News from 2023

Oxford Brookes University news from 2023

25 May 2023

Changes to dependant visas for international students

The UK Government announced on 23 May 2023 that they intend to introduce changes that will affect the ability of some students to bring dependants to the UK.

Oxford Brookes University logo

25 May 2023

Actor and author Paterson Joseph installed as Chancellor of Oxford Brookes University

Paterson Joseph has been officially installed as Chancellor of Oxford Brookes University in a ceremony which took place earlier today.

Paterson Joseph

23 May 2023

'Oxford Brookes is a playground for the mind,' says new Chancellor, Paterson Joseph

Higher education is not just a way of getting a job, but a way of learning how to live life, says the new Chancellor of Oxford Brookes University, Paterson Joseph, ahead of his inauguration later this week.

Paterson Joseph

19 May 2023

New conservation tool aims to inspire action to tackle the toll of roads on primate populations

A new database, compiled by researchers from Oxford Brookes University and experts from around the world reveals the deadly consequences of road networks and traffic on primates globally.

Baboons crossing a road in Kenya

17 May 2023

Oxford Brookes students pitch business ideas in Dragons’ Den-style events

Students from Oxford Brookes Business School demonstrated their entrepreneurial prowess by pitching their ideas for business ventures at an event inspired by the TV show Dragons’ Den.

Oxford Brookes students present their pitch to a panel

16 May 2023

Oxford Brookes Racing students inspire Egyptian university to form first ever motor racing team

Motorsport engineering students at a university in Egypt have formed a new motor racing team after joining forces with the award-winning Formula Student team, Oxford Brookes Racing.

Oxford Brookes University representatives visit Helwan University

15 May 2023

International ties strengthened as Oxford Brookes welcomes Chengdu University of Technology

The longstanding teaching partnership between Oxford Brookes University and Chengdu University of Technology was further strengthened last week with an official visit from a Chinese delegation to the University’s Headington Campus.

Oxford Brookes University and Chengdu University of Technology staff meet on campus

02 May 2023

Oxford Brookes marketing students working with tech giant JVC to shape new wearable technology range

Students at Oxford Brookes University have partnered with tech giant JVCKENWOOD UK to help the company research and suggest a new wearable technology range.

Oxford Brookes students with JVC representitives

26 April 2023

Oxford Brookes University celebrates the Eurovision Song Contest

As the UK prepares to host the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool on behalf of Ukraine next month, with the final taking place on 13 May, Oxford Brookes University is hosting a special discussion to celebrate the occasion.

Dr Dai Griffiths and Kirsten Etheridge

20 April 2023

BROOKESbuses to go electric and support Oxford’s net zero targets

As the world prepares to celebrate Earth Day this Saturday (22 April), Oxford’s ambitious Net Zero goals have been boosted with the announcement that all of the city’s BROOKESbuses will move to a fleet of new electric buses.

The BrookesBus service