Clearing 2017

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Kerry Burnett

Good luck to everyone receiving A-Level results tomorrow!
If your exams have gone differently from the way you expected, or you have had a change of heart about the course you want to do then Clearing can be a great way to start that journey.

Our Clearing hotline will be open on Thursday from 7am Call us on 01273 644000
Full advice about Clearing can be found on the University of Brighton website: www.brighton.ac.uk/clearing

Get to know us better and visit us at a Clearing information day
You’ll meet academics from your subject, take a tour of your campus and facilities and get advice about student finance, university life and accommodation. Find out more about Clearing information days.

Students’ month-long fund raising for RNLI

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Kerry Burnett

University of Brighton students held a month of events as part of their studies to raise money for the Royal National Lifeboat Institute in Eastbourne.

The students, who all study International Event Management, collected more than £800 from a recycled fashion show at the Loft Bar in Eastbourne, an exhibition of art from Cavendish School, The Haven School and Lindfield School, and pirate-themed ball. Continue reading →

Book now for the British Science Festival

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Kerry Burnett

Join our Dr Neil Maxwell at this year’s British Science Festival, taking place in Brighton from 5- 9 September, co-hosted by the University of Brighton and University of Sussex.

During this week, Dr Maxwell alongside a number of colleagues from other universities across the UK, will present an eclectic range of projects that showcase and celebrate the latest developments in scientific thinking. Continue reading →

Graduation ceremony experience for events student

Posted on July 20, 2017 by Kerry Burnett

International Event Management BA(Hons) student, Bronwyn Fetteroll, is gaining behind the scenes insight into the University of Brighton summer graduation ceremonies.

Bronwyn, who has just completed the first year of her course, has joined the university’s events team for three weeks to help organise and run the four day event which takes place at the end of July.

Bronwyn’s placement came about after she chatted to the Events Manager when her course went on a field trip to the Brighton Centre where the ceremonies are taking place. Continue reading →

The neglected injury in para sports

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Kerry Burnett

Concussion is a badly neglected issue in para sports worldwide, according to a team of experts led by Professor Nick Webborn OBE from the University of Brighton.

Professor Webborn and international experts, in an editorial published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, are calling on doctors, researchers and leading sports bodies to act now and to “state taking the issue seriously”. Continue reading →

Adam’s day at the races

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Kerry Burnett

Adam looks at the paddock at Brighton racecourse

Adam Powers was treated to a day at the races for a feature in the Racing Post – but came away somewhat less than enthused.

The Sport Journalism BA(Hons) student enjoyed his visit to Brighton Racecourse and while to sport is among the best attended in Britain, he felt many of his generation would find it a tad too expensive (entrance was £18), and not engaging enough.

He told the Racing Post: “I don’t feel like there’s enough happening during a day of racing, especially when it comes to holding the interest of this millennial generation, it needs more to keep you going. Continue reading →

Royal box for Nick

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Kerry Burnett

Professor Nick Webborn OBE, the university’s Clinical Professor of Sport and Exercise Medicine, was a guest in the Royal Box at Wimbledon.

Nick, honoured by the Queen for services to Paralympic Sports Medicine and the British Paralympic Association, and his wife Stephanie were in Centre Court on Friday to watch Britain’s Andy Murray and Heather Watson in their third round matches.

He said: “It was a wonderful experience – I felt very honoured.” Continue reading →

Beat the heat with science

Posted on July 7, 2017 by Kerry Burnett

The school’s Dr Neil Maxwell will be speaking at the British Science Festival in Brighton on Tuesday 5th September about what happens when the human body is exposed to extreme temperatures.

Find out more and book your place.

50 years of fitness and friendship

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Kerry Burnett

Find out what happened when the class of 1970 made a return trip to the University of Brighton’s Eastbourne campus.

Read the story

Selling award for hospitality placement student

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Kerry Burnett

International Hospitality Management BA(Hons) student, Lan Jin, has received an award for being Hilton Hotels second highest regional up-seller.

Lan spent her placement at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London near the Tower of London working in their front desk department. She joined the International Hospitality management course following a year at the University of Brighton International College. Continue reading →

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