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19Feb
Postgraduate scholarships for Humanities and Social Sciences offer holders
The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Oxford Brookes University is pleased to offer two Rohan Scholarships to two full or part-time students studying the MA Creative Writing, MA English, MA History, or MA by Research in the History of Art for September 2020 entry.
14Jan
Think Human Festival 2020: A fortnight of free events embracing what it means to be human
Toxic masculinity, the sinister history of Valentine's Day cards, the loss of Arctic ice, and motherhood will all be explored at a festival hosted by Oxford Brookes University in February.
07Jan
Oxford Brookes lecturer Dr Mary Jean Chan wins the Costa Book Awards poetry Prize
Dr Mary Jean Chan Oxford Brookes University Lecturer in Creative Writing, has been announced as the winner of the poetry category in the 2019 Costa Book Awards. She is one of 5 writers now shortlisted for the Costa Book of the Year, to be announced at an awards ceremony on Tuesday 28th January 2020.
25Nov
WhoGetsMyVoteUK: An online tool can help you decide how to vote in a general election
With a general election only weeks away, a newly updated online voting advice tool called WhoGetsMyVoteUK will soon be available.
Scholarships are now available for the MA International Relations, MA International Security and MA International Relations (Distance Learning)
Tue, 19 Nov 2019 10:06:29 GMT
Applications are now open for two Departmental scholarships available for our MA International Relations, MA International Security and MA International Relations (Distance Learning) course.
Researchers call for action to protect remaining areas of lowland forests of Madagascar to save endangered lemurs
Wed, 06 Nov 2019 10:01:23 GMT
Rapid human encroachment in Madagascar, especially in the more accessible lowland areas, is threatening the existence of lemurs, according to a team of Oxford Brookes University academics. A new study indicates that the few lowland rainforests left in Madagascar are crucial for lemur conservation.
Girls and Autism - experts call for a re-think in education to address inequality and mental health issues
Mon, 04 Nov 2019 11:51:15 GMT
Girls and Autism was the focus of a conference and book launch at Oxford Brookes University on Tuesday 5 November 2019. The day was led by Professor Barry Carpenter CBE, editor of Girls and Autism, and supported by expert contributors.
Syrian refugee study shortlisted for Research Project of the Year award
Wed, 04 Sep 2019 15:28:30 GMT
A research project focused uniquely on the missing voices and experiences of Syrian refugee fathers and the integration of their families has been recognised by the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2019.

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Humanities and Social Sciences News

Postgraduate scholarships for Humanities and Social Sciences offer holders

Think Human Festival 2020: A fortnight of free events embracing what it means to be human

Oxford Brookes lecturer Dr Mary Jean Chan wins the Costa Book Awards poetry Prize

WhoGetsMyVoteUK: An online tool can help you decide how to vote in a general election

Scholarships are now available for the MA International Relations, MA International Security and MA International Relations (Distance Learning)

Researchers call for action to protect remaining areas of lowland forests of Madagascar to save endangered lemurs

Girls and Autism - experts call for a re-think in education to address inequality and mental health issues

Syrian refugee study shortlisted for Research Project of the Year award

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