What's next for the 150th anniversary?

by Anna Myers, 150th Anniversary Project Manager

Welcome to the blog for Oxford Brookes’ 150^th anniversary. Here you’ll find updates on the celebrations, from now until the end of the anniversary.

So far we've had our launch event which over 5,600 people attended, at the Ashmolean Museum, right next door to the Taylorian where we held our first class in 1865.

This space will tell you more about what’s happening during the anniversary, who’s involved, and information on upcoming events and products going on sale.

What’s next?

From September this year, there will be events and activities to mark the anniversary – here are a few to look out for.

The anniversary lecture series – confirmed speakers so far include journalist and current affairs presenter Sian Williams, author and futurologist Mark Stevenson, and Dame Tessa Jowell. The series begins on 8 October this year with Professor Cary Cooper, distinguished Professor of Organizational Psychology and Health at Lancaster University.

Oxford Open Doors – this annual event in Oxford’s calendar will provide an opportunity to see our fantastic new teaching and learning buildings. Everyone is welcome to visit us on the weekend of 13th and 14th September this year to find out more about Brookes.

Exhibitions of Brookes’ history and people – a fascinating, interactive digital timeline will be available online, and there will be an exhibition which all are welcome to visit on campus. Starting in September this year, you can explore the stories of our history – through video, articles, audio recordings, press cuttings, and more. Hear from our current student whose grandfather led the protest against the council’s original decision in 1950 to refuse planning permission for the site at Headington; along with interviews from our honorary graduates, our alumni and our current students.

How to find out more

Find out more about the anniversary through Twitter @brookes_is_150; at our web pages; or via email at 150years@brookes.ac.uk

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