“My final year project has been concentrated around memory, specifically my earliest childhood memories.” Read More
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Graduates 2020: Hattie Malcomson-Lifford: Fine Art Painting
“The central subject of my practice is the process of women empowerment in the context of contemporary society.” Read More
Graduates 2020: Alice Gompels: Illustration
“I’m a filmmaker and my work is centred around public engagement and documentary.” Read More
3D Design and Craft student Izzy hosts Crafts Council webinar
Izzy Roope was invited to host an event called Rethinking the Graduate Show which featured guest speakers including Product Design course leader James Tooze. Read More
“Working at home in my garage has meant finding new ways to develop my practice”
During lockdown Fine Art Painting student George Coll has been selling prints of her abstract works with all proceeds going to NHS Charities Together. Read More
Still, Here (an exhibition) by Kirsty Atek
Watch this powerful three-minute film made by Illustration BA(Hons) student Kirsty Atek about her lockdown exhibition of work Still, Here which looks at space and what it means to belong. Read More
Wondering if studying the arts is vocational enough? New British Academy report shows the benefits
Qualified for the Future (May 2020) demonstrates the tangible benefits of skills developed in the arts, humanities and social sciences to the UK workforce, economy and society, not only now but in the future.
University wins 5G research grant
A School of Media team at the University of Brighton has been awarded more than £37,000 to explore the potential that 5G holds for the games and performing arts sectors. Read More
A very timely project
These are difficult times and in recognition of the theme of Kindness in Mental Health Awareness Week, Product Design student Benjamin Ronnie has been speaking about his very relevant and timely project.
Pandemic Encounters ::: being [together] in the deep third space
School of Art professor Paul Sermon collaborates with artists on online performance installation (Saturday, May 23, 12pm-1.30pm). Read More
Gender equality awards for the School of Art and School of Media
The School of Art, School of Media and School of Health Sciences have achieved Bronze awards from Advance HE’s Athena SWAN Charter in recognition of their commitment to gender equality. Read More
Got questions before you start? Read our FAQs for art courses
We have put together the most frequently asked questions from our recent School of Art online Q&A. Read More
Dezeen praises Brighton MArch students’ digital student show
The influential design publication has published a piece on the 12 first- and second-year students who are part of the Design is Research Studio taught by Charles Holland and Holly Lang, for their work on the theme of Ecological Aesthetics. Read More
Join our School of Architecture and Design online Q&A event: Tuesday 12 May, 1-3pm
Got any questions about studying Architecture, Interior Architecture or Product Design at Brighton? If you’re an applicant or thinking of applying then sign up for an informal online chat with lecturers and students on the course. Read More
Printmaking graduate leads online tutorial today
Rose Electra Harris who graduated from our Printmaking BA(Hons) leads a painting class for Partnership Editions at 7pm on Wednesday 29 April – sign up now! Read More
Photography exchange exhibition 2020
For the ninth year, students from Brighton’s Photography BA(Hons) programme have exchanged images with students on the Image Arts course at Ryerson University, Toronto – see the work here. Read More
BAFTA winning director Mark Jenkin online Q&A on Friday 1 May, 10am
School of Media students are invited to join director, editor, screenwriter, cinematographer and producer Mark Jenkin (Bait, 2019) for this exciting online guest visit.
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Graphics and Illustration students working in lockdown
Follow our first years’ tip of the day and pics of their isolation stations on their Graphosandillos Instagram feed. Read More
Product Design course leader heads team making vital equipment for NHS
James Tooze assembled the team from the School of Architecture and Design to respond to an urgent call for more PPE for those working with patients with coronavirus.
Follow Printmaking on Instagram
Find out what’s happening on the course via the Printmaking Instagram feed. Read More
Crits across the world film
Take a look at how our Sustainable Design MA students and lecturers have critiqued each other’s work from all over the world during the coronavirus lockdown.
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Brighton sustainable design studio’s new portable charger
The charger, powerful enough to charge a smartphone over five times, has been designed by Gomi, a company co-run by Tom Meades who graduated from the University of Brighton in 2017 in 3D Design and Craft BA(Hons). Read More
Been asked to create an online portfolio?
Due to the coronavirus outbreak, many of our arts and media courses are replacing an interview with online portfolio submission – read our tips for making your work stand out digitally. Read More
Film critic Mark Kermode praises lecturer’s podcast
The Cinematologists podcast run by lecturer Dario Llinares, course leader of the University of Brighton’s Film BA(Hons), was praised by respected film critic Mark Kermode in a Guardian article on the best in culture right now. Read More
Gallery programme moves online
CANCELLED: Have a t-shirt made by Printmaking students!
Printmaking students are hosting a fundraiser by printing you a one-off t-shirt – head along to see them at Falmer (12 March) and Cockroft (30 April). Read More
Solo show for Printmaking course leader
Phil Tyler who leads our Printmaking BA(Hons) will be exhibiting his new work at the Zimmer Stewart Gallery in Arundel near Brighton 4-25 April 2020. Read More
Design and Craft graduate nominated for prestigious craft prize
Darshana Raja has been nominated for the The Loewe Foundation Craft Prize which has a prize of 50,000 euros .
Join the School of Architecture and Design for the launch of LOADED 2020
The show opens on Friday 6 March at 4.30pm on 3rd floor of Mithras House and features work from 20+ staff and students in the school exploring genders and identities in architecture and design. Read More
Artists highlight research aimed at combating antibiotic resistance to TB
The University of Brighton is funding artists Anna Dumitriu and Alex May to bring together “creative visualisation, 3D technologies and BioArt to engage diverse audiences”. Read More
Competition open for mural design – enter by 27 April
Brighton Racecourse is running a competition for a University of Brighton student to showcase their work at the venue. Read More
Product Design graduates launch new Enayball prototype at event with Alison Lapper
The designers behind the Enayball painting device for wheelchair users are running a workshop on 23 March at Phoenix Art to launch the improved version of their device. Read More
3D graduate Luke Fuller exhibits in London group show Tectonics
Luke will be showing his clay work inspired by the parallel layers of rock strata built up over time at the in London from 27 Feb – 9 April. Read More
“Don’t waste the waste” construction firms urged
Sustainability expert and Senior Architecture Lecturer Duncan Baker-Brown is hosting an international exhibition and seminar aimed at promoting the circular economy at FutureBuild in London (3-5 March), along with 27,000 industry ‘influencers and shapers’.
Are you following our Photography degrees on Instagram?
Follow the account @uobphotography to get a flavour of our courses and see the best of our student and staff photography, recommendations, exhibitions, events and more. Read More
Follow our Textiles courses on Instagram
Our Textiles BA and MA Instagram feed showcases the work and life of students, events and ‘interesting stuff’ from the degrees. Read More
Graduate Yen Wong picked to show at London fashion Week
Womenswear designer Yen who recently graduated from Fashion Design with Business Studies BA(Hons) has been chosen by Graduate Fashion Week Presents to show her 2020 Spring/Summer collection at the major international fashion showcase taking place 14-16 February.
Illustration graduate brings the Brontës to life
Read a Guardian interview with graphic novelist by Isabel Greenberg about Glass Town, her book based on the Brontë sisters. Read More
Future Selves 2020 starts today!
Graphic Design and Illustration students start a week of talks and events today to help them consider their ‘future selves’. Follow the Instagram feed for updates. Read More
Sustainable Design MA exhibition
See work by our talented students at this show at Mithras House which runs from 31 January to 19 February, open 5 – 8pm.
Alison Lapper MBE joins Brighton Fringe as Freedom Season Ambassador
The artist, television presenter and speaker who studied fine art at Brighton says she is “thrilled and excited”. Read More
Media lecturer to present on BBC 3
Dr Lance Dann is presenting a documentary on BBC Radio 3 this coming Sunday on the immersive media and art. Read More
Fine Art Painting graduate Sola Olulode has solo show in London
Sola, who graduated in 2018 and was shortlisted for the Evening Standard Art Prize 2018, has an exhibition ‘Where the Ocean Meets the Beach. Read More
Print in Motion exhibition
Head to our Edward Street building to see this show (17-24 January) by students from our Printmaking BA(Hons) and Moving Image BA(Hons).
Follow Fine Art MA on Instagram
Follow our feed for exciting art and art events! Read More
MA Fine Art graduate Elizabeth Eade has first major solo show
“I know you are but what am I” is a presentation of new work by Elizabeth Eade, winner of the 2018 HIX Award, at the Hix Gallery in London (17 January – 15 March 2020).
Photography BA(Hons) graduate is official Golden Globes photographer
Alexi Lubomirski, who also photographed Prince Harry and Megan Markle’s wedding, captured the reactions of the 2020 Golden Globe winners after they received their awards. Take a look at his pictures of actors including Joaquin Phoenix, Brad Pitt, Renee Zellwegger and Laura Dern.
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Digital Film graduate honoured by the Queen
University of Brighton graduate Samson Rattigan received a British Empire Medal in the Queen’s New Year Honours, one of the youngest people to receive the honour. Read More
Magazine spread for 3D grads
Luke Fuller and Katie Spragg, who both studied 3D Design & Craft BA(Hons), have been featured in the latest Crafts Magazine. Read More
Breastfeeding research highlighted in short film
The Arts and Humanities Research Council have made a film about the work of University of Brighton research student and lecturer Sally Sutherland which looks at the social and cultural barriers to public breastfeeding.
“We all want to learn more about how we can improve both ourselves and the world”
Here, Sustainable Design MA student Suzanne Smulders tells us why she chose the course, what she’s working on, what inspires her and how the teaching staff have guided her practice. Read More
Brighton graduate Helen Cammock is (one of four!) Turner Prize winners
In an unexpected announcement the 2019 Turner Prize has been shared between all four nominees, including Photography graduate Helen Cammock, who said “they wanted to make a “collective statement” at a time when there was “already so much that divides and isolates people and communities”. Read More
“It was hard work and I did have the occasional melt down!”
Luxury women’s wear designer Ong Pairam graduated from the University of Brighton with a BA(Hons) in Fashion and Business in 2008 – here he tells us about his latest collection and his time at Brighton. Read More
“It is both very challenging and exciting. The tutors are so inspiring, friendly and extremely helpful”
Hanna Jujka, a first year BA(Hons) Illustration student who has won a national Christmas card competition, talks about her tutors at Brighton. Read More
Follow our Sustainable Design MA
See what’s happening on the course on their Instagram feed. Read More
Win an artist’s residency in Italy
Open to students and recent graduates, a new partnership between the University of Brighton and Mahler & LeWitt Studios means an artist has a unique opportunity to develop their practice with a residency in Italy followed by an exhibition at Brighton’s Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) between May – September 2020. Read More
Helen Cammock in conversation on BBC Radio 4
Photography graduate and Turner Prize 2019 nominee Helen Cammock is featured on Only Artists in conversation with playwright and screenwriter Suhayla El Bushra. Read More
Painting Oxbridge’s first female professor
A Brighton Illustration graduate has been commissioned to create a portrait of the first female Oxbridge professor. Read More
Animator grad named as Young Gun in New York awards
Steph Hope who graduated from Illustration BA(Hons) at the University of Brighton in 2015 will receive a prize in New York next week as a part of the Young Guns 17 awards. Read More
MA students shortlisted for Signature Art Prize
MA Craft student Zahra Priddle and MA Fine Art student Jake Francis have both been nominated in the Sculpture category for the 2019 Signature Art Prize. Read More
University opens Centre for Contemporary Arts this weekend
Come and celebrate the opening of the first major contemporary arts space in Brighton for 20 years in the Grand Parade building’s beautifully refurbished new galleries and theatre – launch party Friday 19 October, 6-10pm
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Brighton Digital Festival event Data, Health and the Arts on Wednesday 23 October, 6.30-8pm, Phoenix Art Space
What opportunities and challenges do digital data tools and technologies present for health and wellbeing? Come along and hear a panel of exciting speakers discuss this topic as part of the Brighton Digital Festival.
£6,000 bursary for Architecture student
Brighton student, Vivian Wall, has won a bursary from the Royal Institute of Architects (RIBA).
Join us for Big Build Wednesday
Students are invited to Big Build Wednesday, happening every Wednesday afternoon for the duration of the building works outside Mithras House. Read More
“But what does media have to do with geography?”
Chanelle Manton, who studied Media and Environmental Communications BA(Hons), explains how this unique course blends these two important subjects and has led to her PhD study. Read More
Sustainable Design MA graduate shows work at London Design Fair
Sally Sutherland, now a PhD student at Brighton, will be exhibiting her work as part of a high-profile design research event at the London Design Fair at the Old Truman Brewery from 19 – 22 September. Read More
Interior Architecture course leader wins national teaching award for ‘hands-on’ and ‘inspiring’ teaching
Gem Barton has been awarded a National Teaching Fellow by Advance HE in recognition of her services in her field.
“The world needs more compassion”
Award-winning artist and 3D Design and Craft alumna Phoebe Cummings told University of Brighton graduates at their awards ceremony: “The challenges the world faces as we move into the future demand people think creatively, to question, problem solve and collaborate.” Read More
Solo exhibition for Fine Art Painting graduate
Sophie Hulf, winner of the inaugural Cass Art & Phoenix Brighton Studio Award which sees University of Brighton students win a year’s free studio space, is showing paintings made during the her time spent at Phoenix Brighton Studios in a show called Vessel.
How do we meet the challenges of the climate emergency?
Watch Architecture tutor and circular economy expert Duncan Baker-Brown explain how architects can develop a crucial new role in tackling the climate emergency through reuse of natural resources.
Rosanna Brocklesby and Sara Rajkovic nominated for Architects Journal award
The contenders for this year’s AJ Student Prize have been announced for the awards which see projects from each of the UK’s 51 RIBA-accredited architecture schools recognised. Read More
Eva Jonas wins Photograd Instagram takeover
Photography graduate Eva Jonas has won the BA Graduate Instagram takeover with Photograd – look out for her work on their feed from 12-18 August. Read More
Graphic Designer Megan Chandler wins gold for campaign to tackle homelessness
Third year Graphic Design student Megan has won a Creative Conscience Award for her ‘Off The Streets’ concept campaign aiming to reduce the stigma of homelessness whilst ensuring the money given to homeless people is spent in a non self-destructive way. Read More
Photography MA alumni in London show
Corinne Silva and Lisa Barnard are showing work in the current Her Ground: Women Photographing Landscape exhibition at Flowers Gallery in London. Read More
An artistic response to the Anthropocene
The University of Brighton is co-hosting an exhibition and programme of events based around the Anthropocene – curated by a Brighton graduate. Read More
3D Design student Laila scoops New Designers award
Congratulations to Laila Laurel on winning the New Designers Belmond award for her ‘manspreading’ chair design. Read More
Students run clay workshop at museum
Last month students from Design and Craft BA(Hons) ran a national Crafts Council event called Hey Clay at Ditchling Museum, working with the public to produce letters in clay. Read More
Student’s solution to ‘manspreading’ picked up by national press
Laila Laurel who graduated from 3D Design and Craft this year designed a chair which is designed to keep men’s legs from encroaching onto other seats – a story featured in the Independent and online i newspaper. Read More
Fashion Comms students most nominated at Graduate Fashion Week
We’re so proud of our six Fashion Communication with Business Studies students for making their course THE MOST nominated course across the country at the recent GFW. Read More
Artist Kellie Miller celebrates graduates with awards and exhibition
Work by winning students Joe Bulman (3D Design & Craft), Ani Grimes and Alastair Farley (Fine Art Painting) will be displayed at the Kellie Miller Art Gallery from 24 June – 1 July 2019. Read More
Digital Film Festival awards update
The celebration of moving image work from across the School of Media took place at the fantastic Lewes Depot last week and was a lively night featuring videos by students from Digital Film, Moving Image, Fashion Communications with Business Studies, Media Production and Design for Digital Media. Find out who took home the prizes!
Fashion students’ collab on show at Clerkenwell Design Week
For this years Clerkenwell Design Week festival, fashion design and fashion communication students collaborated with floor design company Forbo. Read More
Graduates 2019: Ellen Gilbert: Fine Art Painting
“My artistic practice is centred on revealing the invisible technological environment that we are in and surrounded by.”
Feiyi Huang wins at Graduate Fashion Week
Congratulations to Fashion Communications student Feiyi Huang who has scooped the Fashion Photography Award at GFW. Read More
School of Architecture & Design graduate show – the countdown is on
The exhibition opens this weekend – make a date to see the final-year work of students on Architecture, Product Design and Interior Architecture. Read More
Fashion students nominated for awards at Graduate Fashion Week
Huge congratulations to Fashion students Dorothy Williams (main image) and Trevor Tam who have been selected for Best Of and the Gala Awards Show. Watch this space…
Brighton students showing at Graduate Fashion Week today
Selected students will be showing their collections in London today and you can tune in for the live stream!
How was it for you? Podcast sees students reflect on their time at Brighton
Graduating arts and humanities students Annie, Jamie and Briar look back at their time at the University of Brighton in our latest podcast. Read More
Fashion students display designs in White Company store
Outfits designed by University of Brighton fashion students will be on display at the Brighton branch of The White Company clothing brand on Wednesday evening (6pm to 8pm). Read More
UOB Digital Media Festival 2019
Digital Film students will be showcasing their final-year films on the big screen at this annual festival at Lewes Depot on Tuesday 28 May at 7pm. Come along! Read More
Media Studies lecturers commended for innovative teaching
Ryan Burns and Iestyn George were recognised at the 2019 Brighton Student Union awards. Read More
How we got here – 2019 graduates
We spoke to four graduating students about their experiences of studying arts subjects at Brighton. Hear what they had to say! Read More
British Fashion Council award for student Andy Froud
The BFC have announced four competition winners for 2019 at its annual Colleges Council Graduate Preview Day and Fashion with Business BA(Hons) student Andy Froud is one of them. Read More
Podcast with Alex Zambelli
Dr Alex Zambelli, Senior Lecturer in the School of Architecture and Design, talks about his research on urban commons and the comparisons between architecture and archaeology. Read More
Award success for Sequential Design graduate
Rupert Murrell’s moving film Island of Grief won an award at this week’s Charity Film Awards. Read More
One month until Graduate Show!
Come and see fine art, photography, film, fashion, 3D design, textiles, graphics, illustration, architecture and much more at our annual graduate show in June (1- June at Grand Parade and Edward Street and 8–14 June 2019 at Moulsecoomb). Read More
Helen Cammock nominated for Turner Prize
University of Brighton Photography alumna Helen Cammock is one of four artists nominated for the 2019 Turner Prize. Read More
“Lucia’s Tate commission shows the strong entrepreneurial spirit of Brighton students”
Final year student Lucia Vinti was commissioned to illustrate the families guide for the current Van Gogh and Britain exhibition at Tate Britain. Read More
Follow University of Brighton courses on social media
Follow University of Brighton courses on social media to get a flavour of what is happening on our degrees and MAs day to day. Read More
Show and Tell: the Image in Research exhibition
Francis Hodgson, Professor in the Culture of Photography, has curated this exhibition at our Edward Street gallery (29 April – 10 May) showcasing how imagery has become an integral part of today’s research. Read More
