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17 February 2022

Researchers work with charities to offer free activity packs, supporting interaction with children

A team of experts, including an Oxford Brookes University researcher, have teamed up with three charities to offer free resource packs which include activities that parents can do with their babies or toddlers.

Researchers team up with local charities to offer free activity packs, supporting interaction with young children

21 December 2021

£2 million for new state-of-the-art teaching facilities

Thousands of students at Oxford Brookes University are set to benefit from a £2 million investment into new technology-enhanced facilities and simulation equipment with a grant awarded from the Office for Students (OfS).

£2 million for new state-of-the-art teaching facilities

16 December 2021

Childhood eczema: experts investigate effects of cleaning habits on babies’ skin

Researchers at Oxford Brookes University have undertaken research to explore parents’ skin cleansing habits for their newborns.

Childhood eczema: experts investigate effects of cleaning habits on babies’ skin

14 December 2021

Festive food: The challenge of creating healthy, affordable family meals

Creating healthy but affordable meals - particularly at Christmas - can be a challenging task, especially for families who have young children, according to an Oxford Brookes academic who has been researching feeding practises across Oxfordshire.

Festive food: The challenge of creating healthy, affordable family meals

16 November 2021

Families caring for former athletes with brain damage need more support, new research shows

Following former Rugby World Cup winner Steve Thompson's diagnosis of early-onset dementia at 42 and probable chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a new research study explores the experiences of family members of former athletes with CTE.

Families caring for former athletes with brain damage need more support, new research shows

25 October 2021

Local rugby club teams up with Oxford Brookes

A new partnership is giving students valuable hands-on experience alongside their physiotherapy studies at Oxford Brookes University.

Local rugby club teams up with Oxford Brookes

12 October 2021

‘Whole child’ intelligence and development assessment tool developed with Oxford Brookes experts

Academics from Oxford Brookes University have developed the UK version of a ‘whole child’ intelligence and development assessment tool.

‘Whole child’ intelligence and development assessment tool developed with Oxford Brookes experts

28 September 2021

Good University Guide: Oxford Brookes climbs in ranking

Oxford Brookes University has climbed two places in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022.

Good University Guide: Oxford Brookes climbs in ranking

23 September 2021

Accolade for work to decolonise the curriculum and support diverse students

An Oxford Brookes lecturing team has been recognised at the inaugural HE Innovate awards for the ways in which they have adapted their curriculum, and how they teach and support students from BAME backgrounds.

Accolade for work to decolonise the curriculum and support diverse students

25 August 2021

Pulmonary rehab clinic underway this summer at Oxford Brookes

A partnership between two leading education and health organisations has led to face-to-face rehabilitation work returning for the first time in many months.

Pulmonary rehab clinic underway this summer at Oxford Brookes