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Dot Kirk-Adams shares her work and passion for Community Engagement

Alumna Dot Kirk-Adams tells her career story since studying in 2013….. Hello! I studied Communities Engagement and Enterprise in 2013 as part of a postgraduate certificate run in partnership between the University of Brighton and Locality’s national Community Organiser Programme. It looked at community organising and engagement in a changing political landscape. Since then I’ve…

From PE to owning a clothing store…

Joe Bayliss Jr studied PE and now owns a clothing store in Eastbourne. Here’s his story…. “Hi Guys My name is Junior, I graduated from Brighton universities’ Eastbourne campus last year in Physical Education. I now own a clothing store in Eastbourne known as DisDressed. Selling brands such as Tommy Hilfiger and Ralph Lauren, through…

Alumna Charlotte Lillington has released a 2021 Calendar full of colourful Brighton snaps!

Hi everyone, My name is Charlotte and I graduated from the University of Brighton in 2015 after studying a BA Honours degree in English Language and Media. I’m a Brighton lover and have been a resident for over 8 years, I have been snapping the streets for much of my time living here and have…

Alumna Sam Bilton’s journey from Marketing to Food Historian, Writer and Cook

Sam Bilton graduated with an MA in Culinary Arts in 2010 and has now published her first book. Read her story….. Hi Everyone I’m Sam Bilton a Food Historian, Writer and Cook. Basically I decipher old recipes, try to recreate them for a modern audience and then write about my experiences. But this is not…

Mindfulness and Music are my medicine: The Business graduate who opened a Yoga studio, created a Kids Yoga Brand and is set to challenge society with her Music

Loni’s story in her own words…. Hello! My name is Loni Lincoln and I graduated from the UoB with a Degree in Business Management. I studied Business Ethics with Babak and it was here that I found a real love for sustainability and businesses that have ethics at the heart of their mission. This really…

The Graduate Recruitment Bureau’s reaction to Covid-19

Brighton Business graduates, Chris Cater and Dan Hawes, have stayed close to their roots by setting up a recruitment platform designed to help fellow graduates launch their careers with fantastic employers. Since graduating from Brighton University in 1994, they started Graduate Recruitment Bureau (GRB) in 1997 and have steadily grown the business organically in Brighton,…

Tor’s Law: The Career and Mindset Coaching Service to help Lawyers set up by an alumna

Tor Hatton graduated in 2008. She has since set up Tor’s Law. Read her story….. Hi Everyone! My name is Tor and I graduated from the University of Brighton in 2008, with a first class honors in Law with Accountancy. I am now a commercial disputes resolution lawyer, mainly dealing with shipping disputes. It was…

Media and English Literature grad Cat tells her story

Alumna Cat van Maanen set up Conker Magazine when she graduated. Here she tells us about her experiences…. “I graduated in 2017 from the University of Brighton with a BA (Hons) in Media and English Literature. Throughout my academic life I had been keen to explore the prospects of a career in journalism – I…

Melody Hesaraky’s story since graduating

Melody Hesaraky graduated in BA Hons Design and Craft in 2014. She was one of our shortlisted Alumni Award nominees. Here is her story. What have you got up to since leaving the university? In 2014 I received my BA(Hons) Bachelor of arts in 3D Design and Craft from University of Brighton. My curiosity and…

Need it Made by Alex Burn

Alex Burn graduated in Product Design in 2010. As a result of his experiences during his time at Brighton, he then set up his company Need it Made. Here is his story: In the final year of my Product Design and Technology course where we were given free rein to complete any project we wanted…