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15 November 2024

Oxford Brookes students accelerate towards motorsport dreams with Sir Lewis Hamilton scholarships

Three Master’s students with dreams of a motorsport career have been awarded fully-funded scholarships at Oxford Brookes University, thanks to a charitable foundation set up by seven-time Formula 1 World Champion, Sir Lewis Hamilton.

The three Oxford Brookes University scholars.

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

29 July 2024

Oxford Brookes Racing Autonomous excel with second place finish at Formula Student UK

A self-driving car programmed by talented students steered an Oxford Brookes Racing team to a second placed finish at the annual Formula Student UK competition at Silverstone race track.

OBR Autonomous team with the self-driving car on the track at Silverstone.

21 June 2024

Oxford Brookes Racing gearing up for competition as new all-electric race car unveiled

Oxford Brookes Racing (OBR) are aiming to celebrate their 25th anniversary in style by bringing home prizes at the Formula Student racing competition at Silverstone next month.

The 2024 Oxford Brookes Racing car

09 May 2024

Robotics, immersive artwork and photography at end of year shows at Oxford Brookes University

Creative students at Oxford Brookes University will be showcasing their talents at a series of end of year exhibitions, with robotics demonstrations and immersive displays of student artwork, architecture and urban design.

A photo inside Oxford Brookes University

22 December 2023

Oxford Brookes hosts event looking at the future of autonomous transport

The future of transport and the challenges facing the development of smart, connected and autonomous vehicles was discussed at a two-day event at Oxford Brookes University earlier this month.

Attendees pictured watching a presentation at the event

15 December 2023

Oxford Brookes student takes chequered flag at prestigious motorsport awards

A talented engineering student from Oxford Brookes University has won a prestigious award, paving the way for a successful career in motorsport.

David Crespo and Sergio Rinland at the award ceremony

02 November 2023

Key construction milestone reached for new Oxford Brookes University buildings

Oxford Brookes University is celebrating a milestone in the construction of two brand new, innovative buildings that will offer dynamic teaching, learning and research facilities.

Professor Alistair Fitt, Vice-Chancellor of Oxford Brookes University, and Neville Dale, Director of Delivery at Willmott Dixon.

01 November 2023

Two Oxford Brookes students begin Master’s scholarship funded by Sir Lewis Hamilton’s charity

Two Oxford Brookes University students are among the country’s first to begin a fully funded motorsport scholarship, thanks to a grant from a charity founded by seven-times Formula 1 World Drivers’ Champion, Sir Lewis Hamilton MBE HonFREng.

Amjad Saeed and Jonathan Keeya