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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences news

07 April 2025

Oxford Brookes University announces new Vice-Chancellor

Oxford Brookes is pleased to announce that Professor Helen Laville is to become the University’s next Vice-Chancellor.

Professor Helen Laville

31 March 2025

Think Human Festival 2025: A celebration of ideas, creativity, and community

Oxford Brookes University will host the Think Human Festival 2025 from Wednesday 7 to Saturday 10 May, offering a four-day programme of free public events exploring contemporary social issues, creativity, and what it means to be human.

Three Think Human student ambassadors wait to guide visitors.

20 March 2025

Oxford Brookes University is world leading in 23 subject areas

Oxford Brookes University is a global leader in 23 subject areas, according to new rankings.

QS Rankings by Subject 2025

17 December 2024

Award winning alumni inspire future filmmakers in masterclass

Alumna Linda Ludwig and alumnus James Curle returned to Oxford Brookes University to share the secrets of their professional film-making success with current students.

A lecturer interviews alumni

04 November 2024

Lest we forget: How are Remembrance Day commemorations evolving in schools?

As Remembrance Day approaches, schools are preparing to engage students with one of the most solemn events in our national calendar.

A green field filled with bright red poppies

18 July 2024

Oxford Brookes shortlisted twice for prestigious higher education award

Two initiatives at Oxford Brookes University have been shortlisted for a University Alliance Award.

Some of the OxTrail oxen at Oxford Brookes University

15 July 2024

Oxford Brookes and community-based professionals support families with food and nutrition

Oxford Brookes University is spearheading new initiatives to support families with food and nutrition in response to the rising cost of living.

Two children eating

17 June 2024

WhoGetsMyVote: Innovative tool from Oxford Brookes academic to aid voter choices in General Election

Undecided voters in the upcoming General Election can receive some independent advice thanks to an online tool developed by an Oxford Brookes University academic.

WhoGetsMyVote website

08 April 2024

Sanctuary Art Project: Finding Home in Education

One of our Oxford Brookes students and MRN (Tamsin Barber and Zoe Jordan) contributed to a national collaborative Sanctuary art project, led by the University of East Anglia.

Sanctuary Art Project: Finding Home in Education