AN OPEN evening is being held at an Oxford University to encourage more people into social work and midwifery.

Oxford Brookes will be hosting the event at the faculty of health and life sciences in Marston Road for those considering applying for its BSc or MSc health care courses.

It will run from 5.30pm to 7.30pm on Thursday and there will be a range of activities throughout the evening focusing on: nursing and occupational therapy. For more details contact: 01865 482678