# Research
**Source**: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research
FUTURE THINKERS
Our team of 800+ experts are addressing the major global challenges facing society, the economy and technology.
[Download the Research Degrees Brochure](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/getmedia/91defb0b-5b0b-4270-83c0-38a065e4ac30/research-degrees-prospectus.pdf)
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## Explore our research networks
[Children and Young people](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/networks/children-and-young-people "Children and Young people")
[Artificial intelligence and data](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/networks/artificial-intelligence-and-data "Artificial intelligence and data")
[Healthy Ageing and Care](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/networks/healthy-ageing-and-care "Healthy Ageing and Care")
[Equality, Diversity and Inclusion](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/networks/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-rike-network "Equality, Diversity and Inclusion ")
[Creative industries research and innovation](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/networks/creative-industries-research-and-innovation "Creative industries research and innovation")
[Migration and Refugees](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/networks/migration-and-refugees-research-network "Migration and Refugees")
[Sustainable and Resilient Futures](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/networks/sustainable-and-resilient-futures "Sustainable and Resilient Futures")
[Discover More - Staff/Students Only](https://sites.google.com/brookes.ac.uk/rikenetworks-discovermore/home "Discover More - Staff/Students Only
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## Research Impact Showcase
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.
[Learn how we're helping to solve the world's most urgent problems](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/research-impact-showcase)
## Research news
### 16 March 2026
#### [Oxford Brookes to Co-lead One of Seven National Projects to Shield the NHS from Extreme Heat](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brookes/news/news-from-2026/03/oxford-brookes-to-co-lead-one-of-seven-national-pr)
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?](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brookes/news/news-from-2026/02/expert-comment-how-educators-can-better-support-mu)
### 10 February 2026
#### [Research highlights role of open innovation in UK industrial strategy](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brookes/news/news-from-2026/02/power-of-open-innovation-in-the-uk)
### 09 February 2026
#### [Global creativity, innovation and inclusion celebrated at the Creative Industries Festival](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brookes/news/news-from-2026/02/global-creativity-innovation-and-inclusion-celebra)
### 30 January 2026
#### [Expert comment: Competing in the cold — how can science help Winter Olympians?](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brookes/news/news-from-2026/01/expert-comment-competing-in-the-cold-—-how-can-sci)
[See all research news](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/research-news/)
## Research events
### 19 March 2026 - 19 March 2026
#### [In the Name of Eugenics: A Reappraisal](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brookes/events/2026/04/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](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brookes/structure-and-governance/faculties-and-schools/business/about/events/2026/05/international-conference-on-coaching-supervision-2)
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.
[More about the Local Policy Lab](https://www.socsci.ox.ac.uk/local-policy-lab)
[See how our research is shaping policy and practice](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/research-impact-showcase#policy)
### 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.
[Read our annual publication](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/research-forum)
## 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](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/engage-and-innovate/public-community-engagement)
## Join the research community at Brookes
Join us in our research efforts and become a champion of the future.
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.
[Job vacancies](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/working-for-brookes/job-vacancies)
[Research Degrees and funding](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduate/research)
[HR excellence in research award](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/hr-excellence-in-research)
[Concordat to support career development](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/concordat-to-support-researchers)
## Resources for current staff and students
Access support materials for research-active staff and students.
[Research support for staff (login required)](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/sites/research-support)
[Resources for research students](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/students/research-degrees-team/current-students)
[Research integrity and responsible metrics](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/research-integrity-statement)
[Directorate of Research, Innovation and Enterprise](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/rie)
[Research ethics statement](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/research-ethics-statement)
## 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.
[REF 2021 results](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/ref/2021)
[Code of practice](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/getmedia/2f24c28d-9855-4e39-a118-ad3e5ba52b54/REF-agreed-Oxford-Brookes-Code-of-Practice.pdf)
[REF 2021 guidance](https://www.ref.ac.uk/guidance/)
## 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")
## Contact us
### Research Support
Oxford Brookes University\
Headington Campus\
Oxford\
UK\
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[research@brookes.ac.uk](mailto:research@brookes.ac.uk)
### Media enquiries
[pr@brookes.ac.uk](mailto:pr@brookes.ac.uk)
### Prospective Students
[rd-enquiries@brookes.ac.uk](mailto:rd-enquiries@brookes.ac.uk)
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