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Sector leading research published by Brookes academics to understand and address the BME attainment gap
Article about BME and degree attainment published by senior lecturer
Oxford Brookes experts and Chancellor help make this year's Boat Race memorable.
While all eyes will be on Oxford and Cambridge Universities this weekend for the annual Boat Race, we’re pleased to report that Oxford Brookes have also been doing their part to make this a special race.
New study suggests developing emotional intelligence could help student social workers be more resilient
A study from academics at Oxford Brookes has identified new strategies to support stressed social workers.
Oxford Brookes academic leads research into hot chocolate easing symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis
Dr Shelly Coe, Senior Lecturer in Nutrition at Oxford Brookes University, has led a study into how a hot chocolate drink could be effective in tackling the fatigue associated with multiple sclerosis (MS).
Postgraduate Research Symposium 2019
This event offered an excellent opportunity for our hard-working PhD students to showcase their work and receive feedback from a wider audience. In addition to inspiring talks and informative posters, it was also a great chance to talk to trusted suppliers who kindly agreed to sponsor the event.
Oxford Brookes academic discusses pioneering Parkinson’s research on BBC Breakfast
Shelly Coe, Lecturer in Nutrition at Oxford Brookes, was interviewed on BBC Breakfast this morning (14 January 2019) to talk about the University’s research with those taking part in the Indian Ocean Row 2018.
Research finds experiences improving for LGB staff in education
A study led by a researcher at Oxford Brookes University has found positive improvements in the experiences of lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) teachers and students in Further Education when it comes to inclusion, support and openness.
Placement fair provides more opportunities for social work students
Students studying social work at Oxford Brookes University have been able to gain better placement opportunities through an annual placement matching event.
New REPs accredited personal training qualifications in sport degrees
It is with great pleasure that Oxford Brookes can announce that, after much hard work and combined effort, our Sport & Exercise Science and Sport, Coaching & Physical Education programmes now offer students the option to achieve level 2 (fitness instructor) and level 3 (personal trainer) qualifications, accredited by the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs).
Visit from Chief Allied Health Professions Officer brought ground-breaking news for the Paramedic profession
On Tuesday 13 March, Suzanne Rastrick, Chief Allied Health Professions Officer for NHS England, visited Oxford Brookes University’s Faculty of Health and Life Sciences to give a talk centred on the NHS England publication ‘Allied Health Professions into Action’.

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