News from 2025

Oxford Brookes University news from 2025

02 June 2025

Oxford Brookes to lead major research study on AI and literacy in Northern Ireland

Oxford Brookes University is leading a major new research project to evaluate how artificial intelligence (AI) tools can support literacy in Northern Ireland’s schools.

(From left) Mark Angel, CEO and Co-Founder of Amira Learning, Paul Givan, Minister of Education, Northern Ireland, and Professor Tim Vorley, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Oxford Brookes University, signing a S

02 May 2025

Professor honoured with prestigious international award in radiation science

Oxford Brookes University is proud to announce that Professor John Harrison has been awarded the prestigious Gray Medal by the International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements (ICRU).

Professor John Harrison and Jennifer Humphries (President of the Society for Radiological Protection) standing outside of parliament. John is wearing the Gray Medal.

01 May 2025

Oxford Brookes celebrates campus transformation with ribbon cutting event

Oxford Brookes University has officially opened two state-of-the-art buildings that are set to transform teaching, learning, research, and industry collaboration.

Professor Alistair Fitt, Vice-Chancellor, and Paterson Joseph, Chancellor

28 April 2025

Celebrating 25 years of healthcare education in Swindon

Oxford Brookes University’s Swindon Campus is celebrating 25 years of healthcare education training future nurses and healthcare professionals.

Students chatting on the Swindon Campus

07 April 2025

Oxford Brookes University announces new Vice-Chancellor

Oxford Brookes is pleased to announce that Professor Helen Laville is to become the University’s next Vice-Chancellor.

Professor Helen Laville

03 April 2025

Oxford Brookes expands global reach with new foundation recruitment partnership

Oxford Brookes University has announced a new partnership to enhance international student recruitment for its international foundation programmes.

Members of staff at Oxford Brookes University and QAHE

31 March 2025

Think Human Festival 2025: A celebration of ideas, creativity, and community

Oxford Brookes University will host the Think Human Festival 2025 from Wednesday 7 to Saturday 10 May, offering a four-day programme of free public events exploring contemporary social issues, creativity, and what it means to be human.

Three Think Human student ambassadors wait to guide visitors.

20 March 2025

Oxford Brookes University is world leading in 23 subject areas

Oxford Brookes University is a global leader in 23 subject areas, according to new rankings.

QS Rankings by Subject 2025