News from 2026

Student news articles from 2026

13 March 2025

Inspiring students share their stories as Oxford Brookes celebrates Quality Mark renewal

Oxford Brookes University has once again been recognised for its commitment to supporting care experienced and estranged students, with the re-approval of the National Network for the Education of Care Leavers (NNECL) Quality Mark.

Oxford Brookes students Grace Mpeso and Lucy Lanfear

06 March 2025

Making friends at Brookes

University can be an exciting and enjoyable experience, but it’s also a big lifestyle change and you might feel lonely sometimes. That’s why it’s so important to connect with other people. Here are some top tips for making friends at Oxford Brookes.

Students smiling during a conversation at a table.

06 March 2025

New Support to Study Policy - helping you succeed

Following a successful pilot in Semester 1, the University is introducing a new Support to Study Policy. Tamsin Kershaw-Murphy, Deputy Director Academic and Student Administration (Student Services), shares how the new policy works and what you need to do.

Oxford Brookes University pink logo.

19 February 2025

Help keep our community clean with OxClean 2025!

Spring into action and join volunteers across the city to help keep Oxford clean this March!

OxClean logo

19 February 2025

National Student Money Week 2025

National Student Money Week runs from Monday 3 to Friday 7 March, and the theme this year is ‘survive and thrive: building financial resilience’.

Someone paying for a coffee using a card machine, and the National Student Money Week 2025 logo.

06 February 2025

Spark Awards - do you have a winning business idea?

Congratulations to the winners of the Spark Autumn 2024 programme, who were awarded £500 to help develop their exciting business ambitions.

Graphic showing the winners of this year's Spark Awards.

04 February 2025

Volunteer to make a difference and boost your CV

It’s Student Volunteering Week 2025 from 10 to 16 February - and there are lots of ways you can get involved.

Three students talking in the Piazza on Headington Campus.

23 January 2025

Join the Mental Health and Wellbeing Student Ideas Network

Student Support Services and Brookes Union are excited to launch a new student network to raise awareness of student wellbeing and help develop the University's range of support services.

Mental Health and Wellbeing Student Ideas Network

23 January 2025

Paid research opportunity for students with lived experience of gender-based violence

Academics and experts at Oxford Brookes are recruiting students to take part in a research study that aims to improve the University’s systems to better support students with lived experience of gender-based violence.

Students walking through the courtyard at Headington Campus.

08 January 2025

Make the most of opportunities at Brookes in 2025

As we welcome in the new year and get ready to return to campus, you may be wondering how you can make the most of 2025.

Collage of images representing opportunities at Oxford Brookes.