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Department of Biological and Medical Sciences news articles

03 June 2026

Pathways Europe 2026 Conference Addresses "Wildlife and Human Wellbeing" in Oxford

The Pathways Europe 2026: Human Dimensions of Wildlife Conference and Training Program will take place from 14-17 June 2026, at Oxford Brookes University.

Monkey sitting on building balcony

28 May 2026

Plant species thriving on green roofs at Oxford Brookes University

A rich ecosystem of more than 100 plant species is thriving on the green roofs at Oxford Brookes University.

Dr Andrew Lack on the roof. Inset - a rare orchid.

14 April 2026

Tiny “pineapple” assassin bug reveals surprising evolutionary twist

Researchers at Oxford Brookes University have discovered a new feather-legged assassin bug — a tiny predatory insect just two millimetres long — that is offering fresh insights into how these species evolve.

Daniel Bardey sieving for bugs in Australia.

19 January 2026

A two-week leap in breeding: Antarctic penguins’ striking climate adaptation

A decade-long study led by Penguin Watch, at the University of Oxford and Oxford Brookes University, has uncovered a record shift in the breeding season of Antarctic penguins, likely in response to climate change.

A man with a camera at a penguin colony in Antarctica