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Oxford Brookes’ research has made a difference and importantly, changed lives. We use our research expertise and pioneering spirit to deliver economic, environmental, social, cultural, health and wellbeing benefits in the world beyond academia.
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Research news
16 March 2026
Oxford Brookes to Co-lead One of Seven National Projects to Shield the NHS from Extreme Heat
From research to retrofit: How the ARCHI project is heat-proofing the NHS for a warming climate.
16 February 2026
Expert comment: How educators can better support Muslim students during Ramadan?
10 February 2026
Research highlights role of open innovation in UK industrial strategy
09 February 2026
Global creativity, innovation and inclusion celebrated at the Creative Industries Festival
30 January 2026
Expert comment: Competing in the cold — how can science help Winter Olympians?
Research events
19 March 2026 - 19 March 2026
In the Name of Eugenics: A Reappraisal
Commemorating Daniel Kevles’ contribution to the history of eugenics.
14 May 2026 - 14 May 2026
International Conference on Coaching Supervision 2026
Supervision: Discipline and flexibility
Research influencing policy
Oxford Brookes aims to enhance the influence and impact of research from across the university on policy and practice at local, national, and international levels. By bringing together academics, policymakers, and practitioners, the university fosters collaboration to address key societal questions.
Local policy lab
The Local Policy Lab is a brand new alliance between the University of Oxford, Oxford Brookes University, and Oxfordshire County Council, that aims to promote relationships and bridge the gap between research and local policy.
As the home to two large universities – the University of Oxford and Oxford Brookes University – Oxford (and Oxfordshire) can access a wealth of cutting-edge, impact-driven research that could inform solutions to public policy challenges facing the city and county.
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Sustainable development goals
Responding to global challenges, including through research responses to sustainability and the SDGs is also a key focus of research agendas at the University.
Public and community engagement
Researchers, academics, professional support colleagues and students provide a diverse programme of events, activities and festivals. This programme also includes online resources including podcasts, teaching materials and short films.
Through these activities we aim to communicate the work of the University to a wide range of publics in a mutually beneficial two-way process. By inspiring, informing, listening and discussing together we hope to shape the futures of our local and regional communities as well as our University.
Learn more about our engagement activities
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See our current job vacancies to join our team of researchers. We also offer a range of Research Degrees and funding opportunities for research students.
HR excellence in research award
Concordat to support career development
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Research integrity and responsible metrics
Directorate of Research, Innovation and Enterprise
Research Excellence Framework 2021
The purpose of the REF is for the UK higher education funding bodies to secure the continuation of a world-class, dynamic and responsive research base within UK higher education.
The REF is a process of expert review, carried out by expert panels for each of the 34 subject-based units of assessment (UOAs), under the guidance of four main panels. Expert panels are made up of senior academics, international members, and research users.
Awards and charters
[### HR Excellence in Research
We hold the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research award.](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/hr-excellence-in-research "HR Excellence in Research")
[### Athena SWAN
We work to advance gender equality, representation and progression.](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/staff/working-at-brookes/equality-diversity-and-inclusion "Athena SWAN")
[### Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers
We are committed to supporting the development of all of our researchers.](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/concordat-to-support-researchers "Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers")
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