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17 August 2021

New app for virtual group exercise classes to support people living with arthritis

A new project to help people with musculoskeletal issues is being developed with the help of researchers from Oxford Brookes University.

New app for virtual group exercise classes to support people living with arthritis

02 August 2021

Sea levels influence eruptions on volcanic island

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.

Sea levels influence eruptions on volcanic island

29 July 2021

CDPRP contributes to ‘Equity in the STEM workforce’ report

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.

CDPRP contributes to ‘Equity in the STEM workforce’ report

29 July 2021

Oxford Brookes Business School acted as critical friend to the Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce

Oxford Brookes University has been a pioneer in promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) since the 1990s.

Oxford Brookes Business School acted as critical friend to the Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce

07 July 2021

British Science Festival 2021 - Brookes Professor to be a Scientific Section President

Professor Emerita Joy Hendry has been announced as President of the Archaeology and Anthropology Scientific Section at the 2021 British Science Festival.

British Science Festival 2021 - Brookes Professor to be a Scientific Section President

06 July 2021

How missing out on nursery due to COVID has affected children’s development – new research

Nurseries can be noisy places. A clutch of three-year-olds gathered round a book shout excitedly. Across the room, a small committee of toddlers negotiates over stickers and string.

How missing out on nursery due to COVID has affected children’s development – new research

05 July 2021

Air quality expert appointed to government advisory group

Rajat Gupta, Professor of Sustainable Architecture and Climate Change at Oxford Brookes University, has been appointed as Ad Hoc member to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) Air Quality Expert Group (AQEG)

Air quality expert appointed to government advisory group

01 July 2021

Older people in research: participatory co-research and the role of digital technologies

Funded by a university Central Research Excellence award this interdisciplinary project, across three universities, brings together researchers from the Humanities and Social Sciences, the School of Arts and the Business disciplines.

Older people in research: Interdisciplinary participatory co-research and the role of digital technologies