University of Brighton Alumni Association

Catching up with Media Studies grad Alex Petrovic

My names Alex Petrovic, and I’m a proud former graduate from the University of Brighton/University of Brighton Alumni (and a born-and-bred Brightonian!) – who has returned as an Apprentice Marketing Projects officer. What have you got up to since leaving the university? Since leaving the University I was working for Legal & General as an…

Forward Bound scholarship – reflection from our scholar, Caroline

Since 2015, we have been delighted, with the kind support of Fiona Deane with money left to her by a family legacy, to have offered the Forward Bound scholarship to MSc Health Promotion applicants from low or lower-middle income countries. This award is intended to support health and other professionals who are employed or who…

Apply now for the Freelands Painting Fellowship

Following the first year of the Freelands Painting Fellowship applications are now open for the second Fellowship. The Fellowship is funded by the Freelands Foundation and a partnership with The Bath School of Art, Bath Spa University; the University of Brighton, School of Art and; Manchester School of Art, Manchester Metropolitan University. The Fellowships will…

Nina’s Santander summer internship with Stand Alone

The University of Brighton and Santander Universities’ Employability Scheme offers students and recent graduates a fully funded three-week internship with a small to medium-sized enterprise. Students receive £1,000 for a project-based internship, which gives them invaluable experience of graduate-level work. Nina Vallard, Inclusive Arts Practice MA, tells us about her experience working at Stand Alone,…

Football 4 Peace International – Marking 20 Years

by Dr Gary Stidder, Co-Founder and Deputy Director Football 4 Peace International, Principal Lecturer in Physical Education – University of Brighton, School of Sport and Service Management. On 2 August 2021, Football 4 Peace International celebrates its 20th anniversary. Football 4 Peace International (F4P) has become a multi-dimensional research, education and social engagement platform that…

Update on the Malagiri School – July 2021

Lorraine Harrison has kindly given us an update on the Malagiri School. Since the impact report was published in May, a number of important developments have taken place. These include: Pippa Totraku and Lorraine (members of the Malagiri Committee) were invited to share news about the Malagiri School and gave an interview on Radio Sussex….

Brighton design graduate creates space age building set for LEGO

Product Design alumni George Gilliatt has designed a high-profile Space Shuttle LEGO model to mark the 40th anniversary of the pioneering space programme. George, who graduated with BSc (Hons) Product Design in 2019, is now based in Denmark at the HQ of the legendary model-building company in Billund. He designed the Space Shuttle Adventure kit,…

Alexander de Caires on exhibiting at the London Festival of Architecture

Alexander de Caires graduated in 2015 and has just featured in the London Festival of Architecture. Here is his story…… It’s been about six years since I left Brighton, but I think you can still see its influence in the Quick Getaway Bench for the London Festival of Architecture. I completed my Bachelor in Architecture…

Update from Christian Howe: Founding Howe Chartered Surveyors and Guiding Graduate Surveyor Careers

After receiving a BSc(Hons) in Building Surveying at University of Brighton, Christian launched his surveying career at Sanderson Weatherall; it was there that he found his footing as a young professional. Christian continued his growth as a Building Surveyor at Owen Williams and NPS running the planned maintenance programme for schools in Brighton & Hove. Christian…