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06 May 2025

Fight Childhood Cancer

In the face of childhood cancer, an innovative research initiative is harnessing the power of physical activity and digital health technology to support young patients.

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21 March 2025

The power of art in education: Horizon Europe funding

An academic from Oxford Brookes University has secured nearly €400,000 in European Union (EU) funding to help children and young people at risk of poverty or social exclusion gain access to arts-based education through co-creative research.

Children creating art.

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.

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06 October 2024

Children and Young People Research Network wins prestigious grant

Supporting young people in Oxford through nutrition and equality

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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.

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01 July 2024

Local secondary schools learn about Oxford Brookes' research

Local students explore university life through interactive research activities at Oxford Brookes University.

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22 April 2024

Early years packs developed at Oxford Brookes to be rolled out in Argentina

Innovative resource packs developed at Oxford Brookes University for families with babies and toddlers are to be distributed in Argentina.

Resource packs for children

20 November 2023

CYP Hot Topic Talk - Educating for Public Good

A critical exploration of how active citizenship is taught in primary education.

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08 July 2023

Our World, Our Futures: Children’s global citizenship for sustainability

Empowering Global Citizens: Inspiring Children Through Art, Literacy, and Digital Media

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19 April 2023

Festival of Research

The Children and Young People Network at Oxford Brookes hosted a Festival of Research for Year 7-11 students and their teachers on 19 April 2023.

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