Research news

Major funding boost for UK’s open research agenda
Mon, 13 Sep 2021 10:25:03 GMT
Oxford Brookes University is part of a consortium of 18 universities – the UK Reproducibility Network – that has received funding of £8.5 million, over five years, to encourage open research practices in the sector.
Earliest evidence of humans in Arabia uncovered - with climate change driving migration
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 16:41:43 GMT
An international research team has found that repeated pulses of monsoon rains over the past 400,000 years created green corridors in Arabian desert landscapes, forming key migration routes for early humans.
New app for virtual group exercise classes to support people living with arthritis
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 12:28:12 GMT
A new project to help people with musculoskeletal issues is being developed with the help of researchers from Oxford Brookes University.
Sea levels influence eruptions on volcanic island
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 13:36:29 GMT
The rise and fall of sea levels influence the likelihood of volcanic eruptions on the Greek island of Santorini, new research led by Oxford Brookes University has discovered.
CDPRP contributes to ‘Equity in the STEM workforce’ report
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 16:09:54 GMT
The Centre for Diversity Policy Research and Practice’s EPSRC research project, 'Women and Spinouts: A Case for Action' has contributed to the ‘Equity in the STEM workforce’ report published by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Diversity and Inclusion in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM).
Oxford Brookes Business School acted as critical friend to the Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 15:37:39 GMT
Oxford Brookes University has been a pioneer in promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) since the 1990s. Since then, Brookes’ policies and practices have been based on EDI and it is continuously working within the framework of the Race Equality Charter.
Feeding the family during lockdown
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 12:26:48 GMT
Food bills for some families in Oxford doubled during the national lockdowns, according to an Oxford Brookes academic who ran a focus group with local families.
Black in Architecture - capturing experiences, addressing racism
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 09:17:22 GMT
A new research community exploring racial equity in UK architecture is aiming to create an industry Charter and approach to help address race and systemic racism in architecture.
Young rower inspired to get active by groundbreaking Oxford Brookes project
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 09:25:18 GMT
Work by Oxford Brookes University to increase the activity levels of children with neurological conditions is highlighted in a new National campaign. MadeAtUni: Energising Places, launched by Universities UK and British Universities and Colleges Sport, celebrates the role of universities in the health and wellbeing of communities across the UK.
Euro 2020: could Twitter stop racist abuse before it happens?
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 16:41:41 GMT
As excitement built in England ahead of the Euro 2020 final against Italy, fans took to Twitter to express pride in their diverse and inspiring team. There was also a sense of nervous anticipation at the chance to win a major tournament for the first time in 55 years.

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