School of Sport and Health Sciences

Sport science graduate careers – Harry McCulloch

Harry McCulloch graduate from the University of Brighton with a BSc in Sport Science in 2014. Since graduating he’s completed two internships, worked in professional rugby and has now made a career at the top of Women’s football in England. We caught up with him to learn about his career to date and his time…

Combining studying and international hockey

Lauren Roberts studied her undergraduate physical education degree with us. She has now returned to study and is training to be a teacher through the Teacher Apprenticeship. Lauren plays hockey for Wales and received her first senior international call up in 2019 as an undergraduate student. She was one of our sport scholarship students and…

Happy Café focuses on wellbeing

University of Brighton physiotherapy students and staff are getting together to focus on wellbeing in a new ‘Happy Café’ initiative. The first event took place in February and was attended by physiotherapy students on our undergraduate and postgraduate physiotherapy degrees and was led by Nicky Walker, lecturer in physiotherapy. Over the two hours students engaged…

Brighton graduate who lost both parents to AIDS awarded grant from Elton John Aids Foundation

Alumna receives $50,000 from Elton John AIDS Foundation to improve access to HIV care and education for youth in Uganda. Caroline Mukebezi, who graduated with a Master’s degree in Health Promotion, was awarded the grant for her project aimed at improving access to HIV response for vulnerable people – especially adolescents and young girls – in…

Scholarship funds ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity for nursing student

Emily Cleaver, Nursing (Child) BSc student, received The Sally Adams scholarship, which enabled her to visit the Philippines. Emily was awarded her scholarship last year and used the funding to facilitate a three-week placement opportunity. We caught up with Emily to find out more about receiving the scholarship and her visit to The Philippines. What did…

How football stadiums become classrooms

University of Brighton Sport Management BSc(Hons) students are being provided with a unique opportunity to get involved in major football events thanks to lecturer Mark Perryman‘s ‘day job’. Students were given the opportunity to work at Euro 2022 (the one the Lionnesses won), as well as past and future event including men’s and women’s England…

#BrightonMarathon: How to stay fit from training till after race day

For marathoners, keeping in shape is non-negotiable whether before, during and after race day. From what you eat to what you wear, here’s how to be ready. The secret to a successful marathon is always in the details. It is the little changes that make the difference. In addition to the weeks of training, there…

Physio working at the top of his game

Physio Sam Blanchard is working at the top of his game at one of the world’s biggest football clubs. Sam credits his learning experience at Brighton in helping him achieve his professional achievements and job at Manchester City Football Club. We caught up with him to find out more about his professional journey so far,…

Brighton Marathon Weekend partnership with University of Brighton provides opportunities for students

A three-year partnership will strengthen ties between the two organisations and create exciting chances for students to put their learning into practice. Organised by London Marathon Events (LME), the Brighton Marathon Weekend comprises the third largest marathon in the UK, a 10K and a free mile event. The University of Brighton has 18,000 students and 2,000…

Qualifying as a nurse through the apprenticeship route

The apprenticeship route combines study with work to achieve degree qualifications with the added bonus of employment in the same field. This allows students to apply what they learn on the programme directly to real-world scenarios. Having completed the Nursing Associate Higher Apprenticeship, Claire Barrett is now on the Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship. Claire tells us…