News from 2024

Oxford Brookes University news from 2024

07 November 2024

Oxford Brookes gathers to honour Keith Kelly and commemorate Olympic & Paralympic success

Family, friends, colleagues, and elite athletes gathered on Saturday (2 November) at Oxford Brookes University to celebrate the life and legacy of Keith Kelly, the University’s former Director of Sport.

Family members and rowers at the event

06 November 2024

K-pop and J-pop: Music genres offering far more than just catchy beats and energetic dance moves

K-pop and J-pop aren’t just niche interests—they’re now firmly embedded in pop culture, with K-pop singles and J-pop anthems frequently climbing UK charts and securing top spots on streaming platforms.

An image depicting K-pop and J-pop

01 November 2024

Veterinarians struggle with alcohol stigma and fear seeking help, research finds

Veterinarians with poor work-related mental health and higher levels of alcohol consumption are fearful of the consequences of seeking help, according to research by Oxford Brookes University.

An image depicting a glass of alcohol

31 October 2024

Trapped by debt: How council rules are keeping homeless families in limbo

Children and domestic violence victims are among thousands of people trapped in temporary accommodation in England because of council rules on housing debt, according to research by Oxford Brookes University and King's College London.

A photo of a residential street in the UK

25 October 2024

Blueprint for early intervention to support vulnerable A&E patients developed at Oxford Brookes

A guide for launching Hospital Navigator schemes to help improve the lives of vulnerable people has been developed by Oxford Brookes academics.

An exit sign in a hospital

22 October 2024

Oxford Brookes named 'Sustainable Further Education Institution of the Year' at 2024 Climate Awards

Oxford Brookes University has been recognised at The Oxford Climate Awards 2024 for its work to inspire the next generation of climate leaders and drive positive change in environmental sustainability.

The winning Oxford Brookes University team.

21 October 2024

Oxford Brookes students bring chilling history to life with immersive dark tourism experience

An immersive dark tourism experience designed by Oxford Brookes University students was implemented and opened to the public at a 1,000-year-old city centre venue.

An image of an actor playing the role of Mary Blandy at the experience

14 October 2024

Sustainable wastewater treatment research at Oxford Brookes targets toxic "forever chemicals"

Researchers at Oxford Brookes University have developed groundbreaking new methods of removing dangerous chemicals from wastewater.

Six men who worked together on the hydrodynamic reactor

08 October 2024

Support for students and staff affected by the conflict in Israel, Gaza, Lebanon & the wider region

Oxford Brookes is a global University that is home to students and staff from around the world.

Oxford Brookes University logo

08 October 2024

Oxford Brookes experts support European initiative to boost wind turbine sustainability

Two experts from Oxford Brookes University have joined a European research project aimed at revolutionising wind turbines to boost their long-term sustainability.

The Ecores Wind team at the project launch in Bilbao