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School of Engineering, Computing, and Mathematics news articles

27 July 2026

Oxford Brookes Racing show engineering excellence at Formula Student UK

Oxford Brookes Racing competed against 133 international teams at the 2026 annual Formula Student competition at Silverstone.

OBR Electric at Silverstone with their new and improved car

23 June 2026

Oxford Brookes inspires future female engineers with motorsport masterclass for schools

Oxford Brookes University opened its doors to schools this week for a special event celebrating International Women in Engineering Day.

Oxford Brookes inspires future female engineers with motorsport masterclass for schools

01 June 2026

TechShow 2026 Showcases the Future of Engineering and Computing

The New Headington Hill Building buzzed with ingenuity as students from Engineering, Computing, and Mathematics showcased the future of technology.

Students at the Tech Show

01 May 2026

Oxford Brookes Racing set to debut new car ahead of Germany return

Oxford Brookes Racing is set to debut a new car at this summer’s Formula Student competitions, as the team prepares to compete in Germany for the first time since 2017.

The five OBR Team Leads

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.

Dr Olga Barrera presenting at the Nature-Inspired Engineering Symposium.

21 November 2025

Motorsport pioneer unveils new ‘world class’ engineering facilities at Oxford Brookes University

A legendary name in motorsport has praised Oxford Brookes University’s new state-of-the-art engineering facilities as the “best in the world” during an official opening ceremony.

Adrian Reynard in the car he built

23 July 2025

Oxford Brookes Racing teams celebrate success at Formula Student UK 2025

Oxford Brookes University’s Formula Student teams enjoyed another successful weekend at Silverstone in the flagship motorsport competition for student engineers.

The Oxford Brookes Racing EV team

27 June 2025

School pupils rub shoulders with motor racing stars on International Women in Engineering Day

Pupils from Oxford and beyond enjoyed a packed day of activities at Oxford Brookes University to celebrate International Women in Engineering Day earlier this week.

School pupils with the motor racing drivers

11 June 2025

Oxford Brookes strengthens ties with Thai higher education through new scholarships

Oxford Brookes University welcomed government and university delegations from Thailand last week, further cementing a growing international partnership focused on motorsport and electric vehicle education.

The delegation from Thailand with Oxford Brookes leaders

12 February 2025

Oxford Brookes University hosts inaugural motorsport event in brand new Headington Hill building

The future of sustainable motorsport engineering took pole position as Oxford Brookes University’s new Headington Hill Building (NHHB) hosted its first ever event.

Students, a members of staff and guest speaker pictures at the event