News from 2023

Oxford Brookes University news from 2023

22 December 2023

Oxford Brookes hosts event looking at the future of autonomous transport

The future of transport and the challenges facing the development of smart, connected and autonomous vehicles was discussed at a two-day event at Oxford Brookes University earlier this month.

Attendees pictured watching a presentation at the event

19 December 2023

Study reveals the sustained benefits of early education on pandemic babies and toddlers

The more time pre-schoolers spent in childcare during the first year of the pandemic, the more their vocabulary grew, a new study involving an Oxford Brookes academic has shown.

A baby is shown a book by an adult

15 December 2023

Oxford Brookes student takes chequered flag at prestigious motorsport awards

A talented engineering student from Oxford Brookes University has won a prestigious award, paving the way for a successful career in motorsport.

David Crespo and Sergio Rinland at the award ceremony

04 December 2023

Oxford Brookes to host BBC Question Time in January 2024

Oxford Brookes University is set to host flagship television programme BBC Question Time on 11 January 2024.

Kenneth Wheare Hall at Oxford Brookes University

01 December 2023

Oxford Brookes introduces new Security phone number

Oxford Brookes’ Security phone number has changed to 01865 60 3060.

View of Oxford Brookes campus

22 November 2023

Oxford continues charge to net zero with launch of new fully electric buses

The city of Oxford’s ambitious drive to achieve net zero by 2040 has been boosted with the official launch of new electric BROOKESbuses.

BROOKESbus electric vehicles

08 November 2023

Study at Oxford Brookes aims to improve access for lung cancer patients to clinical trials

A new study at Oxford Brookes University aims to break down barriers faced by lung cancer patients in accessing clinical trials and the innovative treatments they may offer.

A patient and a nurse

07 November 2023

Oxford Brookes partners in nutrition initiative to improve prisoners' health and behaviour

A new partnership spearheaded by Oxford Brookes University, Think Through Nutrition and HM Prison and Probation Service is set to target the link between nutrition and behaviour.

A prison corridor

02 November 2023

Key construction milestone reached for new Oxford Brookes University buildings

Oxford Brookes University is celebrating a milestone in the construction of two brand new, innovative buildings that will offer dynamic teaching, learning and research facilities.

Professor Alistair Fitt, Vice-Chancellor of Oxford Brookes University, and Neville Dale, Director of Delivery at Willmott Dixon.

01 November 2023

Two Oxford Brookes students begin Master’s scholarship funded by Sir Lewis Hamilton’s charity

Two Oxford Brookes University students are among the country’s first to begin a fully funded motorsport scholarship, thanks to a grant from a charity founded by seven-times Formula 1 World Drivers’ Champion, Sir Lewis Hamilton MBE HonFREng.

Amjad Saeed and Jonathan Keeya