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04 October 2024

New Study Explores Alcohol Consumption in Breast Cancer Survivors

Research led by Dr Emma Davies at Oxford Brookes University reveals that while most breast cancer survivors drink at low-risk levels, 1 in 4 are at risk. The study calls for clearer guidelines and personalised interventions.

two hands: one offering a glass of alcohol and one refusing to accept it

04 October 2024

Oxford Brookes Academics Release New Book on Women in Leadership

Who Runs the World? Girls: Exploring the Complexities of Female Leadership, Visibility, and Power. A ground-breaking look at how societal, media, and structural barriers shape the leadership aspirations of girls and women.

book cover of "Who Runs the World?: Girls, Leadership, and Women in the Public Eye"

04 October 2024

Exploring Migration Policies: An In-Depth Discussion

Dr Zoe Jordan and Dr Cathrine Talleraas on the impact of European migration policies on sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East, highlighting real-world challenges and future cooperation.

oxford brookes unscripted podcast

04 October 2024

Executive Coaching in the Digital Age

Dr Brajesh Bagpai explores how digitisation is transforming executive coaching and leadership. He shares his journey from sales to academia and offers insights on the future of coaching in a digital world.

oxford brookes unscripted podcast

04 October 2024

Exploring Vogue’s Legacy

Dr Grant Scott shares behind-the-scenes stories from Vogue magazine and his journey in journalism, along with insights from his new book, Inside Vogue. A must-listen for fashion and photography lovers.

oxford brookes unscripted podcast

20 September 2024

Oxford Brookes celebrates fourth consecutive high ranking in Knowledge Exchange Framework results

Oxford Brookes University has once again performed strongly in Research England’s Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF), an annual national-level assessment of how universities benefit the economy and society.

Oxford Brookes University campus

16 September 2024

The Oxford Institute for Sustainable Development (OISD) Annual Conference

The Oxford Institute for Sustainable Development (OISD) Annual Conference Highlights Critical Role of Sustainability in the Built Environment.

Attendees at the Annual Conference of the Oxford Institute for Sustainable Development (OISD)

31 July 2024

Voices Unheard: Exploring Stigma of Children in Care through History to Modern Day

Discover Dr Annie Skinner's insights on the historical stigma faced by children in care. Listen to her explore 19th-century biases and advocate for inclusive welfare policies on Oxford Brookes Unscripted.

Old black and white photo of a group of children

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.

Mark Hines in the Ultra Gobi desert race.

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?

Clare Shaw, Senior Sports Lecturer