Natural landmarks · South East England
Oxford Brookes University
In or near Oxford.
Oxford Brookes University — a university in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford · 3.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Oxford Brookes University is a university located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
Photo gallery
Official information
Oxford Brookes University features a public art installation called 'Assembly' by Saad Qureshi, located in the central courtyard of the Headington Campus. The artwork consists of five bronze bird-like figures that symbolize the character traits of university members and reflect on themes of growth and transition in life.
Place summary
Oxford Brookes University is located in the West Midlands. It is a significant institution known for its modern campus and focus on research and professional development.
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Background
History
Oxford Brookes University started in 1865 as the Oxford School of Art, located in a single room on the ground floor of the Taylor Institution at St Giles', Oxford. In 1870 the School of Science was added and in 1891, under the administration of the City Council's Technical Instruction Committee, it was renamed the Oxford City Technical School, incorporating the School of Art, which remained distinct. Plans were made to relocate to the former Blue Coat School for Boys on St. Ebbes. In 1934 the School of Art and the Technical School were merged and John Henry Brookes, head of the School of Art and vice-principal of the Technical School, was appointed the first principal of the merged…
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- Coordinates
- 51.7543, -1.2227
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Oxford
- Parish
- Oxford, unparished area
- Postcode
- OX3 0BP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Oxford East
- Established
- 1865
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford — 3.3 km
- Official site
- www.brookes.ac.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q132478 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Oxford Brookes University (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Assembly
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Oxford Brookes University?
- Oxford Brookes University is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX3 0BP), in the parish of Oxford, unparished area.
- What is Oxford Brookes University?
- Oxford Brookes University — a university in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Oxford Brookes University?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX3 0BP.
- When was Oxford Brookes University built?
- Built or established in 1865.
- Is Oxford Brookes University free to visit?
- Yes, Oxford Brookes University is free to enter.
- How do I get to Oxford Brookes University?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX3 0BP.