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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.
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.
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.
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.
17 August 2021
New app for virtual group exercise classes to support people living with arthritis
A new project to help people with musculoskeletal issues is being developed with the help of researchers from Oxford Brookes University.
15 July 2021
Young rower inspired to get active by groundbreaking Oxford Brookes project
Work by Oxford Brookes University to increase the activity levels of children with neurological conditions is highlighted in a new National campaign. MadeAtUni: Energising Places, launched by Universities UK and British Universities and Colleges Sport, cel
25 June 2021
Lecturer wins award for development of anti-racist teaching practice
An Oxford Brookes University lecturer is a winner in the Alliance Awards 2021 for her work developing anti-racist practice and supporting equality of educational outcomes for students who experience racial discrimination.
21 June 2021
New research finds link between walking speed and the ability to do two things at once after stroke
Research has found that training stroke survivors to walk at a faster speed during recovery can help improve the brain function that enables people to walk and perform another task simultaneously, known as dual-task walking.
16 June 2021
Treating diabetic foot ulcers: new research with smart shoe insoles
A research team, involving academics at Oxford Brookes University, has been awarded a share of a £1.6 million grant from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to develop smart shoe insoles to help tackle diabetic foot ulcers.
10 June 2021
Oxford Brookes University rowers to represent Great Britain at the Tokyo Olympics
Four teammates from the Oxford Brookes University Boat Club have been selected to represent Great Britain this summer at the (rearranged) 2020 Tokyo Olympics Games.
