Highlights

12 May 2026

Student-run dietetics clinic to offer free nutritional advice

A new student-run dietetics clinic at Oxford Brookes University will soon begin offering free nutritional advice to members of the public.

A dietetics appointment with fruit and a diary

02 February 2026

‘Lily’s Special Recipe’ encourages appetites for nutrition education in schools

A play based on a story written by an Oxford Brookes University nutritionist has been developed into a larger-scale performance and adapted into a children’s book for Oxfordshire’s schools.

An illustration of a family celebrating

30 January 2026

Expert comment: Competing in the cold — how can science help Winter Olympians?

The 2026 Winter Olympics are almost upon us. How should elite athletes prepare to compete in freezing conditions in northern Italy?

Mark Hines in the snow

19 December 2025

OxInAHR Symposium 2025: Where Research and Practice Meet

Transforming clinical curiosity into collective impact.

Prof Benita Oliver presenting presenting at the OxInAHR Symposium 2025.

25 September 2025

New Guide Helps Kids with Cancer Stay Active

The new guide 'LET's MOVE' supports young cancer patients to stay active.

Children playing

14 July 2025

Oxford Brookes University Celebrates Success at NMAHPPs Research Conference

The Celebrating NMAHPPs (nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, healthcare scientists, pharmacists and clinical psychologists) in Research Conference on 2 July proved to be an exceptional showcase of academic excellence and innovation.

Audience at the NMAHPPS research conference.

02 July 2025

Expert comment: Pulses each day could keep ill health at bay - so why aren’t we eating more of them?

From baked beans to chickpeas, kidney beans, butter beans, black eyed beans and lentils, pulses are cheap, tasty, nutritious and sustainable.

A selection of pulses

21 February 2025

Affordable new physiotherapy clinic gives Oxford Brookes students real-life experience

A new physiotherapy clinic at Oxford Brookes University will give students hands-on experience while offering inexpensive treatment to the community.

Exercise instruction led by physiotherapy students Ranvir Sogi and Emily Wakeford.

18 December 2024

Festive feasts: A nutritionist’s guide to plant-based vs meat-filled Christmas dinners

Christmas is often seen as a time for indulgence, with turkey, ham, and pigs in blankets taking centre stage in the traditional festive feast.

An array of festive food