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 Never Stop Believing Clearing Campaign 2019 
The Oxford Brookes Undergraduate Clearing Campaign launched on Monday
1 July to give the University plenty of time to increase brand awareness and
opportunities for prospective students to find out more about our courses.
Colleagues from a number of different departments across the University are
working hard to ensure an integrated and consistent campaign: Strategic
Marketing and Digital, Communications, UK Recruitment, Oxford Brookes
Global, Admissions, Estates and Campus Services and our Faculties.

Leading up to the day
Clearing starts from the moment an applicant receives their results. The
majority receive their results on Thursday 15 August, A Level results day, but
there are others who are receiving exam results throughout July and early
August such as those waiting for their International Baccalaureate results.
Others may have received results last year and are waiting to select a course
to start this September.

Between now and A Level results day, we will be promoting the University
across a range of digital channels including Google, Facebook, UCAS, The
Student Room and the All4 TV network. We are advertising across various
regions and in shopping centres including the Westgate, at train stations and
bus stops according to our market targeting criteria. With our ‘real time’
marketing targeting managed by our Campaigns team and marketing
agency, SMRS, particularly for subject-specific advertising, we are confident
that our marketing will have high impact with our target audiences.

On the day
Between 6.00am and 9.00pm, on Thursday 15 August, much of the
University will be focused on Clearing. This may involve working in the Call
Centre handling telephone enquiries and making Clearing offers, working in
the Messaging Centre doing similar but via social media, working with our
marketing agency to ensure our campaign has the best stand out in a
pressurised and intensive time period, working in Faculty to knowledgeably
respond to specific student enquiries or managing a team of Student
Ambassadors who are poised to talk to potential Clearing applicants about
Student Life and study at Oxford Brookes. It’s a long, busy day for many but
at the same time, rewarding when students accept their Clearing offer with
Oxford Brookes.

Campaign aims
Our Clearing campaign uses our new undergraduate 2020 recruitment
campaign themes designed by our own Design Team, which we tested with
prospective and current students to ensure we were on track. The feedback
was extremely positive so we are expectant for the campaign to stand out in
this crowded market.

The aims of our campaign are:
- To lose the stigma around Clearing being seen as ‘last chance’ and finding
second best options.
- To portray that Clearing is an opportunity to make new choices or to
change your mind completely.
- To ensure students who are in Clearing feel bold and empowered, and that
our ethos is something they want to be a part of.

Each year, the Clearing period becomes ever more competitive with
universities competing for a small pool of unplaced students in order to meet
their recruitment targets. This year some universities started their Clearing
campaigns as early as April.

Working with our students
All of our marketing campaigns show our own students and buildings. Some
people don’t believe this as the marketing industry often uses stock images
that can easily be bought on the internet - and our photos are so good! We

are proud of our student community and believe that this is one of the main
reasons that people want to study at Oxford Brookes. Therefore, why not
promote their achievements and bring the student experience to life for
prospective students? What’s more, we have fun working with our students
to create our advertising. They are always full of ideas and enthusiastic to be
part of photo shoots, especially if we promise they can keep their photo and
use it for their LinkedIn profile!

 National Student Survey 2019 results
The results of the National Student Survey (NSS) 2019 were released this
week (Wednesday 3 July) showing that overall student satisfaction for Oxford
Brookes has decreased to 81%, down from 85% last year. This is lower than
the sector average of 84%.

The institutional level data is available via the Oxford Brookes Survey 2019
Google Site
(https://sites.google.com/brookes.ac.uk/studentsurveys2018/home/2019-
student-surveys/national-student-survey-2019/nss-2019-results).
Programme and subject level data sets will be circulated within faculties as
soon as possible.

Commenting on the results, Vice-Chancellor, Professor Alistair Fitt said: “I am
disappointed not to be able to pass on better news, particularly after
everyone has been working so hard on feedback from last year’s survey
findings.

“Over the past year we have worked hard on our institutional NSS Action
Plan, responding to specific feedback from last year’s survey - thank you to
colleagues across faculties and directorates for all of your efforts. That our
hard work has not led to a higher overall satisfaction rate in this year’s NSS is
frustrating and falls short of the ambitious targets we have set ourselves.

“Activity is already underway to analyse this year’s feedback in more detail,
to understand the results more fully and to agree our approach over the next
few months.

“I want to thank all colleagues for your ongoing support to provide an
excellent student experience at Oxford Brookes.”

 Oxford Brookes Global in Vietnam
Oxford Brookes Global hosted a conference for our educational agents
based in East Asia from 20 to 22 June in Da Nang, Vietnam. This event was
the first agent conference delivered overseas and welcomed 40 agents who
represented nine markets. Also in attendance were a representative for the
Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training and staff from our conversion
partner QSES’s Kuala Lumpur office.

Over the two days our agents heard from teams across the University
including Global Recruitment, Marketing and Admissions, and took part in
workshops from each of the faculties, run by Paul Inman, Pro Vice-
Chancellor and Dean, Technology, Design and Environment, Donald
Ridley, Associate Dean for Strategy and Development, Heath and Life
Sciences, Andrew Halford, Associate Dean for Strategy and Development,
Oxford Brookes Business School, and Roger Dalrymple, Associate Dean
Student Experience, Humanities and Social Sciences.

Two of our alumni from the region attended and shared with the agents their
inspiring stories of how being an Oxford Brookes student has impacted
them. The event was a great success and we’ve received lots of positive
feedback from agents that attended. The conference was rounded off by a
small awards ceremony and front row seats to the Da Nang International
Fireworks Display!
 The team were tweeting from the conference, so if you'd like to see more
from their time in Vietnam search #OxfordBrookesAgentConf19

Oxford Brookes in the news – coverage in June 2019
 
In another busy month for Oxford Brookes, we provide an overview of media
activity from Oxford Brookes’ research and student and staff successes in
June 2019.
• National radio interviews and articles
(https://www.irishtimes.com/news/social-affairs/using-hotels-for-homeless-
families-has-destructive-impact-on-children-1.3921069) reported on
research carried out by Dr Mel Nowicki with colleagues from Royal Holloway
and Goldsmiths. Published in June, the study revealed the daily disruption
homeless families living in temporary hotel accommodation experience.
• The Law Society Gazette (https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/contract-
reading-app-goal-of-university-law-firm-partnership/5070742.article) featured
a new project being led at Oxford Brookes by Professor Nigel Crook in
collaboration with the legal firm Moorcrofts. The partnership is looking at how
artificial intelligence can be used to improve contract work and particularly
be of benefit for small and medium-sized enterprises.

• On the third anniversary of the murder of Jo Cox MP, Stylist published an
article (https://www.stylist.co.uk/visible-women/jo-cox-foundation-feminism-
great-get-together-anniversary/273334?
fbclid=IwAR3GdmEwY6ail5W2Azqy0zyXQ2WLvl7F5TxmAJRWnX-
XpsYtG3GGUATQ4xI) by the CEO of the Jo Cox Foundation on visible
women and Jo's feminist legacy featuring Dr Michele Paule's and Dr Hannah
Yelin's research into Girls, Leadership, and Women in the Public Eye.

• There was positive reporting
(https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/17694264.oxford-university-goes-down-
in-rankings-but-brookes-goes-up/) on Oxford Brookes’ rise by eight places in
the Guardian University Guide. This was the third consecutive year Oxford
Brookes has improved in the rankings and sees the University now ranked

33rd out of 121 UK institutions. Later in the month, there was also news that
Oxford Brookes was the number one UK university for research
(https://www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brookes/news/oxford-brookes-ranked-as-
uk-best-for-research-in-modern-university-ranking/) in the Times Higher
Education Young University Rankings 2019.

• A number of national publications
(https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/9240640/art-student-trains-pony-to-paint/)
reported on an Foundation Art and Design student Elodie Poncin who
introduced a novel approach to painting…involving a pony! As the University
commented, “through the use of our specialist facilities and inspiration from
our academic staff who are practising artists and designers, we always
encourage our students to discover new and innovative ways of expressing
themselves.”

• The University’s end of year show also saw fellow student Imogen Ashby's
featured on BBC South Today for her animation work to help put children at
ease in cardiac wards. Imogen’s project was also featured in print
(https://www.wscountytimes.co.uk/health/sussex-teenager-shouldn-t-be-
here-today-after-life-threatening-heart-disease-was-found-by-his-mum-1-
8969121) in reporting related to her family’s own experiences while the
animation is available to view online (https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=6E0s5o4gIWU&feature=youtu.be).

• The return of Venturefest to Oxford Brookes’ Headington Campus in
September was covered by Business & Innovation magazine
(https://www.businessinnovationmag.co.uk/venturefest-2019-returns-to-
oxford-brookes-with-attractive-new-programme-tickets-on-sale-now/) and
featured comments from Professor Linda King, Pro Vice Chancellor for
Research and Global Partnerships. The event brings together innovators,
investors and entrepreneurs and will feature a range of showcases from
Oxford Brookes.

• Oxford Brookes Racing unveiled its new 2019 Formula Student car in early
June to an audience of invited guests, sponsors and alumni. This featured a
Virtual Reality (VR) version of the single-seat race car with the launch event
receiving coverage (https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/17691245.formula-
student-oxford-brookes-racing-unveil-new-car/) ahead of July’s Formula
Student competition.

• Both BBC South Today and ITV Meridian sent cameras down to the
University’s Marston Road Campus on Friday 28 June. They captured
footage of an incident simulation run by the Oxford Brookes Paramedic
Science team and using students as actors to play the wounded. Part of a
wider study day for the British Association of Critical Care Nurses (BACCN),
it provided nurses with valuable experience of how such incidents affect
patients and how first response impacts the care that will be needed in
hospitals.

• And finally, with graduations taking place in June, there were articles in a
range of national publications (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-
7154175/Gordon-Ramsay-reveals-daughter-Megan-family-member-
graduate-university.html) on Gordon Ramsey joining in the celebrations with
his daughter Megan. There was also reporting on the University's latest
Honorary Graduates (http://www.asiansunday.co.uk/poet-hussain-manawer-
receives-doctorate-of-arts-at-oxford-brookes-university/) during a fantastic
week of ceremonies.

Keep up to date with latest updates from across the University via the Oxford
Brookes newspages (https://www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brookes/news/).

 Headington Hill new building update
The University has confirmed that the new building at Headington Hill is
expected to be completed in late spring / early summer 2021, with teaching
planned to begin on site from September 2021.

The new building will be an innovative, purpose-built space bringing together
studies in Engineering, Computing, Art, Design and Media, Architecture, and
Construction. We had hoped to move into the new building during the
summer of 2020; demolition works are now complete and it has become
clear that further ground investigations are required ahead of construction.

The newly-formed Wheatley Decant Project Board will continue to meet
regularly to coordinate the move from Wheatley; this includes TDE teaching
and research staff alongside colleagues from Human Resources, Learning
Resources and Estates and Campus Services.

Over the last week, eye-catching panels and flag pole banners have been
erected around the site providing further information for visitors on our plans.
This incorporates CGI imagery of the building, as shown above. Additional
displays will be added over the summer.

 Brookes ranked as UK’s best for research in THE
 modern university ranking
Brookes’ world-leading research has been recognised with the UK’s number
one status in the Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings
2019.
The global ranking also placed Brookes as the UK’s second highest
performing young university for teaching, a fall of one place from last year.
Published on Thursday 27 June, the ranking lists the world’s best universities
aged 50 years or under, with Brookes retaining its overall position amongst
the world’s top 150 young institutions.
Professor Alistair Fitt, Vice-Chancellor, commented: “The strong international
reputation of Oxford Brookes is clearly demonstrated by this latest global
ranking success. Being amongst the world’s very best young universities for
teaching and the UK’s number one for research will no doubt excite those
looking to join Oxford Brookes’ inspirational academic community.”

Earlier this month, Oxford Brookes climbed eight places in the latest
Guardian University Guide (https://www.brookes.ac.uk/about-
brookes/news/oxford-brookes-university-rises-8-places-in-the-guardian-
university-guide-2020/) and was named amongst the UK’s top universities
(top 25%) in 10 subject areas. This was the third consecutive year Oxford
Brookes has improved in the rankings.
In May, Oxford Brookes rose by 15 places in the Complete University Guide
2020 (https://www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brookes/news/oxford-brookes-rises-
by-15-places-in-complete-university-guide-2020/) with the University
highlighted as being amongst the country’s “notable climbers”.

In February, Oxford Brookes’ global reputation for the quality of its teaching
was recognised in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject
(https://www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brookes/news/oxford-brookes-amongst-
world-s-top-universities-for-12-subjects-in-latest-global-ranking/). The 2019
rankings found that Oxford Brookes is ranked amongst the “world’s top
universities” in 12 subjects.

Further information on the Young University Rankings can be found on the
Times Higher Education website
(https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-
rankings/2019/young-university-
rankings#!/page/0/length/25/sort_by/rank/sort_order/asc/cols/stats).

 Class of 2019 praise incredible staff 
The latest wave of graduation ceremonies prompted heartfelt thanks to
Brookes staff from the graduate speakers.
Twenty-one ceremonies, held in Sir Kenneth Wheare Hall, ran from Monday
17 to Saturday 22 June.
Each ceremony and its surrounding festivities created a real sense of pride
and celebration on the Headington Campus, not just for the graduates and
their families, but for participating staff too. Our Instagram gallery
(https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17952799738017851/?hl=en)
captures some of this special atmosphere.

The ceremonies featured inspiring speeches from guest speakers and six
honorary graduates (https://www.brookes.ac.uk/about-
brookes/news/inspiring-honorary-graduates-announced-by-oxford-brookes-
university/). Chancellor Dame Katherine Grainger was guest speaker at two

ceremonies, urging graduates to seize every opportunity that life gave them.

The graduate speaker’s speech is a ceremony highlight, where a graduate
speaks on behalf of all those receiving their degree. Their thanks and
gratitude to staff working across the University was enthusiastic and
heartfelt.

Thanks to "all the wonderful staff"
“Thank you to all the wonderful staff at Brookes. From the lecturers, tutors,
coaches, cleaners and admin support to the cooks who ensure we do not go
to our afternoon classes bad-tempered.” Cameron Hyde, BSc Sport and
Exercise Science
“Let’s not forget our wonderful tutors, our first class service and
administration team who are the backbone of the University. .. a deep-felt
thank you for the support you have all provided.” Sarah Hudson, MBA

“You have created for us a spectacular learning environment and witnessed
us flourish and grow into successful graduates who can make a real
difference to the world.” Niall Plumb, BA Applied Languages

Academic staff: going above and beyond
“These achievements wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible
university staff. Thanks to the world-class lecturers who have guided,
supported and pushed us as academic advisors, educators and more.”
Rebecca Harrington, BA International Relations and Politics
“We would not be here today without our cheerleaders. The academic staff
who sat and had a cup of coffee with us, and took the time to go over an
assignment for the tenth time. The lab technicians who went over and above
to help us and were endlessly patient with our last-minute planning.” Antonia
Cook, BSc Paramedic Science
“Over the years we have learned that they have a burning desire to transfer
their hard-earned knowledge on to us - the next generation. We, the class of
2019, want to express our gratitude for all the effort you invest in
us.” Cathinka Rokeburg, BSc Psychology

Support from professional services staff
"I think it is crucial that we take a moment to give thanks to those working
behind the scenes...the receptionists, cleaners, hospitality staff and everyone
else working here. You have all ensured that we managed to get to our
graduation day, and to do so smoothly." Niall Plumb, BA Applied Language
“Our thanks also go to all the Brookes professional services staff, from the
Upgrade staff who patiently went through our essays and offered advice to
the librarians who helped with finding resources; and to the cleaners, cooks
and technicians who make the University run smoothly.” Bethany Boddy,
PGDip in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing

‘See you later, Brookes’
“We will never forget our poignant experiences here and the memories we’ve
made...It’s not "bye bye, Brookes", it’s "See you later, Brookes" - and with
luck and care we will maintain our friendships with our fellow students and
stay in contact with our tutors.” Sahra Khaneghah, BA Business and
Marketing Management
“Wherever in the world becomes our next destination, we will always be able
to look back at Oxford Brookes and the city of Oxford, and know that we
have a home here.” Cabanca Lea, BA Fine Art & History of Art

 ASA publishes first full academic year timetable 
The University’s first full academic year timetable was launched on time on 1
July by Academic and Student Affairs.

Course specific calendars are available on this webpage
(https://www.brookes.ac.uk/it/course-module-list/) and colleagues can click
on 'subscribe' to add courses to their Google Calendar. Continuing students
will be able to access their personalised timetable in their individual Google
Calendars from the end of July.

All Google Calendars will transition to using the new Banner module codes at
the end of July.

The move to the annual publication of the academic timetable instead of
publication of single-semester timetables twice a year is part of the
University’s National Student Survey Action Plan.

An annual timetable offers a number of benefits for both students and staff:
  improved planning for the delivery of the University’s teaching programme
  reduction in late room changes, reducing stress and frustration for both
  students and staff, especially around the start of semester
  student module selection at one single point, helping students plan their
  other commitments (including childcare, work and leisure activities) and
  improving staff ability to plan for the year ahead
  no reduction in module choice.
The publication of an annual timetable was possible due to the successful
module registration window in April.

For more details about the project, you can see Onstream articles from
November 2018 (https://intranet.brookes.ac.uk/onstream/2018/nov/asa-
announces-timeline-for-producing-draft-annual-timetable-for-2019-20/?
type=rolling) and March 2018
(https://intranet.brookes.ac.uk/onstream/2018/mar/moving-to-an-annual-
timetable/).

 Estates works planned for the summer months 
Estates and Campus Services staff will be working hard during the summer
period to ensure that students, staff and visitors continue to enjoy the best
possible facilities - both on campus and in University accommodation.

Some of the planned works include:

Sports
  Centre for Sports, Headington - conversion of squash courts to a spinning
  and yoga room
  Harcourt Hill Leisure Centre - repairs to damaged tiling in swimming pool
  area and minor redecoration works.

Accommodation
  Clive Booth Student Village - internal redecoration works in blocks N, W
  and undergraduate A block
  Crescent Hall - replacing around ten wooden windows
  Harcourt Hill N Block - improvements to lighting controls.

Campus
  Harcourt Hill - additional prayer room in B Block
  Headington Hill site - minor refurbishment of the Drama Studio, full
  refurbishment and room conversion to three rooms to provide a
  photographic studio and a 4K cinema room in Richard Hamilton Building
  John Henry Brookes Building - LED and lighting control updates that will
  reduce running costs and deliver improvements to controls and external
  scaffolding to enable window repairs
  Marston Road site - full refurbishment of five Clinical Skills Suites
  including redecoration, electrical works and AV
  Wheatley - erecting hoarding around Kortenay and White Cloud houses to
  improve security and address potential Health & Safety issues.

Scheduled Electrical Safety Code of Practice bi-annual reviews, compliance
audits and Listed Buildings surveys will also take place between June and
September.

This work is essential to ensure that the working and studying environment
across all our campuses is safe and as pleasant as possible for all students
and staff.

Colleagues who identify cosmetic or safety issues regarding the campus
estate or facilities should raise these issues with Estates and Campus
Services. If you identify an issue, please contact ECS through the new
Estates and Campus Services Request Form
(https://www.brookes.ac.uk/estates/estates-and-campus-services-request-
form/).

Adrian Stokes, Deputy Director, Estates, said: “Summer is traditionally a
holiday time, but for the Estates and Campus Services team it is a vital
window of opportunity to carry out significant work across the whole
University estate while the students are away. My thanks go to the ECS team
who will be delivering these essential works and thank you to colleagues,
who may be affected, for your patience while these are taking place. The
team will be working hard throughout the summer months to deliver the best
possible campuses for us all to work and study in.”

A full list of works to be carried out over the summer will shortly be added to
the Works Update webpage (https://www.brookes.ac.uk/space-to-
think/works-update/), where you can also register to receive email updates
on planned estates works across the campuses.

 All-Brookes Oxford MCCU cricket squad crowned
 BUCS Champions
On Wednesday 26 June an all-Brookes Oxford MCCU cricket team
triumphed against Leeds/Bradford MCCU to be crowned British University
and College Sport (BUCS) Champions! The win followed an even more
impressive semi-final win against Loughborough MCCU the week before.

The Oxford Marylebone Cricket Club Universities (MCCU) is traditionally a
combined team, comprising the best cricketers at Oxford Brookes and
Oxford University. The team has a successful history for producing
professional cricketers including Abi Sakande (Sussex) and Charlie Morris
(Worcestershire).

This season the one-day team (50 overs) has comprised of all-Brookes
students captained by James Seward (Economics, Finance and International
Business). Oxford MCCU elected to bat first making a modest 188 and knew
it would be tough to hold out for the win. Again Oxford came good with the
ball, with Leeds/Bradford MCCU falling all out for 148, notably David Scott
and Alex Wilkinson (both Sport and Exercise Science) took nine wickets
between them. The scorecard for the game can be found here
(http://www.totalcricketscorer.com/TCSLive/TCSScorecard.aspx?id=73929).

Their season started in October with the arduous winter training schedule to
develop the necessary strength, conditioning and technical skills required to
compete at the highest level. This was led by coaching staff comprising of:
head coach Graham Charlesworth (Oxford University employee), strength
and conditioning coach Luke Taylor (Brookes employee) and assistant coach
Ed Ellis (Brookes alumnus). January saw the team narrowly lose out to a
combined West Indies student team in the World University T20
Championship final held in Trinidad. The season continued with notable
draws against first-class counties of Middlesex and Gloucestershire with
some fantastic league performances to set up a national semi-final against
the most successful university cricket team of recent times in Loughborough.
Again, an all-Brookes side picked off Loughborough’s batting attack for 119,
winning the match in fine style, with an unbeaten Leeds/Bradford MCCU
awaiting in the final.

The British Universities final is held at Kibworth each year and pitches the
best two cricketing universities against each other in a one-off winner-takes-
all match. Oxford MCCU last made it to the final in 2015 losing out to
Loughborough, and last won the national title way back in 2009.

If you would be interested in joining the staff cricket team more information
can be found here
(https://intranet.brookes.ac.uk/onstream/2019/apr/howzat!-call-for-oxford-
brookes-staff-cricket-team-members/?type=rolling).

L-r Luke Taylor, Graham Charlesworth and Ed Ellis

 Chickens got a new home...IT Services down on the
 city farm
Emma Barwell, Office of the CIO
After a year’s planning and one re-scheduled rainy day...we gathered as a
directorate for our bi-annual team development day, in the sunshine, at
Oxford City Farm. Our job...ground force!

After a welcoming cuppa and armed with the necessary tools, H&S
guidance, sun protection and water we set about our respective tasks with
gusto.

Seamus Shaw, CIO, commented:
"Painting sheds, potting and planting, building the chickens a new house,
laying paths...our team had a wonderfully productive day at Oxford City
Farm. Really valuable time spent working together outside of our normal
business environment, not a PC in sight! Sincere thanks to our new friends at
the farm for creating such a great team building day for us. The
transformation once we’d completed left us with a great sense of
achievement both in terms of effort and working together.”

                           Lucie Mayer, CEO, Oxford City Farm highlighted:
                          "All of us at Oxford City Farm are thrilled with the
                          work of the Brookes IT staff team. They showed
                          great staying power getting stuck in to jobs on a
                          scale that could easily have felt daunting. What is
                          even better is the feedback we have had from so
                          many about how good it felt to be doing it. A
                          winning day for all."

                          A bit of background about the city farm:

The farm itself is run by a group of local volunteers, who have ambitious
plans for the site, and who are only at the start of their journey. They are a
member of the University’s volunteering community, you can read more
about the volunteering policy at Brookes in June’s OnStream article
(https://intranet.brookes.ac.uk/onstream/2019/jun/find-the-perfect-
volunteering-opportunity-for-you-or-your-team!-1-/?type=rolling).

 Brookes Sport Coach makes his mark at U-20 FIFA
 World Cup Poland 
Staff member Luke Taylor was recently offered an exciting opportunity to
work at the U-20 FIFA World Cup Poland. He has a split role as a Strength
and Conditioning Coach with Brookes Sport, and also as a Teaching Fellow
within the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences (HLS).

The trip to Poland allowed him to transfer his skills onto a world stage and to

play a key part in transforming the outlook of the New Zealand team.

“It’s not every day you get a phone call asking if you’d like to go to a world
cup. On a cold February Sunday evening, that’s exactly what happened. I
received a call from the New Zealand Football Federation asking if I’d be able
to support them in their upcoming FIFA U-20 World Cup in Poland. A
question very difficult to say no to, and with the full support from Keith Kelly
(Sport) and Peter Wright (HLS), preparations began for what would be my
second world cup with a second nation. (I was a Strength and Conditioning
coach for England in the FIFA U-17s World Cup, Jordan, 2016).

“I joined the support staff with the New Zealand U-20 national team as the
Strength and Conditioning coach, and without England qualifying for the
tournament, I was one of only a handful of Englishmen attending, including
head coach of New Zealand Des Buckingham.

“The meticulous planning began from there, with regular meetings online,
ensuring we left no stone unturned with our preparations for the second
largest biennial international men's football event in the world. With only
11,000 miles and a 12 hour time difference to contend with, we made it work.
The plans were set for our prep camp to take place in northern Poland, three
weeks prior to our opening fixture against Honduras on 24 May.

“Alongside the daily training, gym sessions, recovery and technical meetings,
a large emphasis was placed on developing the cultural identity of the team
and ditching the traditional “underdog” mentality of New Zealand Football.
This is vastly different to any team I have worked with previously: I found it
hugely powerful in integrating all staff and players into a common goal and
embracing a willingness to fight for each other.

“During our prep-camp we played one of the finalists, Korea, holding them to
a 1-1 draw, as well as beating Mexico 3-1, creating a great buzz in the
squad, leading into our first fixture in Lublin. This was the first time the team
made history in this tournament, beating Honduras 5-0, the highest winning
margin any New Zealand team had won by at any level.

“History was made again in the city of Lodz, where we beat Norway 2-0.
(They previously knocked England out of qualification). It was the first time a
New Zealand side had beaten European opposition, as well as the first time a
team from New Zealand had won two games at a World Cup, to secure
qualification to the knock-out rounds. Nine changes were made for our final
group game, where we lost 2-0 to Uruguay, with qualification already
guaranteed. A last 16 game against Columbia awaited. It was an incredible
match, 1-1 after extra-time, eventually losing out on a dreaded penalty
shoot-out. And just like that, the dream was over, but what an incredible
experience for players and staff - history makers all!
“From a personal perspective, it was amazing to spend time with a national
squad different to England, making connections and friends for life, learning
how they do things and having an impact on performance, using my prior
experiences. I was also very proud to take my 8 month old daughter, Mali
Darcy onto the pitch, for an early introduction to the beautiful game!”

Love Food? Want to contribute to science?
The Oxford Brookes Centre for Nutrition and Health is looking for new
volunteers to get involved in some research projects
(https://www.brookes.ac.uk/shssw/nutrition/research/oxbcnh/research-
participation/) that we are running this summer. You'll have an opportunity to
help with our research and walk away with an Amazon voucher!

1. Ready Meals Appetite Study
Female volunteers are needed for an appetite study looking at ready meal
consumption on appetite, hunger and satiety. Participants will be required to
come to the Centre for three sessions: one screening (approximately 15
minutes) and then two testing days to consume breakfast, lunch and a tea
which are provided. This is an ongoing study so appointments can be
arranged around your diary. Participants will receive a £15 Amazon Voucher

upon completion of the study.

For more information, email: Sophie: 18100097@brookes.ac.uk or Sarah:
sarahhillier@brookes.ac.uk

2. Glycaemic and Insulin Testing

Male and female participants are needed to look at the effects of consuming
different foods on blood glucose and insulin. If you are interested in taking
part you will need to have a screening session followed by a morning of
testing (between 2 and 3 hours). You will need to have fasted from the night
before and be prepared to have a maximum of 10 small finger pricks
performed by trained personnel. Participants will received a £10 Amazon
voucher per test.

Please get in touch for more information, email: Ify: iachebe@brookes.ac.uk
or Ali: asampson@brookes.ac.uk

3. Effect of a Gluten-free Diet on Nutrient Intake, Glycaemic and Insulin
response:
We are looking for participants who follow a gluten-free diet to study the
effects on blood glucose and insulin. There are two visits: a screening and
one morning test session (2.5 hours), when breath and finger prick blood
samples will be taken. You will also need to keep a food diary for three days.
Participants will receive a £10 Amazon voucher upon completion of the
study.

For more information, please email Sangeetha: pthondre@brookes.ac.uk

 Library launches online payment facility
LibrarySearch can now accept online payment of fines and other library
charges, following a collaborative project involving the Learning Resources
team and colleagues in Finance, and third-party companies WPM and OCLC,
to link the library software to the University’s online payment system.

Oxford Brookes University Library users can now pay library charges online
24/7 using a credit or debit card. This enables students to clear fines and
unlock their library account at any time, from any location, and brings further
equity to the service we provide at all sites.

Online payment is available to all users when logged in to LibrarySearch
(https://oxfordbrookes.on.worldcat.org/discovery). Look in ‘My Account’ for
the new ‘Charges’ tab.

Students are still encouraged to come and talk to the library team if they are
having problems managing their library account or need help or advice.
The next area to be enhanced will be inter-library loans: watch this space!

Unimart
Accommodation / Property to let
 Large Double Room to rent

  Tuesday, 30 July 2019

 Large Double Room to rent for 3-4 nights during the working week for 1 person. Full access to
 kitchen and garden. It is a quiet and light room, near the JR and therefore in walking distance to
 Gipsy Lane and Marston Campus. We have a lovely short-hair dog and a lovely cat. Monthly rent
 dependent on the number of nights we agree on. The room is available from the middle of
 September.

 Contact: Nicole Pohl
 Tel: +447733554964
 Mob: +447733554964
 Email: npohl@brookes.ac.uk

Large Double Room to rent

  Tuesday, 30 July 2019

 Large Double Room to rent for 3-4 nights during the working week. Full access to kitchen and
 garden. It is a quiet and light room, near the JR and therefore in walking distance to Gipsy Lane and
 Marston Campus. We have a lovely short-hair dog and a lovely cat. Monthly rent dependent on the
 number of nights we agree on. The room is available from the middle of September.

 Contact: Nicole Pohl
 Tel: +447733554964
 Mob: +447733554964
 Email: npohl@brookes.ac.uk

 Room to Rent - Hill top Road

  Tuesday, 30 July 2019

 Large pleasant room to let in a family home in Hill Top Road. Shared use of kitchen, bathroom and
 garden. Respect for reasonable hours requested. £550 per month including all bills. Contact
 wjhkay@gmail.com for viewing and further information. Posting on behalf of OBU colleague Joy
 Hendry.

 Contact: Sarah Matthews
 Tel: +447958469293
 Mob:
 Email: smatthews@brookes.ac.uk

Classified for sale
 Omlet 'grub' and 'glug' chicken feeder/drinker combo

  Thursday, 01 August 2019

 Omlet 'grub' and 'glug' chicken feeder/drinker (in purple), with stand (pictured in use in run): £20 If
 bought new this combination would cost just under £40 - see link below. I also have a chicken swing
 (yes, really - take a look at this: https://www.omlet.co.uk/shop/chicken_keeping/the_chicken_swing/
 ) which I'm willing to throw in as a freebie with the feeder combo.

 Contact: Liz Turner
 Tel: ext.3252
 Mob: 07887746450
 Email: e.turner@brookes.ac.uk

Eglu Go Chicken Coop with 3m run

 Thursday, 01 August 2019

Eglu Go chicken coop (Green) with 3m run and feeder/drinkers which hang on the run (as in the
picture on the link below, but in Green to match the coop) £200 Suitable for up to 4 chickens. In very
good condition. This combination would cost about £460 if bought new (see link below). More pics
available if needed. (Collect from Freeland)

Contact: Liz Turner
Tel: ext.3252
Mob: 07887746450
Email: e.turner@brookes.ac.uk

Motor for sale
Classified for free

Notices
 Walk and Talk Social volunteers wanted

 Monday, 29 July 2019

 Brookes Active is looking for a number of volunteers to help out with our Walk and Talk Socials. If
 you can spare 30-60 minutes taking a lunchtime stroll and having a chat then please get in touch.
 We are looking for people across all campuses to get involved. We’re not just looking for people to
 lead the walks, we’re also keen for people to share routes around their own campuses. The routes
 should take between 30 minutes and an hour at an average pace - and feel free to include coffee
 stop on the way! We’re hoping to build a collection of routes to share with staff across Brookes.
 Walking, much like many other physical activities, produces endorphins which are proven to reduce
 stress and anxiety, and have a positive impact on mood. For more information, please contact
 mark.mackintosh@brookes.ac.uk

 Walk and Talk Social volunteers wanted

 Monday, 29 July 2019

Brookes Active is looking for a number of volunteers to help out with our Walk and Talk Socials. If
 you can spare 30-60 minutes taking a lunchtime stroll and having a chat then please get in touch.
 We are looking for people across all campuses to get involved. We’re not just looking for people to
 lead the walks, we’re also keen for people to share routes around their own campuses. The routes
 should take between 30 minutes and an hour at an average pace - and feel free to include coffee
 stop on the way! We’re hoping to build a collection of routes to share with staff across Brookes.
 Walking, much like many other physical activities, produces endorphins which are proven to reduce
 stress and anxiety, and have a positive impact on mood. For more information, please contact
 mark.mackintosh@brookes.ac.uk

 The Oxford Brookes activity tracker returns

 Monday, 29 July 2019

The Active Workplace challenge returns! Over the last few years, Brookes Active has managed the
 Active Workplace Challenge. This was a workplace activity tracker whereby members of Brookes
 Staff were able to log their activity and compete in team challenges to see which team or
 department was the most physically active. The Workplace Challenge in previous years was hosted
 by the CSPN (County Sports Partnership Network) but unfortunately their provision of this great
 facility ended earlier this year. As such, any organisations wishing to continue with an activity tracker
 after this point, needed to find their own solutions. Brookes Active and Brookes Sport are therefore
 delighted to announce that our brand new workplace activity tracker is up and running and ready to
 go! Whilst the tracker has an all new look, the basic functions remain the same – you complete an
 activity, log the details, and are awarded points based on what you’ve accomplished. This year
 though, it’s even easier with connectivity to Strava and FitBit (with GoogleFit coming soon).
 Speaking of Strava, you can find Brookes Active there too. Join our running and cycling clubs! This
 year we’ll be focusing on monthly challenges and regular events. Fancy setting a specific challenge
 for your office? Anyone can create a group to do just that and set individual targets for your own
 team! Sign up at the following link and get Brookes Active! https://brookes.sportsuite.work/tracker

 The Oxford Brookes activity tracker returns

 Monday, 29 July 2019

The Active Workplace challenge returns! Over the last few years, Brookes Active has managed the
 Active Workplace Challenge. This was a workplace activity tracker whereby members of Brookes
 Staff were able to log their activity and compete in team challenges to see which team or
 department was the most physically active. The Workplace Challenge in previous years was hosted
 by the CSPN (County Sports Partnership Network) but unfortunately their provision of this great
 facility ended earlier this year. As such, any organisations wishing to continue with an activity tracker
 after this point, needed to find their own solutions. Brookes Active and Brookes Sport are therefore
 delighted to announce that our brand new workplace activity tracker is up and running and ready to
 go! Whilst the tracker has an all new look, the basic functions remain the same – you complete an
 activity, log the details, and are awarded points based on what you’ve accomplished. This year
 though, it’s even easier with connectivity to Strava and FitBit (with GoogleFit coming soon).
 Speaking of Strava, you can find Brookes Active there too. Join our running and cycling clubs! This
 year we’ll be focusing on monthly challenges and regular events. Fancy setting a specific challenge
 for your office? Anyone can create a group to do just that and set individual targets for your own
 team! Sign up at the following link and get Brookes Active! https://brookes.sportsuite.work/tracker

 BROOKES PRINT - PULL UP BANNER RECYCLING

 Thursday, 25 July 2019

BROOKES PRINT - PULL UP BANNER RECYCLING 15-16 AUGUST 2019 In partnership with OBU
 Environmental Services, Brookes Print is to co-ordinate a pull up banner recycling scheme on 15th-
 16th August 2019. There will be designated drop off points across campuses where you can leave
 your redundant pull up banner that will either be recycled or re-used where possible. The locations
 where you should leave your pull up banner are as follows and will be identified by a poster
 advertising the scheme. We ask you not to leave unwanted banners anywhere other than these
 points as they will not be collected: HEADINGTON JHB - Reception Buckley - ground floor stair well
 International - lobby HHH - ground floor stair well WHEATLEY Reception MARSTON ROAD
 Reception HARCOURT Reception If you require a new pull up banner, Brookes Print produce them in
 house. Please email printservices@brookes.ac.uk with your requirements or visit our website
 www.brookes.ac.uk/brookes-print where you can purchase a variety of printed items online. Andrew
 Brockbank Print Services Manager

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