Oxford Brookes University

Oxford Brookes University is a public research university located in Headington, Oxford, England. The university is proud of its employment-ready graduates, as it works hard to maintain the reputation of helping students achieve a deep knowledge of their expertise and gifts to make the best decisions in their careers.

The university started its origins as an art school in 1865, occupying only one room at the Taylor Institution in the city. After five years, a science school was integrated into which there was the availability of scientific and technical subjects. The Technical Instruction Committee took over the school in 1891 and renamed it the Oxford City Technical School. Almost 40 years later, the Vice-Principal position was offered to John Henry Brookes who worked towards bringing up the development of the institution, having a major objective of making education accessible to everyone. In 1949, the Technical School was shifted to Headington where the foundation stone of the University was laid six years later. It was in 1992 that the name of the University was changed from Oxford Polytechnic to Oxford Brookes University.

The university aims to expand its employability reputation for students to help them achieve successful careers in the future. The strategy it uses deals with working closely with all members of the university, the local community, and business partners. It aims to bring the new vision to life within the next 15 years. The brand of the University distinguishes it from other universities as it functions with the principle of being a modern and forward-looking University.

• The university is leading the modern university trend of the country, attracting more than 2,700 foreign students from over 140 countries.
• The international reputation of the University in terms of the quality of teaching it provides has been well-recognized by the QS World University Rankings.
• The remarkable academic achievements and consistency of the University keep its ranking high among the top ten every year.
• Work placements, internship programs, and mentoring programs are highly considered in the system of education at the University.
• The active and mixed culture in the university allows students to have opportunities for cultural placements, displaying one’s work in Modern Art Oxford, and access to the Bodleian library for dissertations.

The university prepares students with very adequate and relevant skills for professional work. It equips students with the ability to build exuberant values and experience for employment. The university also has strong connections with several industries that lead to inspiring opportunities for job placements.

Oxford Brookes University has a high rating of 95% of student employability after graduation; this is according to the HESA Destination of Leavers 2018.

Some of the notable alumni of Oxford Brookes University are:

• Millie Clode, an English television presenter working for ‘Sky Sports News’ and ‘The Colour of Money. He has hosted shows on Oxford Brookes Radio Station Obsession FM, Quiz TV, and ITV.
• Georgina Rylance, an English actress who is well-known for “Dinotopia”. She has played many roles on-screen for television movies and series such as Armadillo, Spartacus, The Government Inspector, 7 Seconds, Manchild, Keen Eddie, As If, The Inspector Lynley Mysterious, Scooterman, New Tricks, and War Machine.
• Justin Tomlinson, a politician serving as the Minister of State for Disabled People, Work and Health and previously served as the Parliamentary Private Secretary to Ed Vaizey.
• Steve Ridgway, a British business executive who was the CEO of Virgin Atlantic. He had initially worked as a sales manager and a teacher.

Student Services:

Oxford offers a lot of part-time and seasonal work to students looking for ways to support themselves. The Jobshop is also available for students to seek part-time employment and also provides information for employment. However, the university encourages its students to limit their part-time work to 15 hours a week so that their academic status will not have any downfall. The career service also guides students through workshops, interviews, and online resources.

Accommodation:

The University provides single en-suite rooms with free access to the wifi and a kitchen with suitable catering equipment. These rooms can be occupied independently as well as with a group. They also have halls of residence around Oxford that are both catered and self-catered.

Medical Services:

Students can also visit the Medical Centres on-campus and off-campus. The center will offer a privy and thorough service with doctors and advanced nurse practitioners.

Sports Facilities:

The students of Oxford Brookes have the opportunity to participate in various competitive, leisure, and recreational sports and activities. There are also sports facilities and clubs to get the students active and socializing. The sports facilities offer gyms, climbing walls, a boathouse, courts, pitches, and a sports bar.