News from 2021

Oxford Brookes University news from 2021

04 March 2021

Business leaders appointed to inspire industry’s future generation

Business leaders from across the region and UK are joining Oxford Brookes Business School to share their expertise and insights, and further enhance the career prospects of current students.

Business leaders appointed to inspire industry’s future generation

04 March 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.

Oxford Brookes amongst the world’s best universities in 13 subject areas in 2021 global rankings

02 March 2021

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.

Legal wildlife trade needs monitoring to reduce risk of a new pandemic

01 March 2021

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.

Covid-19: investigating the team working experiences of front line NHS staff

26 February 2021

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.

Oxford’s universities prepare for return of more students

25 February 2021

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.

Chimpanzees take calculated risks to survive alongside humans

25 February 2021

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.

Gold sustainability accreditation for Oxford Brookes Venues

18 February 2021

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.

Oxford Brookes Science Bazaar goes beyond!

18 February 2021

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.

Accelerator programme for tech entrepreneurs open for applications

16 February 2021

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.

Selfies, gorillas and the risks of disease transmission