Past events

Past Oxford Brookes University events

Therapeutic horticulture, community gardening, and gardening for health

24 June 2026 - 24 June 2026

We are delighted to be joined by Anna Baker Cresswell to share her experiences of Horticultural Therapy.

Immersive Technologies in Practice: virtual storytelling in global research

17 June 2026 - 17 June 2026

A one-day international symposium exploring immersive technologies across the arts, humanities, and social sciences.

(Re)claiming space for academic freedom in South Asia (The Contemporary South Asia Podcast)

16 June 2026 - 16 June 2026

Join scholars for a podcast discussing resistance, solidarity, and critical inquiry across the region.

MA Professional Photography Show

12 June 2026 - 21 June 2026

The MA Professional Photography Show 2026 presents exceptional work by graduating postgraduate students at the School of Arts, Oxford Brookes University.

MFA Fine Art Show – “23 Million Seconds”

12 June 2026 - 21 June 2026

The MFA Fine Art Degree Show 2026 presents work by students from the MFA and MA Education programmes at the School of Arts.

Microbiome, gut health, gardening and wellbeing

10 June 2026 - 10 June 2026

This event will screen a documentary on the latest microbiome research, followed by a talk by Dr Ashby Lavelle Sachs (RHS) on soil and gut health and gardening across the life course.

Nigel Stone smiling during a professional discussion or event.

Nigel Stone: Five modes to grow the entrepreneurial mindset

10 June 2026 - 10 June 2026

Learn how to recognise when you’re stuck in the wrong thinking pattern and switch into the mode that helps you act, test, and make progress.

Francesca Salussolia standing at a podium during a speaking engagement.

The £multi-billion opportunity most small businesses don't know they can access

2 June 2026 - 2 June 2026

With Francesca Salussolia. Every year, billions of pounds of public sector contracts go to small businesses, but most SMEs don't know where to start.

Art & Design Foundation Show

30 May 2026 - 7 June 2026

The show celebrates the achievements of students exhibiting across the disciplines of Architecture, Fashion, Graphic Design, Textile Design, Illustration, 3D Design and Fine Art.

Oxford School of Architecture End of Year Show

22 May 2026 - 20 June 2026

Oxford School of Architecture is delighted to hold its annual End of Year Show. Our amazing students showcase their creativity and technical skills to friends, family and architectural practices.