Newsletter

The Graduate College Newsletter is the newsletter of the research student community at Oxford Brookes. There are three editions published throughout the academic year; in January, May and September. Our September edition includes details of conferments during the previous academic year, as well as upcoming training and networking events for the new academic year.

We welcome involvement from our research students in the form of individual success stories, nominations or awards, grants or funding achievements, as well as research profiles and 'Year in the Life of...' narratives. If you are interested in contributing to a future edition, please email asa-gcnewsletter@brookes.ac.uk.

Issue E16

In this September edition of the Graduate College newsletter, we see:

  • Research student's news: A great collaboration organising a successful conference, research students presenting their research at events and conferences, awards received for their presentations, new books published and much more. 
  • Social and networking events: We congratulate the winners of this year's Three Minute Thesis competition, we include all upcoming social and academic events.
  • Student's publications: We hear about the most recent research published in peer review journals and books by current students and alumni.
  • Student's profiles: Research students telling us about their research and experiences at Brookes.
  • Training: All training opportunities organised by the Graduate college.
  • Conferment: We congratulate all our research students on the successful outcome of their vivas and awards for the period September 2023 to August 2024.
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Issue E15

In this May edition of the Graduate College Newsletter, we see:

  • Research student news: our research students presenting at conferences, going the extra mile, British films and WW2, wild birds and the next outbreak?, an alumni telling us about her experience as a researcher in industry
  • Social and Networking Events: Two great research networking events, shut up and write a student led event, at the Museums, looking for Alice in the Botanical Garden. Plus upcoming events such as the 3 Minute competition, a visit to the Mini Plant, and more.
  • Congratulations: to our research students for their publications, awards and recognition.
  • Student's profiles: Research students telling us about their research and experience at Brookes.
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Issue E14

In this January edition of the Graduate College newsletter, we see:

  • Research student's news: how shade-grown coffee helps biodiversity, talking about waste, saving a small ferry, a successful internship, presenting your research at conferences, five minute presentations. Book edited by research student, is belonging important for University students? and many more!
  • Other news: OBE for Professor Nekaris, PRES results announced, Research Career Pathways event and HSS Research Conference. 
  • Social and networking events: a Christmas party organised by students, printing in the old fashion way, a postgraduate research Open Day and more upcoming events.
  • Student's publications: We hear about the most recent research published in peer review journals by current students.
  • Student's profiles: Research students telling us about their research and experience at Brookes.
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Issue E13

In this September edition of the Graduate College newsletter, we see:

  • Research student's news: An MBE awarded for documentary work, using all opportunities available and making your own future paths, publishing work in books, presenting research in conferences and to the general public, curator for a book fair, winning a prestigious fellowship, a year in the buddying scheme, using road kills to build a database.
  • Social and networking events: a short view of some of our past events and information about upcoming social events.
  • Student's publications: We hear about the most recent research published in peer review journals by current students.
  • Student's profiles: Research students telling us about their research and experience at Brookes.
  • Training: The complete list of training opportunities organised by the Graduate college.
  • Conferment: We congratulate all our research students on the successful outcome of their vivas and awards for the period September 2022 to August 2023.
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Issue E12

In this latest edition of the Graduate College Newsletter, we see:

  • Social events and networking: Celebrating our postgraduate research at the Graduate College Exhibition, two special treats at the museum and botanical garden. Upcoming events: Three Minute Thesis.
  • Research student’s news: A prestigious national award for establishing a new charity, presenting your research in unexpected places, celebrating research originality and creativity in making research accessible through media platforms.
  • Student profiles: Research students telling us about their research projects and experience at Brookes.
  • Student's publications: We hear about the most recent research published in peer review journals by current students.
  • Training and seminars: Upcoming graduate college training for research students and staff.
  • New and exciting: Work placements for postgraduate students.
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Issue E11

In this latest edition of the Graduate College Newsletter, we see:

  • Social events and networking: A welcome celebration for new postgraduate students, a mystery trail in Oxford and an excellent visit to the Mini Plant. Upcoming events: Annual Research Student Exhibition and Three Minute Thesis.
  • Research students news: Celebrating creativity and initiative to communicate postgraduate research to a wider audience. Students' awards for their professional work as well as for presenting their research.
  • Student profiles: Research students telling us about their research projects and experience at Brookes.
  • Student's publications: We hear about the most recent research published in peer review journals by current students.
  • Training and seminars: Upcoming seminars and graduate college training for research students and staff.

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Issue E10

In this latest edition of the Graduate College Newsletter, we see:

  • Social Events and Networking: A very successful 3M competition where fourteen students presented their thesis in just three minutes; a guided tour at Oxford Botanical Garden and a mystery trail in Oxford.
  • Research students and alumni news: Student wins Royal Entomological Society International writing competition; Alumna's research on wild cats pouching makes headlines; Students sharing their knowledge at the Science Bazaar Beyond; Alumnus runs a successful socio-spatial regeneration project in Palestine.
  • Research students and alumni profiles: They tell us about their research projects and experience at Oxford Brookes.
  • Student publications: We hear about the most recent research published in journals and books by current students as well as from alumni. 
  • Conferment: We congratulate all our research student on the successful outcome of their vivas and awards for the period September 2021 to August 2022


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Issue E9

In this latest edition of the Graduate College Newsletter, we see:

  • Online conferences: We hear from the first online Research Career Pathways Event; and from Hopes and Fears Research Conference.
  • Research student news: Student honoured in Annual RIBA awards for the best world’s architectural project; Alumnus is leading author in butterfly research publication; Arts PhD student is recognised in British Jazz book; Alumna tells us how architects supported the health sector during Covid.
  • Research student and alumnus profiles: Research students tell us about their research projects and experience at Oxford Brookes.
  • Students publications: We hear about the most recent research published by our students.
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Issue E8

In this latest edition of the Graduate College Newsletter, we see:

  • Research student news: New coaching role for HLS student; PhD student sells bracelets to raise money for trauma charities; International attention for PhD student’s research paper; Book launch for Brookes’ PhD Alumna.
  • Conference success: Harvard Institute of Coaching Conference; Postgraduate Research Symposium; TDE Research Methods Festival.
  • Research student profiles: Research students from across the faculties tell us about their research projects.
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Issue 12

In this latest edition of the Graduate College Newsletter, we see:

  • Research student news: Brookes’ student recognised by prestigious Royal Society; New study could help to understand human sleep
  • Conference success: Nursing and Midwifery students attend RCN conference; Success at Nutrition and Dietetics Conference; Borders and Transformations Conference
  • Congratulations! Full list of research students awarded their degrees between August 2018 and February 2020
  • Stay Connected: Research Student Support and Connect Groups
  • Research student profiles: Research students from across the faculties tell us about their research projects

Issue E7

In this latest edition of the Graduate College Newsletter, we see:

  • Faculty of Health and Life Sciences Postgraduate Research Symposium; Faculty of Technology, Design and Environment Research Student Conference.
  • Research student news: Brookes’ student’s research in the international press; Safe care practices and anti-cancer treatment in the US and Canada.
  • News about the 2020 Annual Graduate College Research Student Exhibition.
  • Training events scheduled for the 2019/20 academic year.
  • Research students and alumni tell us about their research projects and experience so far at Oxford Brookes.
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Issue E6

In this latest edition of the Graduate College Newsletter, we see:

  • RISE to the challenge: New two-day Research Intensive Skills Event.
  • Research student news: EdD student receives Emerald Literati Award; PhD student recognised in WeNurses #100outstandingnurses.
  • Graduate College Events: Annual Research Student Exhibition; Research Student Breakfast Seminar.
  • Research student profiles: Research students from across the faculties tell us about their research projects.
  • One Student's Story: We hear about the research journey of Sharon Brownie from the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences.
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Issue 11

In this latest edition of the Graduate College Newsletter, we see:

  • Onto a Winner: Profiling the latest recipients of the Santander scholarships.
  • Brookes PhD student launches Oxford LGBTQ+ Trail.
  • Life Beyond the PhD Conference at Cumberland Lodge; Creative Writing student shortlisted for Costa Book Award; Brookes hosts first EECES Women's Academic Forum; and many more.
  • Research student profiles: Research students from across the faculties tell us about their research projects.
  • Spotlight on Research: We hear about the research journey of Katie McCallum from the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences.
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Issue 10

In this latest edition of the Graduate College Newsletter, we see:

  • Graduate College Annual Research Student Exhibition.
  • Novel success for Creative Writing Student; Medical Humanities student travels to Houston; PhD by design student shortlisted for World Habitat Award; FTDE Research Student Conference; and many more.
  • Tea and a Three Minute PhD: Research students in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences present their research as part of the Think Human Festival
  • Graduate College Social and Networking Events: Hear about the recent visit to the Oxford Botanic Garden and the first University-wide Research Students Breakfast Seminar.
  • Research student profiles: Research students from across the faculties tell us about their research projects.
  • A year in the life of Kesia Decote Rodrigues, alumna from the Faculty of Technology, Design and Environment.
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Issue 9

In this latest edition of the Graduate College Newsletter, we see:

  • Researcher Career Pathways Event: research students come together to look at the transferable nature of their skills, both within and outside of academia.
  • Research students volunteer at 10th Brookes Science Bazaar; Multiple Methods in Education Research Symposium; Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Research Conference; School of Arts students exhibit at "disPLACED" Exhibition; OxINMAHR student's role as UKONS Ambassador; and many more.
  • Graduate College Three Minute Thesis Event
  • Research students and alumni tell us about their research projects and experience so far at Oxford Brookes.
  • Broadening the Mind: PhD students undertake research oversees
  • A year in the life of PhD student Georgia Cook from the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences.
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Issue 8

In this latest edition of the Graduate College Newsletter, we see:

  • Curiosity Carnival: Brookes' research students inspire at European Researchers' Night.
  • School of ECM student completes internship at Disney Research Zurich; OxINMAHR students win travel scholarships; Department of EML student works on Macbeth as part of the Oxford Shakespeare Festival; and many more.
  • Research students and alumni tell us about their research projects and experience so far at Oxford Brookes.
  • Conference Success: We hear from research students across the University about conferences they have organised, attended or presented at and how they have benefited from the experience.
  • Spotlight on Research: Follow the research journey of Mamdooh Alzyood from the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences.
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Issue 7

In this latest edition of the Graduate College Newsletter, we see:

  • PhD Student wins best poster at EANS Summer School; Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Research Conference; Practice-based PhDs in the School of Arts; and many more.
  • Training and networking events scheduled for the 2017/2018 academic year.
  • Research students and alumni tell us about their research projects and experience at Oxford Brookes.
  • Graduate College Research Student Exhibition.
  • Spotlight on Research: Follow the research journey of George Saltaouras from the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences.
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Issue 6

In this edition of the Graduate College Newsletter, we see:

  • Conference success for Humanities and Social Sciences student; Third year research student tells us about her experience at the OxINMAHR Writing Retreat; Book launch for Brookes' PhD Alumna and Academic; and many more.
  • Food Glorious Food; we hear about Indroneel Chatterjee's research project on entomophagy.
  • Research students from across the faculties tell us about their research projects and experiences at Oxford Brookes.
  • Faculty of Health and Life Sciences Postgraduate Symposium.
  • A year in the life of PhD student Salem Al Qudwa from the Faculty of Technology, Design and Environment.
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