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New city trail launches highlighting 600 years of Oxford’s LGBTQ+ past
An Oxford Brookes University student has developed a new city trail highlighting the history of LGBTQ+ in Oxford.
Understanding the Jack the Ripper murders and what they tell us about society
Oxford Brookes professors Anne-Marie Kilday and David Nash have written for BBC History Magazine about Jack the Ripper’s identity and what the murders tell us about society’s greatest fears over the past 130 years.
Think Human Festival: Successes and legacy
Last month (21-26 May) Think Human Festival took place at Oxford Brookes showcasing exciting teaching and research from the humanities and social sciences. Laura Baldock, Project Manager for the festival, writes on how it went and some of the key successes.
A new era of History teaching at Brookes
The undergraduate History degree at Oxford Brookes University has introduced a brand new suite of first year modules ahead of the upcoming academic year (2018/19).
Trees and their importance to human happiness
Christiana Payne, Professor of History of Art at Oxford Brookes University and Fiona Stafford, Professor of English at Oxford University hosted a conference on 18 May on the theme of ‘Trees and Wellbeing’.
Renowned photomontage artist Peter Kennard to exhibit at Oxford Brookes
Peter Kennard, one of Britain’s most important political artists, will be showcasing a selection of his work at Oxford Brookes University next week as part of the Think Human Festival (21-26 May).
Oxford Brookes lecturer recognised for widening access to higher education
Dr Richard Huggins, Principal Lecturer at Oxford Brookes University, has been shortlisted for an award from the National Education Opportunities Network (NEON).
Brookes at the Epicentre of Fascist Studies
After 30 years spent researching and teaching fascism, Professor Roger Griffin from Oxford Brookes University has now co-founded the first international association for the comparative study of fascism.
Faculty staff recognised as best dissertation supervisors
The winners of the Brookes Union teaching awards 2018 were announced at an awards dinner held on Thursday 15 March. Juliet Henderson, Senior Lecturer in Communication, Media and Culture, was awarded the Brookes teaching award for 'Best Research or Dissertation Supervisor'.
Think Human Festival to shine a light on humanities and social sciences
Oxford Brookes University will showcase exciting and impactful teaching and research from the humanities and social sciences at a week-long festival from 21-26 May.

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