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    • COSINUS Event

      COSINUS Event

      COSINUS (Conference on Systems of Innovation and the New role of Universities) 2018, co-organised by Dr Surja Datta and Dr Sola Adesola, both from the Department of Business & Management, and hosted by the Business School, Oxford Brookes University, was a great success. This international conference, fifth in the series, attracted delegates from England, Sweden, India, Morocco, Algeria, Canada, Brazil, Ireland, Scotland and Greece. The conference provided a platform to academics, young researchers, and practitioners for an inter-disciplinary discussion focusing on the theme of the conference “University-Industry Interactions –challenges and opportunities in a time of turbulence”.
      Thu, 15 Mar 2018 11:02:45 GMT

    • Can sharing photos online help reduce feelings of loneliness in older people?

      Can sharing photos online help reduce feelings of loneliness in older people?

      A new research project between Oxford Brookes University and The Open University is investigating whether sharing photographs via social media mitigates loneliness in older people and enhances their wellbeing.
      Mon, 15 Jan 2018 09:38:35 GMT

    • New issue of Research Forum magazine available

      New issue of Research Forum magazine available

      The Winter 2017/18 issue of Research Forum is now available, covering research news from across Oxford Brookes University.
      Tue, 19 Dec 2017 12:30:34 GMT

    • Survey reveals Blenheim Palace’s impact on UK economy

      Survey reveals Blenheim Palace’s impact on UK economy

      A survey by Oxford Brookes Business School has revealed that Blenheim Palace contributes nearly £90m to the economy annually.
      Fri, 15 Dec 2017 14:43:59 GMT

    • Training and Development for Early Career Researchers (ECRs)

      On 07 December 2017, 13 OBBS PhD students attended an interactive workshop on finding and securing postdoctoral fellowship applications.
      Thu, 25 Jan 2018 14:32:42 GMT

    • Millennials and pensioners less price conscious, baby boomers most frugal

      Millennials and pensioners less price conscious, baby boomers most frugal

      Millennials and pensioners are the shoppers least influenced by price, while affluent baby boomers are most likely to watch what they spend, according to research by Oxford Brookes University’s Professor Janine Dermody.
      Tue, 28 Nov 2017 13:28:05 GMT