News articles from 2021

Oxford Brookes amongst the world’s best universities in 13 subject areas in 2021 global rankings
Oxford Brookes University has been ranked amongst the world’s top universities in 13 subject areas in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 06:11:57 GMT
UN World Wildlife Day: working with small-holder farmers in Indonesia, for sustainable results
Today, 3 March 2021 marks UN World Wildlife Day which aims to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants. Highlighting a project that has helped coffee farmers in Indonesia move to wildlife friendly farming, Professor Anna Nekaris and Dr Marco Campera share the impact of their work.
Tue, 02 Mar 2021 16:39:09 GMT
Legal wildlife trade needs monitoring to reduce risk of a new pandemic
With three out of four newly emerging infectious human diseases originating in animals*, there is an urgent need to monitor the legal trade in wildlife, according to new research by Vincent Nijman, Professor in Anthropology at Oxford Brookes University.
Tue, 02 Mar 2021 09:46:41 GMT
Covid-19: investigating the team working experiences of front line NHS staff
A new research project, led by Oxford Brookes University, will examine the team working experiences of front line NHS staff working during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mon, 01 Mar 2021 08:50:42 GMT
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.
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 15:10:13 GMT
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.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:54:01 GMT
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.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 09:10:28 GMT
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.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 10:36:12 GMT
Accelerator programme for tech entrepreneurs open for applications
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.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 09:30:45 GMT
Selfies, gorillas and the risks of disease transmission
Tourists could be spreading the virus causing COVID-19 to wild mountain gorillas by taking selfies with the animals without following precautions.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:42:12 GMT

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