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18 December 2024
Festive feasts: A nutritionist’s guide to plant-based vs meat-filled Christmas dinners
Christmas is often seen as a time for indulgence, with turkey, ham, and pigs in blankets taking centre stage in the traditional festive feast.
20 November 2024
Oxford Institute for Applied Health Research Symposium
Fostering collaboration and conversation to drive innovation and tackle shared healthcare challenges.
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.
15 October 2024
Report calling for more school nurses is presented to Parliament
An Oxford Brookes academic joined the School and Public Health Nurses Association (SAPHNA) to present a report calling for more nurses in UK schools to the House of Lords.
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.
12 August 2024
Olympics 2024: Legacy, lessons learned, and challenges for Los Angeles 2028
As the curtain closes on the Paris Olympic Games, the event leaves behind a legacy rich in sporting memories.
25 July 2024
Olympics 2024: How athletes are preparing for the heat of Paris
With only days to go until the opening of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, we feature our next expert insight from an Oxford Brookes University academic.
23 July 2024
Olympics 2024: Getting the balance right in sports nutrition
As the countdown to the Olympics continues, the focus for athletes is on getting fitter, faster, and stronger, but at what cost?
18 July 2024
Oxford Brookes shortlisted twice for prestigious higher education award
Two initiatives at Oxford Brookes University have been shortlisted for a University Alliance Award.
20 June 2024
Environmental scientist spends more than four decades researching a potential climate game-changer
In the ongoing fight against climate change, one remarkable discovery has gained significant attention over the past years: phytoliths.
