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14 December 2021
Festive food: The challenge of creating healthy, affordable family meals
Creating healthy but affordable meals - particularly at Christmas - can be a challenging task, especially for families who have young children, according to an Oxford Brookes academic who has been researching feeding practises across Oxfordshire.
16 November 2021
Families caring for former athletes with brain damage need more support, new research shows
Following former Rugby World Cup winner Steve Thompson's diagnosis of early-onset dementia at 42 and probable chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a new research study explores the experiences of family members of former athletes with CTE.
25 October 2021
Local rugby club teams up with Oxford Brookes
A new partnership is giving students valuable hands-on experience alongside their physiotherapy studies at Oxford Brookes University.
12 October 2021
‘Whole child’ intelligence and development assessment tool developed with Oxford Brookes experts
Academics from Oxford Brookes University have developed the UK version of a ‘whole child’ intelligence and development assessment tool.
28 September 2021
Good University Guide: Oxford Brookes climbs in ranking
Oxford Brookes University has climbed two places in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022.
23 September 2021
Accolade for work to decolonise the curriculum and support diverse students
An Oxford Brookes lecturing team has been recognised at the inaugural HE Innovate awards for the ways in which they have adapted their curriculum, and how they teach and support students from BAME backgrounds.
25 August 2021
Pulmonary rehab clinic underway this summer at Oxford Brookes
A partnership between two leading education and health organisations has led to face-to-face rehabilitation work returning for the first time in many months.
17 August 2021
New app for virtual group exercise classes to support people living with arthritis
A new project to help people with musculoskeletal issues is being developed with the help of researchers from Oxford Brookes University.
15 July 2021
Young rower inspired to get active by groundbreaking Oxford Brookes project
Work by Oxford Brookes University to increase the activity levels of children with neurological conditions is highlighted in a new National campaign. MadeAtUni: Energising Places, launched by Universities UK and British Universities and Colleges Sport, cel
