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09 June 2021

Scientists identify preliminary genetic link to developmental coordination disorder, dyspraxia

New research by scientists at Oxford Brookes University has identified specific genes which could provide vital information about the biology of developmental coordination disorder (DCD), also known as dyspraxia.

Scientists identify preliminary genetic link to developmental coordination disorder, dyspraxia

25 May 2021

Sustainable funding needed to provide nursery places

Extra funding should be made available for early years care in the wake of the pandemic, researchers say.

Sustainable funding needed to provide nursery places

13 May 2021

Student hailed as ‘Unsung Hero’ in the Oxfordshire Health and Social Care Awards

An Oxford Brookes student has been nominated in the Oxfordshire Health and Social Care Awards 2021 for her volunteering work during the pandemic.

Student hailed as ‘Unsung Hero’ in the Oxfordshire Health and Social Care Awards

12 May 2021

Lecturers win national awards celebrating diversity in health and care

Two members of healthcare staff at Oxford Brookes University have won national awards for their outstanding contribution and dedication to health and social care.

Lecturers win national awards celebrating diversity in health and care

12 May 2021

Q&A: nursing research and the future of healthcare

The COVID-19 pandemic has shone a spotlight on the incredible work that nurses do on a daily basis, as well as the research undertaken around the world and the impact this has on health and social care.

Q&A: nursing research and the future of healthcare

23 April 2021

Travel paths of primates show how their minds work

How primates get from A to B gives vital information about their cognitive evolution, say researchers in a new study looking at the travel paths of animals in the wild.

Travel paths of primates show how their minds work

08 April 2021

New method created by scientists will transform how cells are studied

Scientists at Oxford Brookes University have developed a new single-cell transcriptomic method which will aid multiple fields of biology, including the study of human health, disease and injury.

New method created by scientists will transform how cells are studied

29 March 2021

New research to help migrant children acting as young translators

An international consortium of experts, including academics at Oxford Brookes University and The Open University, has been awarded €3 million (£2.6 million) to help refugee and migrant children integrate into host societies through education.

New research to help migrant children acting as young translators

25 March 2021

Funding boost for pioneering eye genetics research

Medical research into eye genetics at Oxford Brookes University has received a funding pledge of £2 million from Baillie Gifford, an international investment business.

Funding boost for pioneering eye genetics research

24 March 2021

Bilingual babies prefer baby talk, particularly in one of their native languages

Babies prefer baby talk in any language, but particularly when it’s in a language they’re hearing at home.

Bilingual babies prefer baby talk, particularly in one of their native languages