Research news

New research finds link between walking speed and the ability to do two things at once after stroke
Fri, 18 Jun 2021 14:53:28 GMT
Research has found that training stroke survivors to walk at a faster speed during recovery can help improve the brain function that enables people to walk and perform another task simultaneously, known as dual-task walking. The research, led by academics at Oxford Brookes University, was funded by the Stroke Association.
Protecting pedestrians from air pollution with bus shelter design - new research begins
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 16:30:36 GMT
Researchers at Oxford Brookes University have been awarded funding to improve bus shelter design, to counteract roadside traffic pollution.
Treating diabetic foot ulcers: new research with smart shoe insoles
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 15:44:25 GMT
A research team, involving academics at Oxford Brookes University, has been awarded a share of a £1.6 million grant from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to develop smart shoe insoles to help tackle diabetic foot ulcers.
Scientists identify preliminary genetic link to developmental coordination disorder, dyspraxia
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 07:19:33 GMT
New research by scientists at Oxford Brookes University has identified specific genes which could provide vital information about the biology of developmental coordination disorder (DCD), also known as dyspraxia.
Q&A: nursing research and the future of healthcare
Wed, 12 May 2021 09:21:40 GMT
The COVID-19 pandemic has shone a spotlight on the incredible work that nurses do on a daily basis, as well as the research undertaken around the world and the impact this has on health and social care.
New research aims to reduce gender inequalities caused by COVID-19 policies
Fri, 07 May 2021 08:57:51 GMT
Academics at Oxford Brookes University have been awarded a share of €5.2 million to investigate how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected equality in 31 European countries.
Blog post on European H2020 project CASPER
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:35:41 GMT
Read our recent blog on considerations for a Europe-wide gender equality scheme. It is based on interviews with 74 European stakeholders with experience and understanding of equality schemes.
New method created by scientists will transform how cells are studied
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 09:31:28 GMT
Scientists at Oxford Brookes University have developed a new single-cell transcriptomic method which will aid multiple fields of biology, including the study of human health, disease and injury.
INDEPTH FINAL Meeting: Thessaloniki, Greece. August 19th-21st
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 09:48:35 GMT
INDEPTH Final meeting: "From chromatin domains to nuclear compartments in model plants and crop species“
Recent Business School PhD Student Successes
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:10:30 GMT
Business School Research Degrees Students' achievements.

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