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Official account for Faculty of Health, Science and Technology Research at Oxford Brookes University.
https://www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brookes/structure-and-governance/faculties-and-schools

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#OxfordBrookes researchers won the Best Paper Award at the SEEDS Conference 2025.🏆The £3.5mil research on air source heat pump (#ASHP) retrofits is helping achieve the UK's goal of installing 600,000 #heat pumps a year by 2028 to meet #NetZero targets.

ℹ️Read more t.ly/pm7hc
A thermal map of two houses with a man installing a Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP).
September 19, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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One week left until the #Cricket #Sports #Medicine book launch!🏏Join for insights from experts and a bowler's take on their injury journey.

Register for 20% discount and a chance to win a physical copy!

📅 Sep 5th | ⏰ 11:00 BST | 📍 Online
Register: t.ly/CQqhG
A batsman hitting a cricket ball.
August 29, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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‼️New study alert‼️ We're exploring the unique experiences of 'never #smokers' with #lungcancer. Your input can help improve care for this patient group. 🫁

➡️Patients: Take our survey: tinyurl.com/s4d3dbfa
➡️Professionals: Join a focus group: tinyurl.com/bddvpvdb
Advert for the Enhance research study investigating experiences of never smokers with lung cancer. Advert for the Enhance research study investigating experiences of never smokers with lung cancer.
August 18, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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So proud to be part of Kamran’s Ward Activity Day at @ouhospitals.bsky.social on July 12th! We had a blast with our @‪@fortee-eu.bsky.social‬ Pixformance station, bringing smiles to #children affected by #cancer. The best feedback? "I love parties at the hospital!”
A child taking part in FORTEe exercises via the Pixformance station.
July 29, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Over 1 in 5 UK mid-life women exceed weekly alcohol limits.

Join our FREE webinar 🖥️ on July 22nd, 10-11 AM BST to explore the role of NoLo drinks, including perceived benefits/drawbacks for women aged 40-65.

Register: tinyurl.com/trz3n6d5

#AlcoholAwarenessweek @dremmadavies.bsky.social
Advert for the WAVES webinar on 22nd July.
July 8, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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🔬Exciting MSc by Research Studentship at #OxfordBrookes!

Develop cutting-edge #cancer #diagnostics in a partially funded, 1-year program with Dr. Ryan Pink. Make a real impact in early detection!

📆Deadline: June 16, 2025.
Application information: t.ly/278uw
Our research: t.ly/olLsZ
A scientist looking down a microscope.
May 30, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Postnatal care continues to be underfunded and neglected. Join us at #OxfordBrookes for the Parenthood Conference 2025 to discuss innovations, best practices + champion better postnatal support!

📆12th June
🕘09:00 - 16:00 UK

Register by 2nd June: t.ly/o4B0B
Full programme: t.ly/qXMFk
Parenthood conference logo that includes 4 cartoon images depicting feeding, wounds, impact and being unprepared.
May 23, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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Join AIDAS & Qualcomm at #OxfordBrookes on 15th May (3-5pm GMT+1) for an Edge #AI workshop!

Learn about on-device AI, the Qualcomm AI Hub & the European Edge AI Hackathon. Free insights & resources!

💻Sign up here: tinyurl.com/y22tuwdw
Poster describing the Edge AI workshop with a QR code to scan to register.
May 6, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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The Geographical Association conference 2025 is LIVE at Oxford Brookes until April 17th! 🌍 Online booking's closed, but you can still pay on the door.📸

Check out the SPACES OF HOPE exhibition – hidden stories of UK community-led planning since the 1960s!

ℹ️Find out more here: www.peoplesplans.org
Dan Whittall, the Geographical Association research engagement lead, in front of the Spaces of Hope exhibition.
April 16, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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🦋🪰🔬Nigel Groome #Studentships are open for applications!

4 exciting #Research projects on #genetics, disease, #conservation, and more.

Deadline: Friday 25 April 2025 – Midday.

Apply now: t.ly/mkX_P

#PhD #CRISPR
Advert for PhD opportunity in Biological and Medical Sciences, deadline 25th April at midday.
April 2, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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Are you a #nurse, #midwife, allied health professional, healthcare scientist, pharmacist, or clinical psychologist working in one of #Oxford’s leading healthcare and academic institutions?

➡️Share your research at the Oxford Academic Health Partners NMAHPPs #Research Conference: bit.ly/3QypJzh
March 26, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Congrats to Dr. Ryan Pink & PhD student Bethy Airstone on securing an #STFC #Research grant to access the ISIS Neutron & Muon Source at Harwell. They’re using neutrons traveling at 84% the speed of light to study extracellular vesicles for more precise healthcare diagnostics. #oxfordbrookes
Dr. Ryan Pink, Oxford Brookes University researcher, stood in front of the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory on Harwell Science and Innovation Campus.
March 12, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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🎉#oxfordbrookes psychology and medical science students, presented their research at #PostersInParliament event at UK
@houseofcommons.parliament.uk on 5th March!

Check out their posters here: tinyurl.com/bde8twcr

#IWD2025 #Research #MentalHealth #RadiationSafety #OxfordBrookes #PolicyImpact
Oxford Brookes University Medical Science Undergraduate student Katie Hobbs presenting her poster at House of Commons, UK. Oxford Brookes University Psychology Undergraduate student Georgia Williams-Sims presenting her poster at House of Commons, UK.
March 7, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Celebrating #WorldWildlifeDay with Butterflies Under Pressure project! 🦋 Students (ages 5-11) at St. Mary’s Primary School in Bicester designed butterfly habitats using #LEGO®, learning about #conservation and #biodiversity.

📚 Download free educational resources: tinyurl.com/47kefr48
March 3, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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#BrookesSPACESProject is looking for #women (40-65) who’ve reduced their #alcohol intake in the last 5 years to share their experiences. Your story could be part of a new resource designed to help others!

✨ If you’ve made this change, we want to hear from you!
🔗https://tinyurl.com/mw23e6u
#research
February 21, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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Exciting PhD Studentships to make a real impact in health research!
🔹 Supporting women’s health post-cancer treatment
🔹 Improving paramedic occupational health
🔹 Developing support for nurses experiencing racism

Find out more: tinyurl.com/5n8wctwu

#OxfordBrookes #PhDOpportunities #HealthResearch
February 18, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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@ouhospitals.bsky.social hosted a Summer Activity Day for children & families impacted by cancer. Oxford Brookes researchers from the FORTEe project had a blast running the physical activity station! 🏃‍♀️🎶

Watch the highlights here: tinyurl.com/yckffy55

#WorldCancerDay2025 #CancerCare
February 6, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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As part of #WorldCancerDay, we highlight the role of #lungcancer #nurses & #ClinicalTrials in lung cancer care. Only 3-11% of cancer patients enrol in trials. The Lung I-ACT project is helping nurses empower patients with informed decisions. #WorldCancerDay #OxInAHR
February 5, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Hello! 👋

Welcome to the new BlueSky account for Oxford Brookes Faculty of Health, Science and Technology!

Follow us for updates on Architecture, Engineering, Computing, Mathematics, Psychology, Biology, Sport, Nutrition & Health research!

Discover our Research Centres here: tinyurl.com/4nk4p7dn
February 5, 2025 at 3:02 PM