News from 2024

Oxford Brookes University news from 2024

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

07 October 2024

Oxford Brookes University awarded share of £3.3m to boost healthcare apprenticeships and support NHS

Future healthcare students at Oxford Brookes University are set to benefit from a £3.3m investment from the Office for Students (OfS) to expand access to Level 6 degree apprenticeships.

A healthcare student at Oxford Brookes University

26 September 2024

Reclaiming narratives: Oxford Brookes celebrates Black History Month with inspiring talks and events

Oxford Brookes University will proudly celebrate Black History Month this October, with lectures and talks led by inspiring voices from the Black community.

Trevor Sterling