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Research news

28 October 2024

Oxford Brookes University Researchers Advocate for Sustainable Healthcare

Exploring the role of occupational therapy in planetary health: Dr. Tanya Rihtman and Ka Yan Hess discuss sustainability in healthcare on the Oxford Brookes Unscripted podcast.

woman looking over a lake

25 October 2024

Blueprint for early intervention to support vulnerable A&E patients developed at Oxford Brookes

A guide for launching Hospital Navigator schemes to help improve the lives of vulnerable people has been developed by Oxford Brookes academics.

An exit sign in a hospital

14 October 2024

Sustainable wastewater treatment research at Oxford Brookes targets toxic "forever chemicals"

Researchers at Oxford Brookes University have developed groundbreaking new methods of removing dangerous chemicals from wastewater.

Six men who worked together on the hydrodynamic reactor

08 October 2024

Oxford Brookes experts support European initiative to boost wind turbine sustainability

Two experts from Oxford Brookes University have joined a European research project aimed at revolutionising wind turbines to boost their long-term sustainability.

The Ecores Wind team at the project launch in Bilbao

04 October 2024

Nurturing Minds: Tackling Trauma, Vulnerability, and Wellbeing

Dr Jon Reid discusses the emotional challenges teachers face, especially those supporting students with complex needs, and emphasises the vital role of compassion in improving teacher well-being and student outcomes.

oxford brookes unscripted podcast

04 October 2024

New Study Explores Alcohol Consumption in Breast Cancer Survivors

Research led by Dr Emma Davies at Oxford Brookes University reveals that while most breast cancer survivors drink at low-risk levels, 1 in 4 are at risk. The study calls for clearer guidelines and personalised interventions.

two hands: one offering a glass of alcohol and one refusing to accept it

04 October 2024

Oxford Brookes Academics Release New Book on Women in Leadership

Who Runs the World? Girls: Exploring the Complexities of Female Leadership, Visibility, and Power. A ground-breaking look at how societal, media, and structural barriers shape the leadership aspirations of girls and women.

book cover of "Who Runs the World?: Girls, Leadership, and Women in the Public Eye"

04 October 2024

Exploring Migration Policies: An In-Depth Discussion

Dr Zoe Jordan and Dr Cathrine Talleraas on the impact of European migration policies on sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East, highlighting real-world challenges and future cooperation.

oxford brookes unscripted podcast

04 October 2024

Executive Coaching in the Digital Age

Dr Brajesh Bagpai explores how digitisation is transforming executive coaching and leadership. He shares his journey from sales to academia and offers insights on the future of coaching in a digital world.

oxford brookes unscripted podcast

04 October 2024

Exploring Vogue’s Legacy

Dr Grant Scott shares behind-the-scenes stories from Vogue magazine and his journey in journalism, along with insights from his new book, Inside Vogue. A must-listen for fashion and photography lovers.

oxford brookes unscripted podcast