Research, Innovation and Enterprise Publication

We are continuously undertaking world leading research, producing innovative outputs, and sharing our knowledge with businesses, organisations, and the public. To highlight just some of the work we are doing we produce and annual publication that showcases our research, innovation, and knowledge exchange activities from across all four of our faculties.

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Research, Innovation and Enterprise Publications

In the post-COVID world of 2023, this publication provides a glimpse into academia's triumphs and challenges. Despite a brighter campus atmosphere, issues like the cost of living, geopolitical instability, and climate crises persist, underscoring the urgent need for impactful research and innovation.

Highlighted articles showcase a commitment to improving lives through research, such as aiding children with movement difficulties and fostering community well-being through projects like "Edible Streets." The publication also emphasises the role of research in public engagement activities like the Think Human Festival, encouraging collaboration on societal issues.

Industry collaboration is spotlighted through initiatives like the Joining Technology Research Centre, contributing to the mass production of efficient electric vehicles. The Enterprise Centre, established in partnership with OxLEP, provides a platform for start-ups and spinouts, benefitting students with internship and employment opportunities.

Profiles in the publication spotlight success stories, including a graduate setting up a start-up with institutional support, and doctoral students sharing their research and aspirations. The publication invites readers to explore a world of innovation, resilience, and collaboration, showcasing academia's transformative impact in shaping a brighter future.

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Research Forum Publications (previous publication)

Shaping the Future 2022-2023

In this issue you can discover a variety of articles looking at the impact of our research, our latest innovation and the opportunities for enterprise including:

How our collaborative partnership with Brazilian institutions is looking to improve the experiences of women in STEM in Brazilian academia.
How our AI expertise is benefiting Blenheim Palace in visitor management
How Oxford Brookes Enterprise Centre is bringing people and knowledge together to support start-up companies

Download the Shaping the Future 2022-2023 issue

Winter 2017

Our lead story discusses a new project to develop insecticides which target pests better but are safer to the environment
We explore a research model that could help reduce mental health illness in the workplace
Shakespeare’s plays are helping unravel the present day issue of our increased digital selves
Trials to enhance workplace training using Augmented Reality (AR).

Autumn 2016

Our lead story explores Brookes’ research into the terrorist’s alter ego
Professor Linda King, Pro Vice Chancellor for Research and Global Partnerships, introduces the University’s new Research Excellence Awards
We learn more about a global project to further the study of vernacular architecture
With future changes to UK Armed Forces, we look at the unexplored demands on UK Reservists and their families.

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