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School of Engineering, Computing, and Mathematics news articles

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

15 November 2024

Oxford Brookes students accelerate towards motorsport dreams with Sir Lewis Hamilton scholarships

Three Master’s students with dreams of a motorsport career have been awarded fully-funded scholarships at Oxford Brookes University, thanks to a charitable foundation set up by seven-time Formula 1 World Champion, Sir Lewis Hamilton.

The three Oxford Brookes University scholars.

14 October 2024

Sustainable wastewater treatment research at Oxford Brookes targets toxic "forever chemicals"

Researchers at Oxford Brookes University have developed groundbreaking new methods of removing dangerous chemicals from wastewater.

Six men who worked together on the hydrodynamic reactor

29 July 2024

Oxford Brookes Racing Autonomous excel with second place finish at Formula Student UK

A self-driving car programmed by talented students steered an Oxford Brookes Racing team to a second placed finish at the annual Formula Student UK competition at Silverstone race track.

OBR Autonomous team with the self-driving car on the track at Silverstone.

21 June 2024

Oxford Brookes Racing gearing up for competition as new all-electric race car unveiled

Oxford Brookes Racing (OBR) are aiming to celebrate their 25th anniversary in style by bringing home prizes at the Formula Student racing competition at Silverstone next month.

The 2024 Oxford Brookes Racing car