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01 May 2025

Oxford Brookes celebrates campus transformation with ribbon cutting event

Oxford Brookes University has officially opened two state-of-the-art buildings that are set to transform teaching, learning, research, and industry collaboration.

Professor Alistair Fitt, Vice-Chancellor, and Paterson Joseph, Chancellor

30 April 2025

Alumni spotlight: Jamila Okoro's global marketing journey

Alumna Jamila Okoro shares how her MSc in Digital Marketing prepared her for a global role at Stryker, a global American company.

Jamila Okoro

29 April 2025

Inspirational nonagenarian Sir Christopher Ball, Brookes Honorary Fellow, to run for Vision for GoOD

Sir Christopher is gearing up for a special 10k run/walk on 17 May to support ten charities, and one of them is the Oxford Brookes Vision for GoOD research fund.

Sir Christopher

28 April 2025

Celebrating 25 years of healthcare education in Swindon

Oxford Brookes University’s Swindon Campus is celebrating 25 years of healthcare education training future nurses and healthcare professionals.

Students chatting on the Swindon Campus

31 March 2025

Oxford Brookes University hosts screening of 'Lyd,' exploring Palestinian history and identity

On 19 March 2025, Oxford Brookes University held a screening of the film "Lyd," a thought-provoking exploration of Palestinian history and identity, as part of the 2025 Oxford Human Rights Festival.

Lyd film Screening in JHB lecture theatre

31 March 2025

Think Human Festival 2025: A celebration of ideas, creativity, and community

Oxford Brookes University will host the Think Human Festival 2025 from Wednesday 7 to Saturday 10 May, offering a four-day programme of free public events exploring contemporary social issues, creativity, and what it means to be human.

Three Think Human student ambassadors wait to guide visitors.

31 March 2025

From Oxford Poly to digital mastery: alumnus Julian Woodfield's media training journey

Alumnus Julian Woodfield recalls his Oxford Polytechnic days, blazing a trail in computer animation and founding his own industry-leading company.

Julian Woodfield

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.