Past events

Past Oxford Brookes University events

Gardening as we age - green and blue dementia care

15 July 2026 - 15 July 2026

Celebrating work across Hampshire in providing opportunities for people living with dementia to access 'green and blue' activities.

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.

Spark Awards Programme - Summer 2026

3 June 2026 - 8 July 2026

Missed our latest Spark programme last semester? Not to worry, we are running it again online this summer!

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.