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#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…

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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,…

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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…

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Claire Barrett student nurse

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…

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Executive Head provides guidance to future PE teachers

PGCE and School Direct physical education trainee teachers were provided with valuable professional advice when executive Head Teacher of Gildredge House School, Craig Bull, spoke to them about securing their first teaching position. Craig is an alumni member of the University of Brighton and studied a BA in Physical Education with Qualified Teacher Status 20…

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Marcus Condon

My career in strength and conditioning

Marcus Condon is a two time University of Brighton graduate – we caught up with him to find out how studying at Brighton set him up in his career. My studies I studied the BSc in Sport and Exercise Science from 2018-2021 for my undergraduate degree, and then the MSc in Strength & Conditioning for…

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Lecturer helping to make a difference in Zimbabwe

Senior Lecturer in physiotherapy, Dr Hazel Horobin, will be helping to improve physiotherapy in community settings in Zimbabwe as part of the CREATE PhD Programme. The CREATE PhD Programme, with funding from the Wellcome Trust, is supporting PhD fellows to address existing and emerging global health challenges. The five-year programme pairs 25 UK health professionals…

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Secondary school revision day

PGCE and School Direct Trainee PE teachers organised a V-Cert revision day for year 11 pupils from Peacehaven Community School. The focus of the day was to develop the pupils understanding of fitness and sport specifically related to Unit 3 of the new V-Cert qualification now being offered in some secondary schools. Pupils were provided with…

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Student shortlisted for Nursing Times award

Huge congratulations to student Emma Hansford who has been shortlisted in the Student Nursing Times Awards 2024. Emma is a third year student on our Nursing (Adult) BSc(Hons) degree and has been shortlisted in the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Sustainability’ category alongside four other student nurses. Emma was encouraged to make an application to the awards…

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SHARE 2024 conference

Tuesday 25 June 2024 10am to 4.30pm Online SHARE is an online conference co-hosted by the University of Brighton’s School of Sport and Health Sciences, Brighton and Sussex Medical School and the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare. The event will include keynote talks, oral presentations and posters around this year’s theme of:  Fast-tracking resilient and environmentally…

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