Research news
Research news
16 December 2025
The Future of Fashion Might Be Rented: Oxford Researcher Calls for a Circular Wardrobe Revolution
Renting clothes is often associated with tuxedos, ballgowns or wedding outfits, but new research discussed on the Oxford Brookes Unscripted podcast suggests this narrow view is limiting one of fashion’s most promising sustainability solutions.
09 December 2025
Oxford Brookes and Morgan Sindall Open New Knowledge Quad
How do you inspire the next generation to see construction not as “bricks and mortar” but as a future shaped by green tech, digital engineering and social impact?
04 December 2025
Nursing Reimagined: A New Research Webinar Series
Showcasing doctoral research (DNurs/PhD) that is influencing clinical practice, shaping new ways of thinking, and supporting real-world clinical change.
01 December 2025
Local Policy Lab appoints first Chief Scientific Advisors to tackle Oxfordshire’s biggest challenges
The Local Policy Lab has appointed its first Chief Scientific Advisors (CSAs) to provide research leadership in priority policy areas focused on reducing health inequalities in Oxfordshire.
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.
