# About Oxford Brookes
**Source**: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brookes
**Parent**: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/study/courses
## Oxford Brookes at a glance
Set in a historic student city, Oxford Brookes University is one of the UK’s leading modern universities and enjoys an international reputation for teaching excellence and innovation as well as strong links with business and industry.
[Find out what makes Oxford Brookes unique](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brookes/at-a-glance)
## Opening hours
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### Oxford campuses
- 7.00am - 9.00pm (Monday - Friday)
- 7.00am - 6.00pm weekends for the John Henry Brookes and Clerici Buildings only at Headington Campus.
### Swindon Campus
- 7.00am - 7.00pm (Monday - Friday)
Outside of these hours entry is by card access only (Salto access is 24/7).
For information on Library opening hours, please refer to the [Library webpages](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/library/).
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Faculties and schools](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brookes/structure-and-governance/faculties-and-schools)
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Contacts, maps and campuses](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brookes/contacts-maps-and-campuses)
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Our history at a glance](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brookes/history/timeline-our-history-at-a-glance)
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Job vacancies](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/working-for-brookes)
## Building our future
[Structure and governance](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brookes/structure-and-governance)
[Strategy](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brookes/strategy)
[Social responsibility](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/social-responsibility/)
[Our community](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brookes/community)
## Latest 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.
### 06 March 2026
#### [Oxford Human Rights Festival returns for its 24th year with the theme “Breaking Free”](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brookes/news/news-from-2026/03/oxford-human-rights-festival-returns-for-its-24th)
A week of free public events will take place across Oxford this month, including at Oxford Brookes University, as the Oxford Human Rights Festival returns for its 24th year.
### 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)
As Ramadan approaches, many Muslims will be preparing for a month of fasting from dawn until dusk. How can educators best support Muslim students to thrive academically while observing this important religious period?
### 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)
Artists, actors, entrepreneurs and policymakers will come together for the Oxford Brookes University Creative Industries Festival, taking place from Monday 23 to Friday 27 February 2026.
[See all news](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brookes/news)
## Our events
### 10 February 2026 - 24 March 2026
#### [Spark Awards Programme](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brookes/events/2026/02/spark-awards-programme)
One idea, a whole new way to see your future. Join our Spark Programme
### 11 February 2026 - 25 March 2026
#### [PULSE - a series of panel events](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brookes/events/2026/02/pulse-a-series-of-panel-events)
Join PULSE for exclusive insights from industry leaders. Network with potential co-founders and investors and stay ahead of the latest startup trends.
### 19 February 2026 - 28 May 2026
#### [Ignite](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brookes/events/2026/02/ignite)
Do you have a developed business idea and want to take it further? Then join our Ignite programme and get the chance to pitch for up to £5k.
### 25 March 2026 - 25 March 2026
#### [Reimagining Florence Park Exhibition](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brookes/events/2025/03/reimagining-florence-park-exhibition)
Join us for drinks and explore the Reimagining Florence Park Exhibition, featuring AR and VR visualisations from community workshops.
[See all events](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brookes/events/upcoming-events)
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