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Department of Biological and Medical Sciences news articles
14 April 2026
Tiny “pineapple” assassin bug reveals surprising evolutionary twist
Researchers at Oxford Brookes University have discovered a new feather-legged assassin bug — a tiny predatory insect just two millimetres long — that is offering fresh insights into how these species evolve.
19 January 2026
A two-week leap in breeding: Antarctic penguins’ striking climate adaptation
A decade-long study led by Penguin Watch, at the University of Oxford and Oxford Brookes University, has uncovered a record shift in the breeding season of Antarctic penguins, likely in response to climate change.
19 December 2025
Nature‑Inspired Engineering Symposium Showcases Interdisciplinary Innovation
Oxford Brookes University hosted the Nature-Inspired Engineering Symposium, where international experts and students explored engineering breakthroughs in soft tissue research, specifically for knees, ligaments, and tendons.
02 May 2025
Professor honoured with prestigious international award in radiation science
Oxford Brookes University is proud to announce that Professor John Harrison has been awarded the prestigious Gray Medal by the International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements (ICRU).
26 February 2025
Tiny genetic tweaks can lead to big differences in fruit flies’ eye size, scientists have discovered
An international team of scientists including experts from Oxford Brookes University has discovered that small changes in the activity of a single gene can have a big impact on fruit flies’ eye size.
