News from 2021

Oxford Brookes University news from 2021

29 March 2021

New research to help migrant children acting as young translators

An international consortium of experts, including academics at Oxford Brookes University and The Open University, has been awarded €3 million (£2.6 million) to help refugee and migrant children integrate into host societies through education.

New research to help migrant children acting as young translators

25 March 2021

Funding boost for pioneering eye genetics research

Medical research into eye genetics at Oxford Brookes University has received a funding pledge of £2 million from Baillie Gifford, an international investment business.

Funding boost for pioneering eye genetics research

24 March 2021

Bilingual babies prefer baby talk, particularly in one of their native languages

Babies prefer baby talk in any language, but particularly when it’s in a language they’re hearing at home.

Bilingual babies prefer baby talk, particularly in one of their native languages

22 March 2021

Student paramedics gain valuable experience through virtual placements

Paramedic students at Oxford Brookes University have been able to continue their placements with specialist care provider, PJ Care, despite not being able to enter the building because of coronavirus.

Student paramedics gain valuable experience through virtual placements

16 March 2021

The Art Barn - a model of ‘slow architecture’

A distinctive example of ‘slow architecture’ has been revealed in Devon by Thomas Randall-Page, Associate Lecturer in Undergraduate Architecture.

The Art Barn - a model of ‘slow architecture’

16 March 2021

€6.2 million for world’s largest study into effect of exercise on children with cancer

A project set to be the world’s largest study into the effects of exercise on the successful treatment of children with cancer has begun, with scientists from Oxford Brookes University taking a leading role.

€6.2 million for world’s largest study into effect of exercise on children with cancer

15 March 2021

Oxford School of Hospitality Management listed as top in the UK

The Oxford School of Hospitality Management, part of Oxford Brookes Business School, is the only UK hospitality school listed in the top ten Best Hospitality and Hotel Management Schools in the World for 2021.

Oxford School of Hospitality Management listed as top in the UK

15 March 2021

Institute of Public Care and Barnardo’s to research impact of Covid-19 on vulnerable young people

The Institute of Public Care (IPC) at Oxford Brookes University is partnering with UK children’s charity Barnardo’s to examine the experiences of vulnerable young people as they transition to adulthood.

Institute of Public Care and Barnardo’s to research the impact of Covid-19 on vulnerable young people

10 March 2021

New publication shows scale of impact delivered by Research and Innovation at Alliance universities

A new publication released today by University Alliance (UA), showcases how research taking place in universities across the Alliance is delivering local and global impact.

New publication demonstrates scale of impact delivered by Research and Innovation at Alliance universities

04 March 2021

COVID-19: Large number of infection survivors will have cognitive complications, research finds

A research review led by Oxford Brookes University has found a large proportion of COVID-19 survivors will be affected by neuropsychiatric and cognitive complications.

COVID-19: Large number of infection survivors will experience cognitive complications, research finds