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11 February 2021

£2.3 million grant to uncover more about tropical diseases affecting some of world’s poorest places

Scientists from three UK institutions including Oxford Brookes University have been awarded £2.3million to investigate how a parasite grows in humans.

£2.3 million grant to uncover more about tropical diseases affecting some of world’s poorest populations

09 February 2021

Political agency, migrant presence and cultural resources

Professor Peter Lugosi’s research ‘Political agency, migrant presence and cultural resources’ has been founded by The British Academy amongst four new international and interdisciplinary research projects.

Political agency, migrant presence and cultural resources

09 February 2021

Why nursing may be undervalued

Dr Anne Laure Humbert was a guest speaker on BBC Radio 4 discussing the damage caused by the old fashioned-way according to which caring for others is a feminine characteristic.

Why nursing may be undervalued

03 February 2021

New ‘DIGIT Lab’ launched to help businesses close digital transformation gap

A new research centre involving three academics from Oxford Brookes Business School will help large organisations adapt to the rapid pace of digital transformation in society.

New ‘DIGIT Lab’ launched to help businesses close digital transformation gap

29 January 2021

Territorial, expert navigators: the black howler monkeys of Mexico

Researchers have uncovered the advanced skills of black howler monkeys, who are able to recall the location of their favourite fruit trees and anticipate ripening.

Territorial, expert navigators: the black howler monkeys of Mexico

28 January 2021

Rare genetic syndrome identified, caused by mutations in gene SATB1

Advances in DNA sequencing have uncovered a rare syndrome which is caused by variations in the gene SATB1. Discovery of this genetic syndrome is hoped to provide information to families and individuals affected by SATB1-syndrome

Rare genetic syndrome identified, caused by mutations in gene SATB1

26 January 2021

The great outdoors: £1 million grant to study countryside rights of way

COVID-19 has highlighted the importance of accessing nature to people’s health and wellbeing, with 42% of adults saying that ‘visiting green and natural spaces has been even more important to their wellbeing since coronavirus’*.

The great outdoors: £1 million grant to study countryside rights of way

22 December 2020

Rise: New enterprise programme for ethnically diverse business founders

A new programme to develop black and minority ethnic business talent in Oxfordshire has been unveiled by Oxford University Brookes Enterprise Support, in collaboration with Foundervine.

Rise: New enterprise programme for ethnically diverse business founders

18 December 2020

Trade in wild animals is thriving online, despite risk of animal to human disease transmission

Despite COVID-19 restrictions and the risk of animal to human disease transmission, illegal wildlife trade on social media networks has continued, with wild animals sometimes sold as ‘lockdown pets’.

Trade in wild animals is thriving online, despite risk of animal to human disease transmission

18 December 2020

Academics call on Chief Medical Officers to support removal of tackling in children’s rugby

Academics from Oxford Brookes University, Newcastle University and the University of Winchester have written an open letter to Chief Medical Officers in the UK today.

Academics call on Chief Medical Officers to support removal of tackling in children’s rugby