Research news

Researchers call for rethink on flawed elite rugby research
Thu, 30 Jul 2020 10:54:50 GMT
World Rugby’s tackle-height trial in the Championship has been criticised for its lack of ethical rigour in a report published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine published today.
Impact of lockdown on young children is studied by psychologists
Thu, 23 Jul 2020 11:56:38 GMT
The impact of social distancing and lockdown on children’s development is the subject of a new study led by psychologists at Oxford Brookes University.
Three Excellent Undergraduate Research Projects Completed During Lockdown
Thu, 02 Jul 2020 15:39:45 GMT
Three First Class Honours Business and Management undergraduate students Harriet Hall, Theodore Kilham, and Rachel Thornton have won Oxford Brookes Business School prizes for excellent research projects on business and environmental sustainability, and influencers and consumer trust.
Local Tourism Businesses in Indonesia: A Pathway to Crisis-Resilient Development?
Wed, 01 Jul 2020 15:46:03 GMT
A paper co-authored by Professor Juliette Koning: "Local Tourism Businesses in Indonesia: A Pathway to Crisis-Resilient Development?", is part of a Special Issue (Open Access) on Tourism and the Sustainable Development Goals in Southeast Asia.
DCD embodied perception and action
Tue, 30 Jun 2020 15:56:13 GMT
Dr. Kate Wilmut, Reader in Psychology at Oxford Brookes, was interviewed about her research into DCD, embodied perception and action by the Perception and Action podcast.
Oxford Brookes wins share of £40m pot to support coronavirus recovery
Mon, 29 Jun 2020 13:38:50 GMT
Oxford Brookes University has been awarded funding to develop four innovative projects which aim to help the UK’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
Video introducing the science of INDEPTH
Mon, 29 Jun 2020 13:46:52 GMT
INDEPTH are delighted to publish a video showing the science that underpins many member activities.
Professor of Mental Health in Education presents a new curriculum, to ease children’s return to school after lockdown
Fri, 26 Jun 2020 13:54:38 GMT
Professor Barry Carpenter CBE, from the School of Education at Oxford Brookes University says children’s mental health should be paramount, alongside issues of safety and catching up on learning.
Oxford Brookes academics discover a rare faecal sample in South Africa and create a unique snapshot of the 15th Century human diet
Fri, 19 Jun 2020 15:54:16 GMT
Researchers at Oxford Brookes University have analysed a rare ancient faecal sample to create a snapshot of the human diet, and discover how our microbiome- the community of micro-organisms that live within the intestines of humans- has developed in response to changing eating habits over thousands of years.
Oxford Brookes students play key role in Covid-testing
Thu, 18 Jun 2020 15:06:38 GMT
Three students from Oxford Brookes are playing their part in essential Covid-testing at one of the UK’s main testing hubs.

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