Research news
Research news
29 October 2025
THERM-UK: £2.5 million grant to fight heat risks in the UK
Oxford Brookes University is excited to announce its involvement in the THERM-UK project, a £2.5 million research initiative funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC).
03 October 2025
Students want purpose-driven careers – but employers are failing to keep up, new report finds
Young people entering the job market are demanding careers that align with their values and contribute to tackling global challenges such as climate change – but universities and employers are struggling to keep pace, according to a new report.
25 September 2025
New Guide Helps Kids with Cancer Stay Active
The new guide 'LET's MOVE' supports young cancer patients to stay active.
15 September 2025
Madagascar’s Climate Exodus
How poverty and drought are driving deforestation in one of the world’s richest biodiversity hotspots.
12 September 2025
Research reveals 24 most important landscapes for freshwater wildlife
A new study led by a visiting professor at Oxford Brookes University has identified the 24 most important landscapes for freshwater wildlife in England and Wales.
14 July 2025
Oxford Brookes University Celebrates Success at NMAHPPs Research Conference
The Celebrating NMAHPPs (nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, healthcare scientists, pharmacists and clinical psychologists) in Research Conference on 2 July proved to be an exceptional showcase of academic excellence and innovation.
14 July 2025
Beyond the Bollards: Real Stories from Oxford's Low Traffic Neighbourhoods
Oxford, a city celebrated for its vibrant cycling culture and historic charm, has recently found itself at the heart of a significant discussion surrounding Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs).
03 July 2025
Oxford Brookes-led consortium wins UKRI funding to tackle barriers to creating healthier places
A consortium led by Oxford Brookes University has been awarded funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), to investigate the barriers to creating healthier places—for people and the planet.
02 July 2025
Expert comment: Pulses each day could keep ill health at bay - so why aren’t we eating more of them?
From baked beans to chickpeas, kidney beans, butter beans, black eyed beans and lentils, pulses are cheap, tasty, nutritious and sustainable.
