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Student Move
Student Move is a programme of activities, events and campaigns designed to help Oxford Brookes University students enjoy an active, healthy lifestyle.
Throughout Freshers’ Week, we offer a whole host of FREE Student Move activities for you to get involved in. Explore everything we have going on below. We’ve also highlighted which activities continue weekly!
Clothing & Footwear: Please wear comfortable sportswear and appropriate footwear (Sports Hall: trainers with non-marking soles / Astro: no studs). For climbing, ensure you have suitable footwear – climbing shoes are available to hire at reception.
👉 All sessions are free during Freshers’ Week, but please make sure you book in advance via the BrookesSport app (Android & iOS).
Booking is not required for Wellness Wednesday or the Free Climb on Wednesday.
This webpage will be updated as soon as everything is confirmed.
Arrivals Weekend (Friday 11 September - Sunday 13 September)
Arrivals Weekend (Friday 11 September - Sunday 13 September)
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Freshers' Week (Monday 14 September - Sunday 20 September)
Freshers' Week (Monday 14 September - Sunday 20 September)
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Student Move: Semester 1
Student Move: Semester 1
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Booking Instructions (by activity type)
If you already have a Brookes Sport & Active Wellness account, you do not need to register again.
Sport Sessions:
Fitness Classes:
Download the BrookesSport app and log in with your registered email to book Fitness Classes (click on the Fitness Class icon on the app home screen).
Climbing:
Sign up for a Student Brookes Sport Registration and complete the Climbing Participation Agreement.
Download the BrookesSport app (Android & iOS) and log in with your registered email to book Climbing Sessions.
For the Free Climb on Thursday 18 September 2025, just check in at reception, you will also be able to hire shoes for free. You must have completed the Climbing Participation Agreement.
Wellness Wednesday:
If you have any questions or any issues, please email brookesactive@brookes.ac.uk and we will be happy to help!
After Freshers’ Week:
At the bottom of this page you’ll find the Student Move Semester 1 timetable.
From Week 1 onwards, sessions cost £3 per activity, if you have booked a space through the app during Freshers' Week the process is the same, just there will just be a cost.
All Brookes Active activities are included in any Student Membership.
They’re also included for students with a Sports Club Membership.
Are you receipt of a maximum bursary? You may be eligible for financial support towards a Sports Club Membership or eligible for a free Off-Peak Student Fitness Membeship. Find out more about our Sport & Active Wellness Bursary Support Scheme.
We are always looking for ways to improve our Sutdent Move offer, so if you have any feedback or activity suggestions, please complete our Student Move Feedback form.
If you have any questions or any issues, please email brookesactive@brookes.ac.uk and we will be happy to help!
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