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Outstanding Sociology dissertations
Recent BA Sociology graduates Katy Partington and Malgorzata Rudnicka have received top marks for their dissertations analysing contemporary issues such as ‘lad culture’ and whether people are pushed into early retirement.
Novel study reveals the evolution of daytime sleeping patterns in nocturnal primates
New research reveals that day-time sleep site selection and predator avoidance are linked unanimously amongst nocturnal primates.
International Relations, Politics and Sociology Programme hosts its Annual Postgraduate Day 2018
Our current MA International Relations and MA International Security students were joined by both academic staff and two of our PhD students.
Researchers calls for urgent action to protect world’s primate populations
Internationally-recognised experts on primate conservation, including researchers from Oxford Brookes University, have come together to highlight the urgent action needed to protect the world’s rapidly vanishing primate populations.
Think Human Festival: Successes and legacy
Last month (21-26 May) Think Human Festival took place at Oxford Brookes showcasing exciting teaching and research from the humanities and social sciences. Laura Baldock, Project Manager for the festival, writes on how it went and some of the key successes.
Renowned photomontage artist Peter Kennard to exhibit at Oxford Brookes
Peter Kennard, one of Britain’s most important political artists, will be showcasing a selection of his work at Oxford Brookes University next week as part of the Think Human Festival (21-26 May).
Scholarships extension: MA International Relations MA International Security and MA International Relations (Distance Learning)
The application deadline for three Departmental scholarships for our MA International Relations, MA International Security and our brand-new MA International Relations (Distance Learning) course has been extended.
The first multi-author book launch from Global Politics, Economy and Society
The Centre for Global Politics, Economy and Society (GPES) recently held a book launch featuring a range of new and challenging work from seven members of the inter-disciplinary body.
Oxford Brookes Professor to receive Royal Geographical Society award in recognition for “extraordinary achievement”
Professor Helen Walkington will be presented with a Royal Geographical Society award next month for “outstanding contributions to geography”.
MA International Security student challenges Media’s focus on terrorism
MA International Security student Adrian Pracon has a life-changing experience of terrorism, which has had a powerful influence on his choice of study.

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