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School of the Built Environment news articles
29 June 2026
Shaping the future of later life: Oxford Brookes hosts international gerontology conference
Oxford Brookes University’s Headington campus recently welcomed over 400 international academics, policymakers, and delegates as host of the 55th British Society of Gerontology (BSG) Annual Conference.
25 June 2026
Oxford Brookes research drives national policy as climate reports warn of escalating heat risks
With temperatures soaring across the UK, pioneering Oxford Brookes University research is playing a key role in shaping the country’s latest national climate strategies.
16 March 2026
Oxford Brookes to Co-lead One of Seven National Projects to Shield the NHS from Extreme Heat
From research to retrofit: How the ARCHI project is heat-proofing the NHS for a warming climate.
29 October 2025
THERM-UK: £2.5 million grant to fight heat risks in the UK
Oxford Brookes University is excited to announce its involvement in the THERM-UK project, a £2.5 million research initiative funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC).
14 July 2025
Beyond the Bollards: Real Stories from Oxford's Low Traffic Neighbourhoods
Oxford, a city celebrated for its vibrant cycling culture and historic charm, has recently found itself at the heart of a significant discussion surrounding Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs).
03 July 2025
Oxford Brookes-led consortium wins UKRI funding to tackle barriers to creating healthier places
A consortium led by Oxford Brookes University has been awarded funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), to investigate the barriers to creating healthier places—for people and the planet.
12 December 2024
New study shows reusable modular buildings could solve housing shortages
Temporary modular buildings, often discarded after short-term use, could be sustainably dismantled and reused to address global housing shortages, according to new research.
