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Department of Biological and Medical Sciences news articles
03 June 2026
Pathways Europe 2026 Conference Addresses "Wildlife and Human Wellbeing" in Oxford
The Pathways Europe 2026: Human Dimensions of Wildlife Conference and Training Program will take place from 14-17 June 2026, at Oxford Brookes University.
28 May 2026
Rare orchid discovered thriving on green roofs at Oxford Brookes University
A rare orchid has been discovered flourishing on the green roofs of Oxford Brookes University, forming part of a surprisingly rich ecosystem of more than 100 plant species now established across several of the University’s buildings.
14 April 2026
Tiny “pineapple” assassin bug reveals surprising evolutionary twist
Researchers at Oxford Brookes University have discovered a new feather-legged assassin bug — a tiny predatory insect just two millimetres long — that is offering fresh insights into how these species evolve.
19 January 2026
A two-week leap in breeding: Antarctic penguins’ striking climate adaptation
A decade-long study led by Penguin Watch, at the University of Oxford and Oxford Brookes University, has uncovered a record shift in the breeding season of Antarctic penguins, likely in response to climate change.
19 December 2025
Nature‑Inspired Engineering Symposium Showcases Interdisciplinary Innovation
Oxford Brookes University hosted the Nature-Inspired Engineering Symposium, where international experts and students explored engineering breakthroughs in soft tissue research, specifically for knees, ligaments, and tendons.
02 May 2025
Professor honoured with prestigious international award in radiation science
Oxford Brookes University is proud to announce that Professor John Harrison has been awarded the prestigious Gray Medal by the International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements (ICRU).
26 February 2025
Tiny genetic tweaks can lead to big differences in fruit flies’ eye size, scientists have discovered
An international team of scientists including experts from Oxford Brookes University has discovered that small changes in the activity of a single gene can have a big impact on fruit flies’ eye size.
15 November 2024
Oxford Brookes Helps Train Future Science Leaders
Oxford Brookes partners with leading institutions to train the next generation of researchers addressing global challenges in life and environmental sciences.
20 June 2024
Environmental scientist spends more than four decades researching a potential climate game-changer
In the ongoing fight against climate change, one remarkable discovery has gained significant attention over the past years: phytoliths.
