Oxford Brookes University

The evolutionary possibilities of butterfly patterning
We’ve most likely all seen a butterfly before in our gardens or while walking and admired their beautiful patterns. However, have you ever wondered what their embryos look like and how their development is regulated?
New Dean of the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences appointed
Dr Astrid Schloerscheidt has been appointed as the new Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean of the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences at Oxford Brookes University and takes on the role from 30 May 2017.
Summer 2017: What’s happening in Sinclair
We’re continuing our multi-million-pound programme of investment in the Sinclair building at the University’s Headington Campus.
How our understanding of a unique genetic mutation could help to explain speech disorders in children
Disorders of speech and language are a common childhood problem and a core feature of many neurodevelopmental disorders.
Oxford Brookes hosts second Student Research Conference
Oxford Brookes hosts the second Student Research Conference as part of the University's Get Published! initiative.
Defect in non-coding DNA could cause brain disorders like severe language impairment
Genetic variation in the non-coding DNA may contribute to language impairments in children and other neurodevelopmental disorders including schizophrenia, autism and bipolar disorder, an international team of scientists has found.
Science Bazaar inspires next generation of researchers
On Saturday 25 February, Oxford Brookes University opened its doors for the annual Science Bazaar which took place in the John Henry Brookes Building.
Brookes Science Bazaar returns
Whether you and your family are fascinated by physics, captivated by chemistry, besotted with biology, or simply curious to find out more, you can learn and discover new things at Brookes Science Bazaar on 25 February 2017 – a fun day for all and it’s free!
Showcasing Brookes research at school science festival
Researchers from Oxford Brookes University took part in Cheney School’s science festival this week (Tuesday 7 February).
Low thyroid hormone before birth alters growth and development of fetal pancreas
Researchers at Oxford Brookes are part of a team who have discovered levels of thyroid hormone in babies influence insulin-secreting cells of the pancreas, according to a new study published in The Journal of Physiology.

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