OXFORD Brookes University has become one of the first in the UK to receive the Meningitis Aware Recognition Mark award.
The accolade recognises the efforts made to raise awareness of Meningitis among students and staff and only 14 universities have received the award.
The University has worked on a campaign which stresses the importance of getting the Men ACWY vaccination and identifying the symptoms of the disease.
It has also been found to be prepared for any potential future cases of Meningitis on the campus.
Dr Tom Nutt, chief executive of Meningitis Now, said: “We hope Oxford Brookes will never need to deal with a case on campus but it is vital to be prepared and not be complacent about the threat of meningitis.
"That’s why the Meningitis Aware Recognition Mark, which raises awareness of the disease among students and staff, promotes vaccine uptake and prepares universities for what to do should the worst happen, is so important.”
Meningitis can affect anyone at any time, but students, particularly those in their first year of university are at a higher risk.
Increased social interaction is a contributing factor to meningitis in students as they are more likely to encounter new bacteria.
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