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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.

Professor Helen Laville

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.

QS Rankings by Subject 2025

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.

A fruit fly on a flower

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.

Exercise instruction led by physiotherapy students Ranvir Sogi and Emily Wakeford.

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.

An array of festive food

20 November 2024

Oxford Institute for Applied Health Research Symposium

Fostering collaboration and conversation to drive innovation and tackle shared healthcare challenges.

people listening to speakers speak at the Oxford Institute for Applied Health Research Symposium

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.

An exit sign in a hospital

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.

Two women engaged in chatting

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.

A healthcare student at Oxford Brookes University

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.

Dr Stuart Whigham from Oxford Brookes University