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School of Engineering, Computing, and Mathematics news articles

01 May 2026

Oxford Brookes Racing set to debut new car ahead of Germany return

Oxford Brookes Racing is set to debut a new car at this summer’s Formula Student competitions, as the team prepares to compete in Germany for the first time since 2017.

The five OBR Team Leads

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.

Dr Olga Barrera presenting at the Nature-Inspired Engineering Symposium.

21 November 2025

Motorsport pioneer unveils new ‘world class’ engineering facilities at Oxford Brookes University

A legendary name in motorsport has praised Oxford Brookes University’s new state-of-the-art engineering facilities as the “best in the world” during an official opening ceremony.

Adrian Reynard in the car he built

23 July 2025

Oxford Brookes Racing teams celebrate success at Formula Student UK 2025

Oxford Brookes University’s Formula Student teams enjoyed another successful weekend at Silverstone in the flagship motorsport competition for student engineers.

The Oxford Brookes Racing EV team

27 June 2025

School pupils rub shoulders with motor racing stars on International Women in Engineering Day

Pupils from Oxford and beyond enjoyed a packed day of activities at Oxford Brookes University to celebrate International Women in Engineering Day earlier this week.

School pupils with the motor racing drivers