Great for learning

Oxford is a cultural hub and a centre for leading industries, which makes it an amazing place to learn. 

We want you to take advantage of everything that the city has on offer. 

Cultural, learning and work opportunities are enhanced by our location as one of Europe's major educational, scientific and technological centres.

World-class learning resources

Students writing undergraduate dissertations have access to world-leading resources including the Bodleian Library, the country's second largest library, and the Radcliffe Science Library. 

The Ashmolean Museum and The Museum of Natural History are also all on our doorstep.

Learning opportunities

The region provides valuable learning experiences around every corner:

• sound technology and arts students contribute to BBC Oxford’s cultural magazine show, The Hub
• arts students exhibit in Oxford galleries, including leading contemporary gallery Modern Art Oxford
• engineering students get involved in Formula Student racing competitions at nearby Silverstone and at other circuits across the world
• architecture and planning students can study Oxford’s urban developments, traffic management systems and the impressive array of ancient and modern buildings
• students studying sport can coach local schools and youth groups
• drama students perform at Pegasus, Oxford's youth theatre
• film study students can get involved in the OXDOX International Documentary Film Festival
• students of English and publishing can volunteer at the Oxford Literary Festival
• all students have opportunities to volunteer at a host of local events, such as the Carnival in the Park, or act as a mentor to local school pupils.

Student Community Fund

A fund is available for students to use their skills to benefit other students or the local community.  Past initiatives have included art workshops for people with depression and a campaign to champion the work of midwives.

Guest speakers

Oxford is widely regarded as a focus for national and international debate.  Brookes is right at the heart of these debates.

In our free, publicly open lectures we regularly welcome experts, celebrities and industry-leading guest speakers to share their ideas

Past speakers have included Kevin McCloud, Professor Susan Greenfield and Ken Hom.

You can find out more about our lecture series by visiting our events pages.