School of Sport and Health Sciences

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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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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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New facilities at the Falmer campus

Development work at our Falmer campus is well underway and in January our Sport and Health Complex opened its doors Newly opened leisure facilities included a gym, dance and fitness studio, spin studio and a social area. The next phase of the development will see the opening of the swimming pools, two show court hall, …

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Postgraduate information sessions

Join us on Wednesday 14 February for our Postgraduate information sessions. Our postgraduate information sessions are a great way to learn more about postgraduate study and research at Brighton and explore opportunities for you. As well as the option to attend talks about finance and admissions, you’ll also be able to meet lecturers, researchers and…

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University Of Brighton 2023 highlights

2023 has been another extraordinary year at the University of Brighton with world-leading research, major awards and new facilities for our students, staff and the community. Check out some of the highlights from our incredible Brighton students, staff and alumni in our 2023 review. Season’s greetings and a happy new year!

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Get ready for your health degree interview!

Join our online event and get top tips for you healthcare degree interview: Wednesday 10 January 2024 5–6pm Online The event will include a live talk with one of our health admissions tutors where you’ll learn more about how our interviews work and how you can prepare. There will also be plenty of time to…

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Rafting day for trainee PE teachers

A group of 50 students headed to the Cuckmere River and Buzz Active Outdoor Centre at the start of their degree. The students are studying Physical Education BA(Hons) with QTS (qualified teacher status) and the trip provided a great way for students to get to know each other and work together. During the day students…

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Flying high: researchers take to zero gravity to improve lower limb wound treatment in space

Researchers from the School of Sport and Health Sciences and the Centre of Regenerative Medicines and Devices at the University of Brighton, will analyse a pioneering lower limb test kit in zero gravity to learn more about wound healing in space and improve diagnosis here on earth. Led by Rachel Forss, the team will conduct…

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Starting at uni with us in 2023?

We know you’re going to have a brilliant time here! Our getting ready for university pages are full of useful information to help you get your student life off to the best possible start. We have also organised a range of online Belong at Brighton events for School of Sport and Health Science students: Wednesday 12…

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Explore our summer schools

Our summer schools programme offers you the chance to experience what it’s like to study at university. They’ll help you to decide what’s right for you after sixth form or college. Our summer schools take place in July, and we offer three options: on-campus residential (staying overnight in halls) on-campus non-residential online All our summer…

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