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Webinar event slide titled "How nurse and midwifery-led research is amplifying the voice of underrepresented groups." It features photos of speakers Dr. Claire Coughlan and Ms. Giada Giusmin (Doctoral Midwifery Student). The event is free to attend on 9th March, 12:30 - 13:30 GMT

Promotional graphic for the "Nursing Reimagined" research webinar series (Jan - June 2026) by the Oxford School of Nursing + Midwifery and OxInAHR. It features a healthcare worker in the foreground and a contact email: slawrie@brookes.ac.uk.

Join Dr. Claire Coughlan & Ms. Giada Giusmin to explore how nurse & midwifery-led research is amplifying underrepresented voices.

✨ Highlighting Nurse Prof Doc research on engaging seldom-heard groups.

📅 Mar 9, 12:30 PM GMT
FREE to attend : brookes.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Drop in now to explore how the mind works with fun, hands-on cognitive psychology activities at the Science Bazaar 🎈🧠✨.
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A lively day at the Oxford Brookes Science Bazaar. Thank you to everyone who joined and supported, and see you next time 🎈🔬!
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On Saturday we Zoomed Into Life at the @obu-hst-research.bsky.social Science Bazaar! Cool things included beetles close up, build-a-cell and a peek at life from the River Thames: featuring a heliozoan, lots of choanoflagellates and a hunting Lacrymaria cilliate

Hayley Marriott, researcher from the team at Oxford Brookes University, presented the FORTEe study yesterday at the British Sarcoma Group Conference in Oxford. 👏

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Supporting caregivers - Strategies for families affected by suicide risk and childhood cancer Taking responsibility for a loved one's health often feels overwhelming and isolating. Join this panel discussion to learn about the experiences of informal caregivers and explore how social networks can offer assistance for families supporting individuals at risk of suicide and children with cancer. Dr. Jestico and Dr. Lascelles will share insights from their doctoral research followed by a discussion on the support needs of family members/relatives and practical ways healthcare professionals can provide meaningful assistance with limited resources. This webinar is part of the Nursing Reimagined Webinar Series that showcases the impact of research conducted as part of PhD programmes at Oxford Brookes University within The Oxford School of Nursing and Midwifery. Visit our website to find out more about: The Professional Doctorate in Nursing: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/courses/research/prof-doc-in-nursing Current funded PhD opportunities: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/students/research-degrees-team/prospective-students/funding

Support isn't "one size fits all." 🏥We kicked off our #NursingReimagined series with @lizjestico.bsky.social &
Dr. Lachelles on supporting informal #caregivers.

💻View the recording here: tinyurl.com/4pdxmbb6

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Post-lunch, @ajcellbio.bsky.social telling us about imaging plant endocytosis using multiple techniques 🔬

AX NSPARC demos underway!

Now speaking is Ho-Wei Wu of @slcuplants.bsky.social about imaging of circadian gene expression in live growing root tips

Next up Ray Wightman of @slcuplants.bsky.social talking about confocal, FLIM and Raman microscopy of plants🌿🔬

First talk at Flora in Focus- Gail Preston @gmpreston.bsky.social of University of Oxford, speaking about metal hyperaccumulation and plant pathogen protection

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We are offering funded, 3-year full-time #PhD positions across several disciplines:

🧬 #Genetics & #Nutrition 🧠 #Health & #AI 🏗️ #Architecture + more!

📅 Deadline: 20th Feb 2026 (Midday)

Don't miss your chance to join our research community. Apply now! ⬇️ tinyurl.com/muv53kfw

Not just flurries of snow in Oxford- flurries of activity as we set up for Flora in Focus: A Microscopy Conference for Plant Scientists

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Nursing webinar series - episode 1 - Supporting Caregivers.

#NURSING REIMAGINED WEBINAR: Taking responsibility for a loved one’s health can feel overwhelming and isolating. Join our expert panel to discuss practical strategies for supporting informal #Caregivers dealing with #Suicide Risk & Childhood #Cancer. ℹ️https://t.ly/GCQjl

We are pleased to announce the full list of speakers for Flora in Focus: A Microscopy Conference for Plant Scientists.

Sign up now to reserve your spot! bit.ly/42fqd3y

We’re excited to announce our special guest speaker for Flora in Focus: A Microscopy Conference for Plant Scientists

Join us as Dr Alex Johnson, Research Fellow at University of Exeter, presents “Probing plant endocytosis at multiple scales.”

We are excited to invite Dr. Mark Johnson to present his special talk "From Lens to Field: The Use of Microscopy in Crop Protection Research" at our special microscopy conference for plant scientists 🎉

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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

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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

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Advert for the Enhance research study investigating experiences of never smokers with lung cancer.

‼️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

A child taking part in FORTEe exercises via the Pixformance station.

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!”

Mid-life Women: Alcohol-free and low alcohol Views and Experiences. What do mid-life women think about alcohol-free and low alcohol products? Join us for a free 1-hour online session and find out.

Last chance to register! The new government 10-Year Health Plan is betting on NoLo, but the evidence is patchy. Join us to explore the real benefits and drawbacks and whether NoLo truly helps reduce alcohol intake.

📅 Tues 22nd July | 10:00 - 11:00 BST (UK) | ZOOM. t.ly/e2oGg

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What is DCD? The underdiagnosed condition as common as ADHD New findings reveal how deeply developmental coordination disorder is impacting the lives of around 5 per cent of UK children

New research from #oxfordbrookes is shedding light on #DCD (#dyspraxia)! Often mistaken for clumsiness, this #neurodevelopmental condition affects 5% of UK kids.

Prof. Kate Wilmut's national survey reveals the stark reality for families.

Learn more: t.ly/Myscv

It’s #AlcoholAwarenessWeek. What do mid-life women really think about alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks?
Join a free webinar hosted by #OxfordBrookesUniversity on 22 July at 10am to hear findings from a study of 500 women aged 40–65.
Register: shorturl.at/qSyAQ
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Advert for the WAVES webinar on 22nd July.

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.

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For Alcohol Awareness Week, Dr Fiona Matley spoke to @mwomentogether.bsky.social about mid-life and alcohol,
her PhD, and our work on the SPACES project. #MidlifeWomen #AlcoholAwareness #WomensHealth #PublicHealth #OxfordBrookesUniversity #AlcoholAwarenessWeek @obu-hst-research.bsky.social

Mid-life Women: Alcohol-free and low alcohol Views and Experiences. What do mid-life women think about alcohol-free and low alcohol products? Join us for a free 1-hour online session and find out.

The UK Gov 10-Year Health Plan suggests growing the alcohol free and low alcohol sector to reduce harm, but the evidence base for this policy is lacking. We'll be sharing the results of a survey on this topic on 22nd July at 10am. Sign up here:
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Regenerative Community Building: New Models for Housing, Health & Sustainability I'm pleased to be returning to the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Annual International Conference, this year hosted by the University of Birmingham. I'll be presenting preliminary findings from...

We investigating what affordable really means for housing. We’re building with clay, straw, hemp & timber, rethinking housing, health & sustainability from the ground up. Early findings + prototype in progress, reach out for more information. Full post on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/pulse/regene...

Merging Humans and AI: The Rise of Biological Computers YouTube video by Undecided with Matt Ferrell

Computers with human #brain cells? 🤯

#OxfordBrookes' Dr. Tjeerd Olde Scheper researches how these biological systems store info & if they could outperform traditional #computers.

Hear his take on #biOS in @UndecidedMF's podcast (from 13:50): www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfUk...