Staff and students visited the ‘Queer the Pier’ exhibition at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery as part of their course.
The students were all first-years studying on our Politics BA, Politics and International Relations BA and Politics, Sexuality and Gender BA – the visit aligned to the Politics in Practice module with a focus on the politics of museums and galleries. Continue reading “Queer the Pier exhibition visit”
Around 30 Politics students studying on our Politics, Politics and International Relations and Politics, Sexuality and Gender degrees took part in street art and graffiti tours around central Brighton.
The fieldtrip was part of the first-year module ‘Politics in Practice’ where students on our politics degrees consider both formal and informal forms of political action. Continue reading “Brighton graffiti tour for politics students”
A special event took place for criminology students to explore careers and the varied roles offered in the criminal justice system (CJS).
The event was organised by senior lecturer Hannah Thurston in response to feedback from students in the Your Voice survey. More than 30 students attended and were able to ask questions to the panels throughout the day via Padlet and verbally. Continue reading “Careers in the Criminal Justice System event”
Taylor Reehag is in the final year of our English Literature and Creative Writing BA(Hons). Read on to find out how they’re getting on and why Brighton is the right uni for them.
I have always been interested in storytelling, writing my own since I was about eight or nine, with the goal of eventually publishing. I am a strong believer that you should always do what you’re passionate about, and for me that was this. Continue reading “Studying English Literature and Creative Writing”
Asa Brennan is in the first year of our Psychology BSc(Hons). Read on to find out how they’re getting on and why Brighton is the right uni for them.
I am really interested in all aspects of Psychology after it being my favourite subject at A-Level. I know I want to pursue a career in Psychology although I’m still unsure about the direction I want to go in and the broad course allows me to explore so many different areas to find what I’m interested in. Continue reading “Studying Psychology at Brighton”
If you’re in year 12 or your first year of 6th form college, you have the chance to try out what it’s like to study at university at one of our summer schools.
We are offering residential and online summer schools, and all are free to attend. Continue reading “Try out university at a summer school”
Huge congratulations to Creative Writing BA student Olivia Shaw on her David Thomas Award win.
The annual award is open to second year students in the School of Humanities and Social Science who have a passion for filmmaking. The winner is provided with £500 towards the making of a short film or moving image piece that is aligned to the university’s global challenges of Equality & Inclusivity, Wellbeing, Climate Change, and Creative, Sustainable Economies. David is an alumnus who sadly passed away in 2013 and the award is funded by David’s family in his name.
We caught up with Olivia to find out what winning the award means and how it has helped her. Continue reading “Student wins award to create film”
LGBTQIA+ people in Brighton can now access specialist psychotherapy thanks to the city’s new Queer Therapy Hub.
The new service was set up by University of Brighton lecturer and researcher Charlotte Wilcox to help bridge the gap between traditional psychotherapy and queer-specific support. The Queer Therapy Hub provides a safe and inclusive space where clients can work with therapists who truly understand their lived experiences. Continue reading “Brighton academic launches city’s first dedicated queer therapy hub”
The University of Brighton is collaborating with Lewes FC to host an exhibition entitled ‘I feel therefore I resist’.
The exhibition aims to raise awareness of gender-based violence (GBV) and is part of an earlier research project which explored stories from women who experienced violence, which were interpreted by artists. Continue reading “Brighton unites with Lewes FC for GBV exhibition”
University of Brighton students are leading community workshops across Sussex offering people affected by cancer a meaningful way to share their experiences and find connection.
Words from the Waiting Room is a pioneering, community-driven creative project designed to help individuals impacted by cancer express their experiences through writing and collage. The initiative aims to provide a safe, inclusive space for participants to share their stories, foster support networks, and explore the emotional realities of a cancer diagnosis. Continue reading “University of Brighton students launch creative project to support people affected by cancer”
Brighton ranks 34th on Time Out’s 2025 list of the world’s 50 best cities, making it the third-highest ranked city in the UK.
A PhD scholarship focused on trans and non-binary inclusion has been launched by the University of Brighton in collaboration with The Paul Cottingham Trust.
The piece below was written by Creative Writing BA(Hons) student Erin Bell as part of their Literature in Practice module. Erin dissects AI’s place and impact on academia and explores the ethical and creative dilemmas it presents.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has swiftly laid its claim on the world and the internet over the past few years and with that has come a widespread concern about its development and what it’s capable of as its integrated into society. Siri and spellcheck are one thing, but generated AI programmes like ChatGPT have been given the spotlight and many wonder what this means for students and academia. Continue reading “Artificial Intelligence: What is its place in academia and how can we understand it better?”
The University of Brighton has climbed an impressive 16 places to secure a spot in the top 30 of the latest People & Planet University League, a prestigious ranking of 165 UK universities based on their environmental and ethical performance.
Brighton’s achievement also places it as the fourth most sustainable university in the South East, showcasing its leadership in sustainability within the region.
Continue reading “Brighton jumps into top 30 in new university sustainability league table”
Looking to take the next step in your academic or professional journey?
Join us for our Postgraduate Information Session on Wednesday 12 February 2025, from 3–6pm, across all three of our Brighton campuses.
A ground-breaking new online archive created by University of Brighton’s Dr Ailsa Grant Ferguson in collaboration with the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust offers a unique, immersive way to explore Hall’s Croft, the home of Susanna, eldest daughter of Anne and William Shakespeare. Continue reading “Pioneering digital experience opens a window into the home and history of Shakespeare’s eldest daughter”
At Brighton, we pride ourselves on offering History of Art and Design courses that encourage our students to critically examine how politics, culture and society influence design, art and art-making. Continue reading “Top Reasons to Study a History of Art and Design Degree at Brighton”
Professor Annebella Pollen
Wednesday 5 March 2025 at 6.30pm
Sallis Benney Theatre
University of Brighton
58-67 Grand Parade
Brighton, BN2 0JY
Book your place
Continue reading “Inaugural lecture from Professor Annebella Pollen”
Choosing the right degree is a big decision, especially when it comes to criminology and the social sciences. If you’re interested in understanding society, social issues, and how crime intersects with social justice, our Criminology and Sociology degrees offer an exciting and enriching academic journey.
Continue reading “Top Reasons to Study Criminology and Sociology at Brighton”
The University of Brighton is at the forefront of two groundbreaking research initiatives that unite the UK and India to address some of the world’s most pressing issues.
From rethinking housing design by learning from grassroots builders to empowering traditional artisans with contemporary tools, the two major research projects led by the University of Brighton highlight how creative innovation, sustainability and heritage can work hand-in-hand to build a better future and address urgent global challenges. Continue reading “University of Brighton champions UK-India collaboration to tackle environmental, economic, and social challenges”
At the University of Brighton, we’re here to support you in making the best start to your university journey. With our new postcode checker, you can quickly see if you’re eligible for our Brighton Boost financial support package, designed to help you with the cost of living and make everyday things just that little bit easier. Continue reading “Check if you’re eligible for £1,250 and a lower grade offer”
As we wrap up 2024, we want to take a moment to reflect on the past year’s achievements, milestones and stories that have shaped the year here at the University of Brighton.
There’s so much to celebrate – we’ve seen groundbreaking research, community impact and inspiring student success across every area of the university. Continue reading “Looking back on our 2024: A year of innovation, creativity and impact”
One of the most exciting and rewarding aspects of the Social Work course here at the University of Brighton is the opportunity to take part in a diverse range of placements.
We make sure that we offer placement opportunities in a wide range of social work sectors including child protection, mental health, support for asylum-seeking individuals and advocacy for vulnerable adults. Continue reading “Learning and growing though Social Work placement opportunities”
Your journey to starting the Social Work course here at Brighton begins with an interview. This is a chance to go beyond your grades on paper and helps us find out more about your motivations and readiness to work in the field. But that’s not all, the interview is also for you. It’s an opportunity for you to find out more about what the course is all about and allows you to get more of a feel for studying here at Brighton. Continue reading “What to Expect from the Social Work Interviews: Hear from our Students”
Starting university is a big step and here at Brighton we aim to make sure that every student feels supported and excited about starting this journey with us.
Our Welcome Week helps form a sense of belonging, giving you opportunities to get to know your fellow peers on the Social Work BSc course and ease the transition into university life. Continue reading “The Welcome Week Experience for Brighton’s Social Work BSc Students”
An arts-based approach to Transformative Justice can improve social cohesion and shows promise for reintegrating women with convictions into their communities, according to new report.
Women with convictions, including those who have served custodial sentences, have complex needs. They account for 13% of deaths of people on post-release supervision yet women represent under 5% of the prison population. Community responses are identified as the most effective to prevent reoffending, but community provision is inconsistent.
Continue reading “University of Brighton researcher part of team examining transformative justice for women”
Principal lecturer, Dr Anthony Leaker, recently appeared as a guest on a Heterodox Academy podcast.
Anthony is the author of Against Free Speech and for the podcast was in conversation with John Tomasi.
Anthony and John explore how free speech and reason, historically viewed as pillars of liberal democracy, can sometimes obscure deep-seated structural inequalities.
Continue reading “Podcast guest spot for lecturer”
Our Moulsecoomb campus open days take place on Saturday 19 October and Saturday 23 November.
Join us at our online event on 30 October between 2pm and 4pm to learn more about:
During the event you will be able to:
Accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, our PGDips prepare you to work as a professional counsellor.
The general public can now measure how kinky they are thanks to a new tool developed by University of Brighton psychology lecturer Dr Liam Wignall.
Continue reading “Psychology lecturer develops tool to measure how kinky people are”
The 30th Lavender Languages and Linguistics annual international conference (21-23 August) brings together researchers working at the intersections of language and sexuality, crossing boundaries of disciplines and global locations.
“I’ve made some excellent friendships at Brighton, within my module groups and the wider University, that I’m sure will last for many years to come.”
Continue reading “Student Alexei tells us about life on the Philosophy, Politics and Ethics degree”
“When I lived in Iran as a child someone gave me some psychology and sociology textbooks, and I was fascinated. Learning about the human psyche, understanding how we relate to each other and how we differ was a revelation. I never looked back.”
“I chose Brighton since I know the town for its amazing reputation for creativity. I thought studying here would be a great chance to learn and socialise with artistic people.”
Continue reading “Graduates 2024: Romina Valerio Martinez: History of Art and Design”
“Coming from a small town it was an amazing experience to move to Brighton, a city so full of life and colour. It will always have a special place in my heart, I have met some amazing people here, become a whole new version of myself and got a degree too!”
Continue reading “Graduates 2024: Cerys Pughsley: Fashion and Design History”
“I transferred to Brighton at the start of second year which was a very daunting experience but I was made to feel so welcomed and instantly felt as though my voice was heard.”
Continue reading “Graduates 2024: Poppy Phelps: Visual Culture”
“My favourite part of the course was the Writer in Residence module because this established that there was an appetite for remembrance work around the HIV / AIDS epidemic in the Brighton area, which became the basis for my dissertation and led me to create an archive and remembrance page for Brighton.”
Continue reading “How Brighton’s Creative Writing MA inspired Harry Hillery’s ongoing work”
“Eliza is probably the best tutor I’ve had in my entire education experience… She has always supported me and listened to me and most importantly she always had faith in me which really means a lot.”
Continue reading “Graduates 2024: Holly Owen: History of Art and Design”
“This role at Little Green Pig taught me that you can help the community with your skills, and as a writer it made me reflect about having no limits on telling a story, no matter what your age, background, and knowledge.”
If you’re holding an offer for a politics degree or still thinking about applying there’s lots you can do to get your learning off to the best possible start.
Here are our top recommendations for reading, listening and watching that cover some of the topics you’ll be studying at Brighton.
Continue reading “Preparing for your politics degree”