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26Feb
Oxford’s universities prepare for return of more students
Students at Oxford’s two universities are preparing to welcome more students back to campus from March and April onwards.
25Feb
Chimpanzees take calculated risks to survive alongside humans
Researchers have used a ‘landscape of fear’ framework to study how endangered western chimpanzees in West Africa perceive predator risks and adapt their behaviours to forage for the best available food.
25Feb
Gold sustainability accreditation for Oxford Brookes Venues
In recognition of its exceptional sustainability standards, Oxford Brookes Venues has been awarded a gold accreditation by the industry’s ECOsmart scheme.
18Feb
Oxford Brookes Science Bazaar goes beyond!
Last Saturday saw more than 400 families from across Oxfordshire get creative at our first virtual Oxford Brookes Science Bazaar.
Accelerator programme for tech entrepreneurs open for applications
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 09:30:45 GMT
Technology entrepreneurs and start-ups can now apply for Oxford Brookes University’s Catalyst Accelerator - a fully funded intensive ten-week programme to strengthen new businesses and help their founders use new technologies. As well as weekly training and mentoring, the programme gives those involved a chance to win a share of £40,000 grant funding.
Selfies, gorillas and the risks of disease transmission
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:42:12 GMT
Tourists could be spreading the virus causing COVID-19 to wild mountain gorillas by taking selfies with the animals without following precautions.
£2.3 million grant to uncover more about tropical diseases affecting some of world’s poorest populations
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:27:41 GMT
Scientists from three UK institutions including Oxford Brookes University have been awarded £2.3million to investigate how a parasite grows in humans.
Entrepreneurs set to benefit from new centre at Oxford Brookes University
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 09:13:18 GMT
The Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP) has announced a new part-Government funded project – delivered in collaboration with Oxford Brookes University – set to promote entrepreneurship and support start-up businesses in the county.

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