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Faculty of Health and Life Sciences news
07 April 2025
Oxford Brookes University announces new Vice-Chancellor
Oxford Brookes is pleased to announce that Professor Helen Laville is to become the University’s next Vice-Chancellor.
20 March 2025
Oxford Brookes University is world leading in 23 subject areas
Oxford Brookes University is a global leader in 23 subject areas, according to new rankings.
26 February 2025
Tiny genetic tweaks can lead to big differences in fruit flies’ eye size, scientists have discovered
An international team of scientists including experts from Oxford Brookes University has discovered that small changes in the activity of a single gene can have a big impact on fruit flies’ eye size.
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.
18 December 2024
Festive feasts: A nutritionist’s guide to plant-based vs meat-filled Christmas dinners
Christmas is often seen as a time for indulgence, with turkey, ham, and pigs in blankets taking centre stage in the traditional festive feast.
20 November 2024
Oxford Institute for Applied Health Research Symposium
Fostering collaboration and conversation to drive innovation and tackle shared healthcare challenges.
25 October 2024
Blueprint for early intervention to support vulnerable A&E patients developed at Oxford Brookes
A guide for launching Hospital Navigator schemes to help improve the lives of vulnerable people has been developed by Oxford Brookes academics.
15 October 2024
Report calling for more school nurses is presented to Parliament
An Oxford Brookes academic joined the School and Public Health Nurses Association (SAPHNA) to present a report calling for more nurses in UK schools to the House of Lords.
07 October 2024
Oxford Brookes University awarded share of £3.3m to boost healthcare apprenticeships and support NHS
Future healthcare students at Oxford Brookes University are set to benefit from a £3.3m investment from the Office for Students (OfS) to expand access to Level 6 degree apprenticeships.
12 August 2024
Olympics 2024: Legacy, lessons learned, and challenges for Los Angeles 2028
As the curtain closes on the Paris Olympic Games, the event leaves behind a legacy rich in sporting memories.
