Oxford Brookes University

Innovation, better ways of working, a skilled and talented workforce; these are things that can make a successful business an inspirational business. How can we help you develop yours?

At Oxford Brookes we are passionate about linking with the business community and public sector organisations to collaborate, support, and drive the economy of Oxfordshire, the Thames Valley, and beyond. Our specialist knowledge, expertise, and resources are available to provide practical solutions to today’s problems.

Oxford Brookes is an active contributor to the Oxfordshire business community. We engage with local institutions and partners through networks such as Advanced Oxford, we collaborate with other research establishments regionally and nationally and we share our knowledge and expertise. This places Oxford Brookes at the heart of the drive to position Oxfordshire as a high-skill, high-tech centre for British research and excellence.

Oxford Brookes University began life as the Oxford School of Art in 1865. It occupied one room on the ground floor of the Taylor Institution in the centre of the city.

John Henry Brookes became Vice-Principal of the Oxford City Technical School and Head of the School of Art in 1928. Over the next 30 years, he worked on the development of the institution. His goal was to make education available to all.

In 1949, the School moves to a 25-acre site in Headington. Brookes referred to the move as 'setting foot in the Promised Land'. Lord Nuffield laid the foundation stone six years later. Over the years there were more merges and name changes. Finally, in 1992 it was named Oxford Brookes University.

Today, Oxford Brookes University is a thriving community of staff and students. Committed to helping our students achieve their potential. And to become graduates prepared for fulfilling and valuable lives.