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22 March 2021

Student paramedics gain valuable experience through virtual placements

Paramedic students at Oxford Brookes University have been able to continue their placements with specialist care provider, PJ Care, despite not being able to enter the building because of coronavirus.

Student paramedics gain valuable experience through virtual placements

16 March 2021

€6.2 million for world’s largest study into effect of exercise on children with cancer

A project set to be the world’s largest study into the effects of exercise on the successful treatment of children with cancer has begun, with scientists from Oxford Brookes University taking a leading role.

€6.2 million for world’s largest study into effect of exercise on children with cancer

01 March 2021

Covid-19: investigating the team working experiences of front line NHS staff

A new research project, led by Oxford Brookes University, will examine the team working experiences of front line NHS staff working during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Covid-19: investigating the team working experiences of front line NHS staff

18 February 2021

Oxford Brookes Science Bazaar goes beyond!

Last Saturday saw more than 400 families from across Oxfordshire get creative at our first virtual Oxford Brookes Science Bazaar.

Oxford Brookes Science Bazaar goes beyond!

16 February 2021

Selfies, gorillas and the risks of disease transmission

Tourists could be spreading the virus causing COVID-19 to wild mountain gorillas by taking selfies with the animals without following precautions.

Selfies, gorillas and the risks of disease transmission

28 January 2021

Rare genetic syndrome identified, caused by mutations in gene SATB1

Advances in DNA sequencing have uncovered a rare syndrome which is caused by variations in the gene SATB1. Discovery of this genetic syndrome is hoped to provide information to families and individuals affected by SATB1-syndrome

Rare genetic syndrome identified, caused by mutations in gene SATB1

18 December 2020

Academics call on Chief Medical Officers to support removal of tackling in children’s rugby

Academics from Oxford Brookes University, Newcastle University and the University of Winchester have written an open letter to Chief Medical Officers in the UK today.

Academics call on Chief Medical Officers to support removal of tackling in children’s rugby

17 December 2020

School rugby concussions: teachers need more training to support pupils with suspected head injuries

Despite completing RFU accredited courses, many PE teachers in the UK need more training to help children who are displaying signs of concussion as a result of playing rugby at school.

School rugby concussions: teachers need more training to support children with suspected head injuries

14 December 2020

Tackling in children’s rugby must be banned to curb dementia risks

Rugby World Cup winners have joined a chorus of voices calling to reduce tackling in the sport in a bid to stop the growing number of brain injuries afflicting many of its former players.

Tackling in children’s rugby must be banned to curb dementia risks

11 December 2020

Nurses could pay the price of care after the pandemic

Academics in the Centre of Diversity Policy Research and Practice (CDPRP) at Oxford Brookes University say that research is needed to ensure the detrimental economic impact of the health crisis does not fall disproportionately on women.

Nurses could pay the price of care after the pandemic