Research news
Research news
04 August 2026
Why good business starts with stakeholder engagement
Corporate governance rarely makes headlines. For many, it remains an abstract concept; a set of rules, reports and boardroom processes that feel far removed from everyday life.
29 July 2026
Research Uncovers Brain Mechanism Behind ME/CFS Sensory Overload
Breakthrough research reveals sensory overload stems from higher-level brain processing—opening new doors for targeted treatments.
23 July 2026
What if universities stopped exporting knowledge
For decades, international education has often followed a familiar pattern: universities from wealthier nations develop courses and expertise, then share them with partners around the world. But what if that model has it backwards?
22 July 2026
Why the future of military technology still depends on the human body
As warfare becomes increasingly associated with drones, artificial intelligence and autonomous systems, it is tempting to assume that technology will become the decisive factor on the battlefield.
01 July 2026
Refugee homelessness: How UK Migration Routes Dictate Housing Support, Mental Health, Integration
New study reveals stable housing is the single biggest catalyst for community integration and employment.
29 June 2026
Shaping the future of later life: Oxford Brookes hosts international gerontology conference
Oxford Brookes University’s Headington campus recently welcomed over 400 international academics, policymakers, and delegates as host of the 55th British Society of Gerontology (BSG) Annual Conference.
09 June 2026
Oxford Brookes Student Secures Prestigious Diarsia Grant for Second Year Running
MSc student Beth Sykes has secured the prestigious Diarsia Grant for her work on the Kentish Glory—a moth that vanished from England over 50 years ago and is now restricted to areas of the Cairngorms in Scotland, including Strathspey and Badenoch.
08 June 2026
Oxford Brookes Secures Prestigious National Research Leadership Award
Professor Benita Olivier, Dr Lucy Speakman and Dr Claire Clews have been awarded a position on the prestigious National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Senior Research Leader (SRL) programme.
03 June 2026
Pathways Europe 2026 Conference Addresses "Wildlife and Human Wellbeing" in Oxford
The Pathways Europe 2026: Human Dimensions of Wildlife Conference and Training Program will take place from 14-17 June 2026, at Oxford Brookes University.
