Sarah Evans-Howe

New year, new you. I have never been naturally sporty but know that as I get older it will become increasingly important to be physically active. Of course, I regularly walk the dog twice a day but apparently, although good for you, thisRead More

It's probably fair to say that many people are consumed with size.  Society tells us some things are better if they are bigger: houses, cars, diamonds.  Other things are better smaller: waistlines, debts and gadgets.  There's plenty of debate from size zero toRead More

So now I've stopped teaching I find myself in the disconcerting position of having no excuses left for not getting on with work on my PhD.  Easter holidays over, husband at work, children at school.  It's just me, my Labrador and lots ofRead More

I am about to take a break from teaching in order to concentrate on getting my PhD finished.  It wasn't an easy decision because I love my job as a Lecturer. Recently I've been contemplating the experience I have gained in teaching and exactly whatRead More

If you don't receive the service you expected, if the product you receive isn't what you ordered, if the experience you encountered was disappointing, I wonder if you do anything about it? Some people believe it is their civic duty to complain.  ForRead More

    One of the benefits of being a student at Oxford Brookes University is its close proximity to Bicester Village.    Students love bargains and I am certainly no exception! Bicester also benefits from many ready and eager students looking for part-time workRead More

OXBU Graduation 1998 My name's Sarah and I'm a PhD student Even after two years I'm still reluctant to introduce myself in new situations as a PhD student, or even worse - a Doctoral Researcher (yet I must admit that I rather likeRead More