News articles from 2020

Veterans’ Poetry to be Aired on the British Forces Broadcasting Service
A five-part radio series featuring the work of the Veterans' Poetry Workshop at Oxford Brookes University will feature on the British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS) from Monday 3 August - Friday 7 August at 10.30 am daily.
Fri, 31 Jul 2020 11:06:09 GMT
Study highlights challenges to business innovation for minority ethnic groups and disabled people
A study into business innovation has shown that, despite diversity being a hallmark of successful business, there are still many people within minority groups that are being held back.
Thu, 30 Jul 2020 12:52:47 GMT
Researchers call for rethink on flawed elite rugby research
World Rugby’s tackle-height trial in the Championship has been criticised for its lack of ethical rigour in a report published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine published today.
Thu, 30 Jul 2020 10:54:50 GMT
Impact of lockdown on young children is studied by psychologists
The impact of social distancing and lockdown on children’s development is the subject of a new study led by psychologists at Oxford Brookes University.
Thu, 23 Jul 2020 11:56:38 GMT
Oxford Brookes wins share of £40m pot to support coronavirus recovery
Oxford Brookes University has been awarded funding to develop four innovative projects which aim to help the UK’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
Mon, 29 Jun 2020 13:38:50 GMT
Professor of Mental Health in Education presents a new curriculum, to ease children’s return to school after lockdown
Professor Barry Carpenter CBE, from the School of Education at Oxford Brookes University says children’s mental health should be paramount, alongside issues of safety and catching up on learning.
Fri, 26 Jun 2020 13:54:38 GMT
Oxford Brookes retains status as the UK’s only ‘top 50 under 50’ university in the world
Oxford Brookes University has retained its position as the UK’s top young university in the latest QS Top 50 Under 50 World University Rankings.
Wed, 24 Jun 2020 16:17:32 GMT
Supporting Reservists called forward to assist
On Reserves Day, long-serving Army Reservist, Professor Vince Connelly, writes about the importance of Reservists to the Covid-19 response, how his research is supporting the welfare of Reservists and their families, and how he is able to balance his commitment to the Army Reserve with his role as Programme Lead for Psychology at Oxford Brookes.
Wed, 24 Jun 2020 13:45:48 GMT
Oxford Brookes University provides online activities to boost school students’ progression during lockdown
Oxford Brookes University has launched a range of exciting and engaging online activities to support students’ attainment and progression to university, despite the challenging circumstances resulting from lockdown.
Tue, 23 Jun 2020 09:03:24 GMT
Oxford Brookes academics discover a rare faecal sample in South Africa and create a unique snapshot of the 15th Century human diet
Researchers at Oxford Brookes University have analysed a rare ancient faecal sample to create a snapshot of the human diet, and discover how our microbiome- the community of micro-organisms that live within the intestines of humans- has developed in response to changing eating habits over thousands of years.
Fri, 19 Jun 2020 15:54:16 GMT

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