Future Thinkers campaign kicks off at Oxford Brookes University
Showcase throughout February highlights range of research projects which are having an impact around the world.
Education
Abingdon & Witney College makes commitment to support mental health and...
Abingdon & Witney College has reaffirmed their commitment to staff and students by signing up to a brand new national mental health and wellbeing charter – created by the Association of Colleges in conjunction with mental health experts.
Blenheim on Track to Train 100 Apprentices
As part of National Apprenticeship Week (7th-13th February) Blenheim has announced it is on track to achieve its goal of training 100 apprentices within 10 years.
Apprenticeships Digest #1
Filled with opportunities and success stories from BH&O, Activate Learning, Oxfordshire LEP, Oxford Brookes Business School, First Intuition Cambridge, ELS and many more…
Earn while you learn: a modern apprenticeship in a solicitor’s office
Miya Honeyborne talks about her experience as an apprentice with Boardman Hawkins & Osborne LLP.
Oxford Brookes sets out plans to enhance STEM and creative industries...
The University provides an update on proposals for its Headington Hill site which will boost collaborative learning, research and partnership working across technology, engineering and the arts.
Activate Learning excited to offer new T Level qualifications
City of Oxford College, part of the Activate Learning group, is pleased to announce that it will be offering a new T Level qualifications in
Business: Management and Admin at their city-centre campus from September 2022.
The Repair Shop’s Jay Blades gives inspiring talk to furniture students...
Activate Learning was excited to welcome Jay Blades MBE, furniture restorer and star of The Repair Shop, to its Rycotewood Furniture Centre at City of Oxford College this week to speak to students.
Running a Careers Department in a Pandemic
I was lucky enough to have a covid free Christmas in our household which meant slightly less running around after everyone and gave me time to sit and think. Everyone has been pushing themselves to their absolute limits over the past couple of years as they attempt to juggle everything, at work and at home, […]
Pack for Good campaign
Students and staff at Oxford Brookes University have helped to raise more than £25,000 for the British Heart Foundation, as part of the annual Pack for Good campaign.
Work commences on new South Central Institute of Technology hub in...
Work officially started this week on the £3.2 million development of the new South Central Institute of Technology (SCIoT) hub in Oxford.
University and business collaborations fell by a third in early days...
In just one year, there was a 39% fall in the number of SME interactions and a 2% fall in the number of interactions with large businesses. Despite falls in the number of interactions, universities’ contribution to research commercialisation grew in 2019/20, with the number of licenses granted increasing by nearly a third (30%) compared with 2018/19.
City of Oxford College Wasps A.C.E through to National Final
We are excited to announce that the City of Oxford College Wasps A.C.E side have secured their place in the prestigious RFU A.C.E Final with an impressive home win against Truro College (Exeter Chiefs). Prior to moving to the City of Oxford College, Wasps A.C.E had not reached the National Final for approximately 10 years. A fresh start for the programme has meant […]
B4 Mini Mag: Issue 004
In this issue our lead article focuses on Owen Mumford who, as a global leader in the design, manufacture and advancement of medical devices, has set a target to achieve net zero by 2045 in alignment with the recommendations of the 2015 Paris Agreement.
Overprotecting Our Children
Overprotecting our children: How to strike a balance between being a caring parent and giving the necessary space to a young person to grow and experience life firsthand.