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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.
25 July 2024
Olympics 2024: How athletes are preparing for the heat of Paris
With only days to go until the opening of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, we feature our next expert insight from an Oxford Brookes University academic.
23 July 2024
Olympics 2024: Getting the balance right in sports nutrition
As the countdown to the Olympics continues, the focus for athletes is on getting fitter, faster, and stronger, but at what cost?
18 July 2024
Oxford Brookes shortlisted twice for prestigious higher education award
Two initiatives at Oxford Brookes University have been shortlisted for a University Alliance Award.
20 June 2024
Environmental scientist spends more than four decades researching a potential climate game-changer
In the ongoing fight against climate change, one remarkable discovery has gained significant attention over the past years: phytoliths.
03 June 2024
First global immersion during labour and water birth conference set to take place at Oxford Brookes
An international conference focusing on the use of birthing pools during labour and/or birth will be held at Oxford Brookes University.
20 May 2024
New resources developed by Oxford Brookes to support under pressure school nurses
Academics at Oxford Brookes University have secured over £7,000 in funding to develop new resources to support school nurses dealing with rising work pressures.
