Student Induction Team

You are never far away from a friendly face during the induction period. We will be available both on campus and remotely in case there is anything you need to know. You can email us any time of year using induction@brookes.ac.uk.

You can meet us in person from Monday 7 September through to mid-October.

Ask us about...

finding your way around campus
your course induction schedule
accessing online university platforms
your class timetable
events and workshops you can attend
where to find personal and academic support
settling in as a new student.

Service opening hours: Saturday 12 to Sunday 20 September 2026

Reception for new students

John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus

Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 Sept: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Monday 14 - Thursday 17 Sept: 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 18 Sept: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 Sept: 9:30am - 4:00pm

Induction and enrolment phone line

Call us: +44 (0) 1865 535290

Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 Sept: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Monday 14 - Thursday 17 Sept: 9:00am - 5:30pm
Friday 18 Sept: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 Sept: Closed

Student Advice Team Zoom room

The Student Advice Team can assist with more in-depth enrolment queries. Click on the 'Zoom video drop in' widget at the bottom of their webpage.

Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 Sept: closed
Monday 14 Sept - Friday 18 Sept, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 Sept: closed

Who are the Student Induction Team?

Our team is made up of students in different academic years and studying a variety of subjects, plus some permanent staff members. We have all experienced at least one induction before, and as everyone's experience is unique, that means we have lots of different perspectives on what coming to university is like.

We can talk you through the basics and discuss general information any new student needs to know, or we can discuss your specific questions and interests. If you'd like to hear about what we enjoy doing at Oxford Brookes, or how we got help when we needed it, our team members are generally very happy to share.

Looking for places to shop or eat? Maybe you'd like to know how to travel around Oxford? Take advantage of our local knowledge and ask! We'd love to tell you about our favourite places around the city.

Keeping well at University

Whether you are nervous, excited or both, the Student Induction Team are happy to chat with you about how you are feeling. Depending on what you need, we can recommend social activities and suggest ways to keep busy, or we can direct you to wellbeing activities and the quiet spaces around campus.

Sometimes our students want more targeted support around mental health and wellbeing. There are a range of different resources and teams that can assist you in maintaining good mental health and/or help you if you are struggling.

The Multifaith Chaplaincy offers pastoral support, a safe place to talk and activities for mindfulness, whether or not you are religious or spiritual.
Togetherall is a mental health website that offers 24/7 online support.
The Counselling Service offers one to one counselling as well as workshops, talks, groups and resources.
If you are experiencing a particularly difficult time that is having a significant effect on your studies and every day life, you can contact the Student Welfare Team.

If you are unsure who to contact or wish to talk to someone about your support needs, use the student support contact form. The Student Support Services Team aims to reply within three working days of receiving your form. If you need help filling in the form, or if you cannot access it, please contact studentsupportservices@brookes.ac.uk.