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Renowned photomontage artist Peter Kennard to exhibit at Oxford Brookes
Peter Kennard, one of Britain’s most important political artists, will be showcasing a selection of his work at Oxford Brookes University next week as part of the Think Human Festival (21-26 May).
MA Creative Writing lecturer at top of bestseller list
The Shortest History of Germany raises several questions, seeks answers and challenges misconceptions about what makes Germany what it is today.
Faculty staff recognised as best dissertation supervisors
The winners of the Brookes Union teaching awards 2018 were announced at an awards dinner held on Thursday 15 March. Juliet Henderson, Senior Lecturer in Communication, Media and Culture, was awarded the Brookes teaching award for 'Best Research or Dissertation Supervisor'.
Think Human Festival to shine a light on humanities and social sciences
Oxford Brookes University will showcase exciting and impactful teaching and research from the humanities and social sciences at a week-long festival from 21-26 May.
Bestselling MA Creative Writing Alumna publishes latest historical novel
Oxford Brookes’ MA Creative Writing alumna Annie Murray is a prolific and accomplished writer, who has produced several bestselling books.
Four Oxford Brookes academics appointed to panel assessing quality of research in the UK
UK higher education funding bodies have announced the first set of panel members for the next Research Excellence Framework (REF), with four academics from Oxford Brookes University chosen to take part.
To thine own self be true
This week (12-18 March) is Shakespeare Week a national, annual celebration of the playwright coordinated by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
Celebrating research in the Humanities and Social Sciences
On the 22 January 2018, a showcase of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) research took place at Oxford Brookes University. Staff and students came together under the theme of Intersections and Connections to present new ideas, and to explore the wider impact of the Humanities and Social Sciences.
Creative Writing Lecturer directs Rita at West Green House Opera
Donizetti's Rita was performed with a new English libretto, written and directed by Dr Morag Joss in July. It opened to capacity audiences and 5-star reviews.
Senior Lecturer in Drama researches neglected female characters in Shakespeare
Dr. Laura Higgins, a Senior Lecturer in drama, is researching neglected women characters in the Shakespearean work Richard II. A broad exercise, this ranged from tracing performance histories to interviewing actors.

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