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07 March 2025

Olympic cyclist Dan Bigham inspires Oxford Brookes students with career insights

Olympic medallist and Oxford Brookes University alumnus Dan Bigham returned to campus to give an inspiring talk at an employability event.

Dan Bigham on stage at the event

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.

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

12 February 2025

The Oxford Brookes Gaza Scholarship: a lifeline for Soha’s future

Soha Altayeb was working as a medical officer in Gaza when she got the news that she had been chosen to receive the Oxford Brookes Gaza Scholarship.

Students looking over balcony into Forum

11 February 2025

Building resilience and finding inspiration: Adi Jackson's journey in Historic Conservation

Adi Jackson, the 2023-24 Sam Zuckerberg Scholar, embarked on an MSc in Historic Conservation driven by a profound love for architecture.

Adi Jackson

10 February 2025

Oxford Brookes secures prestigious funding to support future PhD researchers

Oxford Brookes University has received a prestigious Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Doctoral Landscape Award, unlocking major funding to support the next generation of PhD students in the arts and humanities.

Oxford Brookes secures prestigious funding to support future PhD researchers

05 February 2025

Experts gear up for the 2025 Creative Industries Festival

Oxford Brookes University will explore and celebrate the creative industries through interactive workshops, panel discussions, screenings and more, as part of the 2025 Creative Industries Festival.

John Henry Brookes Building

28 January 2025

Oxford Brookes applies for University of Sanctuary status

Oxford Brookes University has taken a significant step forward in its commitment to supporting refugees and asylum seekers by applying for University of Sanctuary status.

Oxford Brookes applies for University of Sanctuary status

16 January 2025

Alumnus Graeme Merifield on founding the Wychwood Festival

At the end of May, Oxford Brookes alumnus Graeme Merifield ‘93 will be hosting his 21st Wychwood Festival. He shares his journey from university to the festival world, highlighting the importance of exploration, resilience and finding your niche.

Wychwood Festival stage