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Faculty of Health and Life Sciences news
18 March 2022
Why sleep is so important for the performance and recovery of athletes
Paul Hough is a lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science at Oxford Brookes University, and on World Sleep Day 2022 he outlines the importance of sleep for athletes’ performance and recovery.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
