News articles from 2020

From beer production to nostalgic children’s tales: explore the weird and wonderful world of our Special Collections
Have you ever wondered when pantomime was first performed in the UK, or why mistletoe was never hung in churches? Annabel Valentine, Archivist at Oxford Brookes University, writes about the University's Special Collections.
Tue, 22 Dec 2020 11:08:32 GMT
Rise: New enterprise programme for ethnically diverse business founders
A new programme to develop black and minority ethnic business talent in Oxfordshire has been unveiled by Oxford University Brookes Enterprise Support, in collaboration with Foundervine.
Tue, 22 Dec 2020 08:53:49 GMT
University statement: recent social media posts relating to the Oxford Brookes Rugby Club
Sexual misconduct and harassment have no place at our University. We are taking very seriously recent accusations that were made on social media relating to the Oxford Brookes University Rugby Football Club.
Fri, 18 Dec 2020 16:30:57 GMT
Trade in wild animals is thriving online, despite risk of animal to human disease transmission
Despite COVID-19 restrictions and the risk of animal to human disease transmission, illegal wildlife trade on social media networks has continued, with wild animals sometimes sold as ‘lockdown pets’.
Fri, 18 Dec 2020 12:23:00 GMT
Academics call on Chief Medical Officers to support removal of tackling in children’s rugby
Academics from Oxford Brookes University, Newcastle University and the University of Winchester have written an open letter to Chief Medical Officers in the UK today, advising them to support their request that tackling should be removed from rugby played by school-aged children.
Fri, 18 Dec 2020 09:20:12 GMT
School rugby concussions: teachers need more training to support children with suspected head injuries
Despite completing RFU accredited courses, many PE teachers in the UK need more training to help children who are displaying signs of concussion as a result of playing rugby at school.
Thu, 17 Dec 2020 09:20:35 GMT
Academics donate outdoor clothing for disadvantaged babies and toddlers
Developmental psychologists from Oxford Brookes University and the University of Oxford have raised over £700 to provide outdoor clothing for babies and toddlers in the city.
Wed, 16 Dec 2020 09:07:17 GMT
Tackling in children’s rugby must be banned to curb dementia risks
Rugby World Cup winners have joined a chorus of voices calling to reduce tackling in the sport in a bid to stop the growing number of brain injuries afflicting many of its former players.
Mon, 14 Dec 2020 09:08:45 GMT
Nurses could pay the price of care after the pandemic
Academics in the Centre of Diversity Policy Research and Practice (CDPRP) at Oxford Brookes University say that research is needed to ensure the detrimental economic impact of the health crisis does not fall disproportionately on women.
Fri, 11 Dec 2020 11:56:23 GMT
Oxford’s universities plan for the safe return of students in the new year
Oxford’s two universities have developed plans to help students safely arrive back in the city for the start of the spring term, 2021.
Thu, 10 Dec 2020 13:49:11 GMT

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