CAMPUS Overview
Named after John Henry Brookes, acclaimed English craftsman, artist, and educator who inspired the Oxford Brookes University, the John Henry Brookes Building is located in the Headington area in Oxford.
The John Henry Brookes Building incorporates the elements which promote enhanced teaching, collaborative learning, and research. The Abercrombie atrium has an attractive layout inspiring innovation. The Glass Tank exhibition space allows students to showcase their creative side and display their artistic achievements. The vibrant atmosphere at John Henry Brookes Building encourages student participation in the variety of events.
The John Henry Brookes Building offers quality facilities to aid the intellectual and social development of the students. It offers easy access to the amenities to students while providing an extension to the classroom and a comfortable place to take a break between lectures.
The library being central to students’ learning is well equipped with modern technological resources. It has space for nearly a thousand students at any given time.
The café within the complex allows the space for unwinding and interaction. The colonnade provides shops and health services on campus to meet the essential requirements of the students. Several catering outlets and a sports centre provide an excellent environment for both work and leisure.
Address:
John Henry Brookes Building, Oxford Brookes University, Gipsy Lane, Oxford. OX3 0BP.
- Buses
Several bus routes connect the campus, the surrounding area, and the city centre.
Gipsy Lane and Headington Hill sites
- U1, U5 Brookes bus
- 400 (Park & Ride)
- 8, 9 (Oxford Bus Company)
- 700 and 900 (Stagecoach)
- Trains
Trains for Oxford depart from Paddington Station, London, and are run by First Great Western Link. There are direct train services to Oxford from many UK towns and cities.
- Coaches
Coaches from the airport and London stop near campus on Headington Road. Direct coach services to Oxford also run from Birmingham, Coventry, Leeds, London, and Sheffield. The timetable and more information can be found at the National Express website https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
