Oxford Brookes University theological activities on the site, although theology was withdrawn in 2015. In October 2003, Oxford Brookes University became the first university in the world to be awarded Fairtrade status. Baroness Kennedy served as the university's Chancellor from 1993 to 2001. In 2007, Graham Upton retired as Vice-Chancellor and his successor, Janet Beer, was inaugurated in September. In July 2008, Shami Chakrabarti, Director of Liberty, replaced Jon Snow as chancellor of the university. In March 2015 Alistair Fitt was inaugurated as Vice-Chancellor, replacing Janet Beer. Dame Katherine Grainger British Olympic rower also replaced Shami Chakrabarti as Chancellor. Katherine is Britain's most
John Crowley (director) Best British film (won) BAFTA for Brooklyn John Crowley (director) John Crowley (born 19 August 1969) is an Irish film and theatre director. He is best known for directing "Brooklyn" (2015) and his feature film debut "Intermission" (2003) for which he won an Irish Film and Television Award for Best Director. He is a brother of designer Bob Crowley. Crowley earned a BA in English and Philosophy (1990) and an MA in Philosophy from University College Cork. Crowley became involved in theatre as a student, seeing it as a stepping stone to directing film. He began directing plays in Dublin