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Develop your business ideas with bite-sized workshops

Thursday, 29 September 2016

Oxford Brookes is offering students, staff and recent graduates the opportunity to develop their business ideas through a series of free workshops and seminars from top entrepreneurs.

Students get to grips with business as a force for good

Monday, 16 May 2016

The third annual Oxford Social Impact Case Competition took place at Saïd Business School last month (30 April) with 18 teams from across the University of Oxford and Oxford Brookes University taking part.

Oxford Brookes hosts EU Referendum business debate

Thursday, 28 April 2016

Last night (Wednesday 27 April) saw a debate on the EU Referendum take place on Oxford Brookes’ Headington Campus with attendance from dozens of local small and medium sized businesses.

Brookes at the Oxford Literary Festival

Wednesday, 23 March 2016

Oxford Brookes University will once again make an important contribution to the FT Weekend Oxford Literary Festival which is taking place from 2-10 April 2016.

Oxford Brookes amongst “world’s elite” in 12 subject areas

Tuesday, 22 March 2016

Oxford Brookes’ global reputation across a diverse range of courses has been recognised in the QS World University Rankings by Subject.

Research identifies how food outlets can better cater to families

Friday, 18 March 2016

Brookes researchers have worked together with colleagues in Australia on a study tapping into the hospitality sector to shed light on the best ways to ensure an exceptional experience for families at food outlets.

Oxford Brookes Business Plan Competition 2016 finalists are announced

Thursday, 10 March 2016

The finalists for this year’s Oxford Brookes University Business Plan Competition 2016 have been announced.

Europe’s first Confucius Institute focused on publishing to launch at Oxford Brookes University

Thursday, 22 October 2015

The latest chapter in the growing relationship between China and the UK will see the opening of the Confucius Institute at Oxford Brookes University.

Getting down to business at Venturefest 2015

Wednesday, 01 July 2015

Next week’s Venturefest event will see Oxford Brookes providing expertise on a wide range of areas related to business and innovation (8 July, Said Business School).

A new chapter for Oxfordshire's publishers

Thursday, 03 July 2014

Publishers in Oxfordshire awarded £150,000 by BIS and the DfE as part of an initiative that sees government and employers co-invest in skills training.

Get ready for Venturefest 2014!

Wednesday, 18 June 2014

Annual event that brings together over a thousand people from in and around Oxfordshire for a dynamic one-day business gathering.

Innovation finalists announced

Wednesday, 04 June 2014

Finalists in The Oxfordshire Business Awards 2014 have been announced, withthe winner to be be announced at the Awards Dinner on Friday 20 June.

Apply now for the Oxfordshire Business Awards 2014

Friday, 10 January 2014

From The Oxford Brookes University Innovation Award to categories such as The Employer of the Year Award or The Apprenticeship of the Year Award, why not enter your company or nominate a company you know for one of 2014's Oxfordshire Business Awards? Enter or make your nomination online from now until Friday 28 February 2014.

Brookes student shortlisted for national entrepreneurship award

Friday, 14 June 2013

An Oxford Brookes student has been shortlisted for an entrepreneurial award following submissions from across the UK.

Contractor announced for UTC Swindon

Friday, 12 April 2013

UTC Swindon took a significant step today with the appointment of the education facility’s building contractor.

Dragons' Den event rewards social entrepreneurs

Thursday, 28 February 2013

Social entrepreneurs from Oxford Brookes were awarded grants at a Dragon’s Den style event held at the university overseen by Olympic gold medallist Katherine Grainger CBE.

Turning Passion into Action

Wednesday, 20 February 2013

London 2012 Gold Medallist joins Oxford Brookes scheme supporting community projects

Oxfordshire Business Awards 2013 - open for entries

Thursday, 31 January 2013

From The Oxford Brookes University Innovation Award to new categories such as The Employer of the Year or Marketing Excellence Award, why not enter your company or nominate someone for one of 2013’s Oxfordshire Business Awards.

Restaurateurs and Brookes commit to make Oxfordshire a leading dining destination

Tuesday, 20 September 2011

On Tuesday 27 September, leading chefs Ken Hom and Raymond Blanc will host the launch of Oxford Gastronomica Seen in association with Oxford Brookes. This will see a collective of restaurateurs from across the county who are committed to making Oxfordshire one of the UK’s leading dining destinations.

New study reveals shortage of skilled staff across Oxfordshire

Wednesday, 28 July 2010

More than one in five employers in Oxfordshire are experiencing skills gaps in their workforce according to the largest survey of business in the region since the onset of recession.

Courses across the county support the unemployed

Friday, 12 February 2010

Free courses are now available across the county for people who are unemployed (or at risk of unemployment) to help get them back to work, self employment or into training.