The UK Recruitment and Partnerships team at Oxford Brookes University run a wide range of events aimed at learners in the UK. The team aims to help individuals achieve their aspirations, support their attainment and raise awareness of Higher Education. They work with young people at all key stages of education, from Year 5 to Year 13/2nd year of college. The team also provide support to adult learners.
Inspiring local communities
Brookes Engage is a fully funded Year 12 access programme. It’s open to young people from across Oxfordshire - from backgrounds under-represented in higher education - studying in the first year of a Level 3 qualification (A Level, BTEC etc). The eighteen month-long programme aims to support pupils to make a successful transition to university whilst also providing them with experiences that will develop skills and attributes that will be beneficial in the world of work.
Those that complete the programme, and choose to study at Oxford Brookes, will qualify to apply for the Brookes Community scholarship of £1,000 in their first year.
At the end of the programme, participants should feel confident in making the next step in their education career, be that in work or at university. The programme is completely free of charge to participants and bursaries for travel are available.
The University Time Capsule is an initiative for year 5 primary school children. Through interactive activities, the event helps to introduce the concept of higher education and emphasise the idea that everyone has the potential to achieve.
Each pupil at the end of the visit is presented with a certificate and time capsule. A 'Time Capsule Card' is placed in their capsule, showing what they might want to study at university and do as a career in the future. Parents are also invited to attend.
