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26 April 2023

Oxford Brookes University celebrates the Eurovision Song Contest

As the UK prepares to host the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool on behalf of Ukraine next month, with the final taking place on 13 May, Oxford Brookes University is hosting a special discussion to celebrate the occasion.

Dr Dai Griffiths and Kirsten Etheridge

23 March 2023

Oxford Brookes music lecturer researches the music used to depict characters in video games

The music used in the popular video game The Lord of The Rings Online to represent good and evil characters raises moral and ethical questions about cultural appropriation, according to research by a lecturer from Oxford Brookes University.

Dr Matt Lawson teaching at Oxford Brookes University

01 September 2022

Singer-songwriter John Otway receives Honorary Doctorate from Oxford Brookes University

Buckinghamshire-born singer-songwriter John Otway has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Music by Oxford Brookes University.

Singer-songwriter John Otway receives Honorary Doctorate from Oxford Brookes University

08 August 2022

Artists from Oxford Brookes University to feature in exhibition on campus showcasing local talent

Talented artists from Oxford Brookes University will have their creative work put on public display at a contemporary art exhibition.

Artists from Oxford Brookes University to feature in exhibition on campus showcasing local talent

09 June 2022

Oxfordshire creative industries event showcases county’s role in the UK’s creative economy

Following a three-year gap due to the pandemic, it has today been announced that the Oxfordshire Creative Industries Showcase will return next month.

Creative industries event

14 October 2021

Oxford Brookes student wins annual art competition

An Oxford Brookes University Fine Art student has won a prestigious international art competition that will see her work feature on the cover of a world-leading Opera House’s tour programme.

Oxford Brookes student wins annual art competition

30 June 2021

Fast and Furious 9: The spectacular melodrama is exactly what a return to cinema needs

As movie theatres reopen across North America, there may be no better way to celebrate than enjoying the supercharged velocity and furious feel-good bromance of F9: The Fast Saga, directed by Justin Lin.

Fast and Furious 9: The spectacular melodrama is exactly what a return to cinema needs

17 June 2021

Oxford Brookes artist’s work acquired by Government Art Collection

Dr Aaron Williamson, a contemporary artist and Research Fellow in Fine Art at Oxford Brookes University, has had his work acquired by the Government Art Collection.

Oxford Brookes artist’s work acquired by Government Art Collection

12 April 2021

Language and creativity: The University and Modern Art Oxford invite artists to showcase new work

A diverse range of languages and communication styles used in Oxfordshire will be highlighted in a new exhibition called Sign Symbol Sound. An open call for artworks is launched today, 12 April 2021, and will run until 21 June 2021.

The power of language and creativity: Oxford Brookes University and Modern Art Oxford invite artists to showcase new work

20 November 2020

Supporting the local community and beyond

Professor Anne-Marie Kilday, Pro Vice-Chancellor of Student and Staff Experience at Oxford Brookes University, writes:

Supporting the local community and beyond