 2010 - Student charity wins award
- 19 January 2010 - Brookes awarded Oxford Green Travel Award
- 19 January 2010 - Brookes' rowers plan for 2012
- 19 January 2010 - Desmond Tutu to back Oxford Brookes' role in South Africa
- 14 January 2010 - Climate change researchers win big grant
2009
December
- 17 December 2009 - Zero carbon homes for the future
- 16 December 2009 - Lord Drayson visits School of Technology
- 16 December 2009 - Prime Minister backs MINI E trials
- 14 December 2009 - Creative writing fellow wins national award
- 08 December 2009 - Youngest-ever team set to row the Atlantic
- 08 December 2009 - The great literary debate
November
- 25 November 2009 - New library and teaching building
- 25 November 2009 - New study explores world of babies
- 25 November 2009 - The future of teaching - Oxford Education Debate
- 24 November 2009 - Experts team up on climate change
- 17 November 2009 - Former Brookes students set for BBC 2 School of Saatchi Series
- 17 November 2009 - Oxford Brookes delivers support for region's businesses, workers and entrepreneurs in challenging times
- 06 November 2009 - Dr Miriam Stoppard visits Brookes
- 03 November 2009 - Government announces new HE framework
- 03 November 2009 - Kate Adie in Public Lecture Series
October
- 29 October 2009 - Centre for Sport has biggest-ever revamp
- 27 October 2009 - No Mince Pies event
- 27 October 2009 - Brookes students join forces to benefit their community
- 27 October 2009 - Kate Adie and Philip Pullman in Public Lecture series
- 26 October 2009 - Get involved with volunteering
- 09 October 2009 - Oxford Brookes wins Gold EcoCampus Award
- 06 October 2009 - New apprentices get a foot on the career ladder
- 02 October 2009 - Seeking asylum in words
September
- 18 September 2009 - International conference held at Brookes
- 17 September 2009 - Council rejects plans
- 14 September 2009 - Oxford Brookes to defer accommodation charges
- 14 September 2009 - Oxford Brookes stays on top
- 10 September 2009 - Renowned writers talk food
August
- 05 August 2009 - Brookes collaborates on historic plays at Hampton Court Palace
July
- 16 July 2009 - Statement on county-wide planning strategy
- 10 July 2009 - New Brookes Bus service
- 06 July 2009 - Rowers cruise to Henley win
- 01 July 2009 - Brookes fine art students exhibit work at 'Free Range' show
June
- 26 June 2009 - Brookes scoops three national teaching accolades
- 25 June 2009 - Improve your business skills for free
- 24 June 2009 - Oxford Brookes key player in world's biggest trial of electric cars
- 18 June 2009 - Changes to development plans welcomed
- 17 June 2009 - Oxford Brookes rated one of the UK's greenest universities
- 03 June 2009 - Foundation Art and Design on show
- 03 June 2009 - Brookes continues to progress in league tables
May
- 29 May 2009 - Architects hold show in London
- 18 May 2009 - Brookes Fine Art 2009
- 15 May 2009 - World expert on human evolution in new documentary
- 12 May 2009 - Brookes singled out for excellence in key subjects
- 11 May 2009 - Student film screened at Cannes
April
- 30 April 2009 - Praise for Brookes in league table
- 28 April 2009 - Swine flu advice
- 27 April 2009 - Alumni mentoring at Oxford Brookes
- 22 April 2009 - Major skills and confidence boost for the south-east
- 22 April 2009 - Brookes students clinch karting championship
- 22 April 2009 - Powering into the future
- 21 April 2009 - Greek gastronomy comes to Brookes
- 08 April 2009 - Cricketing alumni set for world stage
- 01 April 2009 - Brookes students face panel of MPs
- 01 April 2009 - Professor Jeya Henry interviewed in The Saturday Telegraph
- 01 April 2009 - New research and exchange programme with Indian universities
March
- 27 March 2009 - Alumni debate - successful women at work
- 26 March 2009 - Outstanding partnership clinches major award
- 26 March 2009 - Brookes is one of top UK universities for bursaries
- 20 March 2009 - New Dean of Business School
- 20 March 2009 - Love and Justice poetry and photo competition winners
- 19 March 2009 - Brookes Science Bazaar draws capacity crowd
- 18 March 2009 - MPs and Lords back hybrid racing technology from Brookes students
- 12 March 2009 - Work begins to prepare temporary medical centre
- 11 March 2009 - Celebrating Love and Justice
- 09 March 2009 - Topping out of new workshop building
- 07 March 2009 - Brookes Science Bazaar
- 06 March 2009 - Academy-Award winner to launch new MA in Film Studies
- 05 March 2009 - 1.5 million research funding boost for Brookes
- 02 March 2009 - Madhur Jaffrey brings a taste of India to Brookes
- 02 March 2009 - First master's in Publishing set up in Russia
February
- 26 February 2009 - Functional food centre opens
- 25 February 2009 - Oxford's two universities work together to support teachers
- 18 February 2009 - Nutrition study makes international headlines
- 13 February 2009 - New Brookes study shows alcohol adverts appeal to young
- 13 February 2009 - 'Meet the Authors' at Brookes open book clubs
- 12 February 2009 - Shami Chakrabarti to open Human Rights Film and Music Festival
- 11 February 2009 - Oxfordshire Science Festival 2009
- 11 February 2009 - Do you want to make a difference? Love and Justice Month shows the way
- 10 February 2009 - New Chair for University Alliance
- 06 February 2009 - Brookes graduates selected for arts showcase
- 05 February 2009 - Local nurses top up valuable skills
- 04 February 2009 - Indian Express features top Brookes academic
- 03 February 2009 - Brookes Social Care expert on Today Programme
January
- 20 January 2009 - Pens and cameras to the ready in the name of Love and Justice
- 15 January 2009 - Janet Beer on campus redevelopment
2008
December
- 23 December 2008 - Borders no barrier to success
- 15 December 2008 - Oxford Brookes' investment in people recognised
- 09 December 2008 - Duke of Gloucester to open international architecture conference
- 08 December 2008 - Oxford agencies focus on response to tsunami
- 08 December 2008 - Brookes joins 'royal' celebrations for new children's hospital
- 05 December 2008 - Postgraduate students receive 2008 scholarships
- 03 December 2008 - Students highlight homeless journey through architecture
November
- 27 November 2008 - Brookes statement on Mumbai attacks
- 24 November 2008 - Brookes academic wins prestigious music award
- 20 November 2008 - Budding young architects help transform their neighbourhoods
- 14 November 2008 - Oxford Brookes hosts IASTE conference
- 14 November 2008 - Future of Brookes in 2020
- 13 November 2008 - Modern Gateway to Oxford
- 11 November 2008 - Inspiration behind the Eden Project
October
- 29 October 2008 - Brookes scholarship scheme for local students wins top award
- 23 October 2008 - Blasphemy lecture podcast
- 23 October 2008 - University campuses scoop new green award
- 23 October 2008 - Exterior-Interior: private and public life on a main Tehran street
- 20 October 2008 - Edith Wharton: a life in books
- 16 October 2008 - Olympic rowing heroes return to Brookes
- 16 October 2008 - Disaster relief training gains professional recognition
- 15 October 2008 - Brookes Chancellor opens new Children's Centre
- 09 October 2008 - Oxford Brookes welcomes back Olympic rowing heroes
September
- 29 September 2008 - Engineering the future
- 25 September 2008 - Environmental Showcase 2008
- 21 September 2008 - Sunday Times rates Oxford Brookes leading modern university for the eighth time
- 17 September 2008 - Brookes Professor wins top award for work on computer vision
- 08 September 2008 - Philip Pullman joins leading authors to launch new Creative Writing MA
- 08 September 2008 - Proud Corrie star at Oxford Brookes Graduation
- 08 September 2008 - Oxford Brookes academic to help set world guidelines on fat consumption
- 04 September 2008 - Local figures to be honoured by Oxford Brookes
- 02 September 2008 - Food for thought at Oxford Brookes
August
- 18 August 2008 - Brookes alumnus triumphs in rowing at Beijing Olympics
- 12 August 2008 - Brookes Architecture and Fine Art students showcase work in Albania
- 04 August 2008 - Alonso students in the driving seat
July
- 22 July 2008 - The 'Beer Hunter' archive comes to Brookes
- 17 July 2008 - Shami Chakrabarti is now Chancellor
- 01 July 2008 - Best-selling scientist gives talk for new Food Centre
June
- 16 June 2008 - Director of Liberty appointed University Chancellor
- 13 June 2008 - 'Therapy culture' impacts learning
- 11 June 2008 - Philip Pullman Creative Writing Fellow for new MA
- 05 June 2008 - Education Question Time is open to all
- 04 June 2008 - EcoCampus bronze award for Oxford Brookes
- 03 June 2008 - Partnership with Webmart graded 'outstanding'
May
- 29 May 2008 - Brookes Professor awarded Senior Fellowship
- 28 May 2008 - Brookes expert on blasphemy to speak at Hay Literary Festival
- 16 May 2008 - Website wins national award
- 14 May 2008 - Guardian rates key Brookes subjects among best in UK
- 13 May 2008 - Brookes 'food' expert on Radio 4
- 13 May 2008 - Secrets and Sofas at Brookes Fine Art Show
April
- 22 April 2008 - Budding young writers win Brookes poetry competition
- 21 April 2008 - Staff and student travel survey: make your view count
- 15 April 2008 - Chancellor's final lecture lights up Oxford Brookes
- 01 April 2008 - Student satisfaction survey 2008
March
- 17 March 2008 - BrookesTV named best student broadcaster
- 13 March 2008 - The Two Faces of Science
- 11 March 2008 - Brookes' artists exhibit work at Modern Art, Oxford
- 11 March 2008 - Brookes architects design children's centre for the future
- 03 March 2008 - Innovative paraplegic rowing technology showcased to MPs
February
- 29 February 2008 - New theory on how Neanderthals became extinct
- 28 February 2008 - First joint teachers' conference
- 21 February 2008 - From student to Oxford entrepreneur
- 18 February 2008 - Students put human rights under the spotlight
- 06 February 2008 - Bill Rammell MP delivers public lecture at Brookes
- 04 February 2008 - OISD 'key player' in research
January
- 25 January 2008 - New alumni website launched
- 15 January 2008 - BMW and Brookes help students up a gear
- 02 January 2008 - Nutritionist appointed to advise Government
2007
December
- 19 December 2007 - Brookes' student awarded top architecture accolade
- 18 December 2007 - Robin writings feature in new book
- 12 December 2007 - County Council Chief Executive to lead Brookes' governors
November
- 29 November 2007 - Transformed sports centre opens its doors
- 26 November 2007 - Car industry faces urgent recycling challenge
- 22 November 2007 - Local students given Community Scholarships
- 21 November 2007 - Spin out success beckons
- 20 November 2007 - Artist inspired students
- 16 November 2007 - Primate Conservation masters wins Queen's Anniversary Award
- 15 November 2007 - Romantic poets specialist on Radio 4
October
- 26 October 2007 - Reuters focus on hybrid car
- 26 October 2007 - Brookes awarded Centre for Excellence in Teacher Training
- 12 October 2007 - Oxford Gastronomica launched
- 12 October 2007 - Alonso students race ahead
- 12 October 2007 - Poetry in your inbox
- 04 October 2007 - Brookes students triumph on BBC quiz show
- 02 October 2007 - Sponsorship to support environmentally aware motorsport
- 02 October 2007 - Brookes academic to deliver prestigious annual lecture
September
- 28 September 2007 - Brookes pioneers new 'business savvy' IT course
- 24 September 2007 - Brookes' strong teaching record praised
- 13 September 2007 - Brookes adhesives expert on Radio 4
- 12 September 2007 - National survey shows students give University top ratings
- 07 September 2007 - Inauguration of new Vice-Chancellor
August
- 16 August 2007 - Brookes challenges top universities
June
- 07 June 2007 - Fifth place in Green League Table
May
- 03 May 2007 - Social work degree tops Guardian league table
April
- 26 April 2007 - Oxford United enlist consultancy help from MBA students
- 13 April 2007 - Judaism; Christianity; Islam. One Religion or Three? Public lecture by Karen Armstrong
- 12 April 2007 - Revolutionary new IT and business degree
March
- 30 March 2007 - New library podcasts for students
- 18 March 2007 - Poetry on the Bus week
- 16 March 2007 - Small businesses at the heart of Oxfordshire communities
- 12 March 2007 - Students launch Brookes TV
- 06 March 2007 - Young people in Oxford challenged to lead the way through sport
- 06 March 2007 - Designs for a crime-free and accessible Oxford
February
- 27 February 2007 - Award-winning tree house design will be built
- 27 February 2007 - New take on romantic comedies published
- 22 February 2007 - Advice on meningitis
- 21 February 2007 - First year Real Estate Management student wins essay award
- 21 February 2007 - F1 champion to sponsor Spanish students at Brookes
- 16 February 2007 - Human Rights Film Festival 2007
- 15 February 2007 - ASKe conference: Institutional Policies and Procedures for Dealing with Plagiarism
- 13 February 2007 - Decorated hero of World Trade Centre to visit Brookes
- 02 February 2007 - Oxfordshire Science Festival
January
- 30 January 2007 - We want your poems!
