School of Business and Law

Boozing and Cruising

Short cruises have become a favourite choice for boozy breaks by young people, according to one of our University of Brighton tourism experts. Dr Clare Weeden, tourism and marketing Principal Lecturer at the university Centre for Spatial, Environmental and Cultural Politics, said there has been a noticeable change in passenger behaviour in the last decade,…

My University of Brighton study exchange

As part of his hospitality studies at IUBH University of Applied Sciences Jakob Rametsteiner spent a year studying at the university’s Eastbourne campus. He tells us about himself and his experience: I am 20 years old and from Austria. I grew up in a small village near the Czech Republic and have from early on…

Students from Sussex and Brighton go head-to-head at the annual mooting competition.

All rise for the annual Brighton & Hove City Intervarsity Mooting competition

The annual Brighton & Hove City Intervarsity Mooting Competition was held at University of Sussex and LLB Law students Natasha Charlesworth and Paige Macrae represented University of Brighton in the competition. The competition is hosted alternately by each university and this year the competition was held in the mooting room at Sussex’s Falmer campus. The…

Brighton graduate Jill McDonald appointed CEO of Costa Coffee

Jill’s ‘Americano’ appointment

A University of Brighton graduate has been appointed CEO of the US-owned coffeehouse chain Costa Coffee. Jill McDonald, who graduated in 1986 with a first in Business Studies BA(Hons), has enjoyed a meteoric career rise: she was Chief Executive of McDonald’s fast food chain, Head of Global Marketing for British Airways, Chief Executive of Halfords…

University of Brighton pro-bono legal clinic open for business

A new pro-bono legal clinic at the University of Brighton will provide legal advice for members of the public on issues such as business, housing, employment and more. The clinic was launched by Brontie Ansell, Senior Lecturer in the Brighton Business School, and will see law students giving free legal advice to clients under the…

Student Katy Croft graduated with her degree and a CIM Level 6 award

Marketing students achieve record CIM Diploma awards

In an outstanding effort 21 final year Marketing BSc(Hons) students were awarded both their BSc degree AND their CIM Level 6 Diploma in Professional Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing. The University also received a ‘Letter of commendation’ from the CIM for the excellent standard of results achieved by students for the Driving…

Hotel of Excellence project

The university’s hospitality, tourism, events and business management students will have the opportunity to take part in an exciting new project as part of their studies. The Hotel of Excellence Project is a collaboration between the council, the university and the View hotel in Eastbourne. The project will provide opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate students….

Mentoring opportunities

“Mentoring is a one-to-one, non-judgemental relationship in which an individual voluntarily gives time to support and encourage another. This relationship is typically developed at a time of transition in the mentee’s life and lasts for a period of time” At the University of Brighton we offer a range of mentoring opportunities to help you get…