Research Impact Showcase
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Making a difference around the world
Making a difference around the world
Research impact is defined as a change, effect or benefit that a specific research output has on the economy, society, communities, culture, public policy or services, health, the environment, or quality of life, beyond its academic merits. In practice, this means that the research conducted at Oxford Brookes University makes a real world difference for the benefit of our communities, whether local, regional or global, including our staff and students.
As a university with a commitment to knowledge exchange and impact excellence, we wish to recognise and celebrate the contribution made by our researchers who are motivated by the desire that their research will make a real difference beyond the University. Throughout the year, our showcase of research impact will highlight in myriad ways, where and how our research has made a difference and importantly, changed lives.
Research policy briefs
The following policy briefs highlight key research insights and impact case studies from Oxford Brookes University.
[### Breaking the Cycle: Rethinking Male Violence, Risk, Responsibility and Response
This policy brief is intended for the Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) and other youth-centered policy makers.](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/getmedia/7967681d-78b8-409a-a1e9-96d1128fb3f1/peter-harris-policy-brief.pdf "Breaking the Cycle: Rethinking Male Violence, Risk, Responsibility and Response")
[### Beyond the Birth Plan: Supporting First-Time Mothers’ Choices and Postnatal Care Needs
This brief is intended for policymakers and all those working to improve women’s experiences of maternity and postnatal care.](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/getmedia/a7a07397-14d9-461a-865d-212ea06171e8/tina-miller-policy-brief.pdf "Beyond the Birth Plan: Supporting First-Time Mothers’ Choices and Postnatal Care Needs")
Research impact articles
[### Bubbles to the rescue
Dr Morteza Ghorbani and Professor Iakovos Tzanakis](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/research-impact-showcase/bubbles-to-the-rescue "Bubbles to the rescue")
[### Upskilling young women in Cameroon and Sierra Leone
Dr Ross Wignall and Dr Brigitte Piquard](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/research-impact-showcase/upskilling-young-women-in-cameroon-and-sierra-leon "Upskilling young women in Cameroon and Sierra Leone")
[### Bringing new understanding to water immersion for labour and birth
Dr Ethel Burns](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/research-impact-showcase/new-understanding-to-water-immersion "Bringing new understanding to water immersion for labour and birth")
REF 2021 impact case studies
[### Bridging the gaps in supportive cancer care
Professor Eila Watson](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/research-impact-showcase/bridging-the-gaps-in-supportive-cancer-care "Bridging the gaps in supportive cancer care")
[### Creating age-friendly cities for cycling
Dr Tim Jones and Dr Ben Spencer](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/research-impact-showcase/creating-age-friendly-cities-for-cycling "Creating age-friendly cities for cycling")
[### Accelerating progress on electric-powered transport
Professor James Broughton](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/research-impact-showcase/accelerating-progress-on-electric-powered-transpor "Accelerating progress on electric-powered transport")
[### Reducing incidence of torture
Dr Richard Carver](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/research-impact-showcase/reducing-incidence-of-torture "Reducing incidence of torture")
[### Poetry, music and creativity: John Clare
Professor Simon Kӧvesi](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/research-impact-showcase/poetry-music-and-creativity-john-clare/ "Poetry, music and creativity: John Clare")
[### Reducing vehicle pollution
Dr Fabrizio Bonatesta](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/research-impact-showcase/reducing-vehicle-pollution/ "Reducing vehicle pollution")
[### Improving housing energy performance
Professor Rajat Gupta](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/research-impact-showcase/improving-housing-energy-performance/ "Improving housing energy performance")
[### Making waves through sound
Professor Ray Lee](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/research-impact-showcase/making-waves-through-sound/ "Making waves through sound")
[### Redefining opera for the 21st century
Professor Alexandra Wilson](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/research-impact-showcase/redefining-opera-for-the-21st-century/ "Redefining opera for the 21st century")
[### Transforming how we understand art
Professor Christiana Payne](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/research-impact-showcase/transforming-how-we-understand-art/ "Transforming how we understand art")
[### Capturing everyday life through sound
Professor Paul Whitty and Dr Felicity Ford](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/research-impact-showcase/capturing-everyday-life-through-sound/ "Capturing everyday life through sound")
[### Easing conflict about wildlife in Africa
Professor Catherine Hill](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/research-impact-showcase/easing-conflict-about-wildlife-in-africa/ "Easing conflict about wildlife in Africa")
[### A better, fairer UK trade policy with Africa
Dr Stephen Hurt](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/research-impact-showcase/uk-trade-policy-with-africa/ "A better, fairer UK trade policy with Africa")
[### Improving public policy on religion and belief at work
Professor Lucy Vickers](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/research-impact-showcase/religion-and-belief-at-work/ "Improving public policy on religion and belief at work")
[### Fighting hate crime through legal reform
Chara Bakalis](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/research-impact-showcase/fighting-hate-crime-through-legal-reform/ "Fighting hate crime through legal reform")
[### Bringing research-based learning to new audiences
Professor Helen Walkington](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/research-impact-showcase/research-based-learning "Bringing research-based learning to new audiences")
[## Help with movement and handwriting difficulties
Professor Anna Barnett](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/research-impact-showcase/movement-and-handwriting-difficulties/ "Help with movement and handwriting difficulties")
[### Using data to improve young people’s lives
Dr Rozana Himaz](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/research-impact-showcase/using-data-to-improve-young-lives/ "Using data to improve young people’s lives")
[### Supporting a government through crisis and beyond
Professor Peter Edge](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/research-impact-showcase/supporting-a-government-through-crisis/ "Supporting a government through crisis and beyond")
[### Driving digital inclusion: Creative digital projects for young people
Dr Eric White and Professor Alex Goody](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/research-impact-showcase/driving-digital-inclusion/ "Driving digital inclusion: Creative digital projects for young people")
[### Promoting creativity and challenge through primary science teaching
Professor Deb McGregor and Principal Lecturer Helen Wilson](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/research-impact-showcase/making-science-fun/ "Promoting creativity and challenge through primary science teaching")
[### Gender, parenting and work: getting a healthier balance
Professor Tina Miller](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/research-impact-showcase/gender-parenting-and-work/ "Gender, parenting and work: getting a healthier balance")
[### Shaping good practice in coaching
International Centre for Coaching and Mentoring Studies](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/research-impact-showcase/shaping-good-practice-in-coaching/ "Shaping good practice in coaching")
[### Powering change in vaccine development and drug discovery
Professor Linda King](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/research-impact-showcase/vaccine-development-and-drug-discovery/ "Powering change in vaccine development and drug discovery")
[### Standing up for freedom of speech
Professor David Nash](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/research-impact-showcase/standing-up-for-freedom-of-speech/ "Standing up for freedom of speech")
[### Making the workplace more equal
Professor Simonetta Manfredi](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/research-impact-showcase/making-the-workplace-more-equal/ "Making the workplace more equal")
[### Transforming the ways we commemorate war
Dr Niall Munro & Dr Jane Potter](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/research-impact-showcase/transforming-the-ways-we-commemorate-war/ "Transforming the ways we commemorate war")
[### Capturing old memories in the digital age
Professor Daniela Treveri Gennari and Dr Silvia Dibeltulo](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/research-impact-showcase/capturing-old-memories-in-the-digital-age/ "Capturing old memories in the digital age")
[### Integrating reservists into the British Army’s Future Reserves 2020 programme
Professor Vince Connelly](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/research-impact-showcase/integrating-reservists/ "Integrating reservists into the British Army’s Future Reserves 2020 programme")
[### Uncovering the history of racism and eugenics in Romania
Professor Marius Turda](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/research-impact-showcase/racism-and-eugenics-in-romania/ "Uncovering the history of racism and eugenics in Romania")
[### Advancing fertility diagnostics and cancer screening
Emeritus Professor Nigel Groome](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/research-impact-showcase/advancing-fertility-diagnostics-and-cancer-screeni "Advancing fertility diagnostics and cancer screening")
Past events
[### You do not belong here
19 November 2021: The challenges for military veteran writers in commemorating Afghanistan.](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/research-impact-showcase/events/you-do-not-belong-here/ "You do not belong here")
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