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
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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
“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
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
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
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!
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
“My placement at Lego never felt like work. The proudest moment was having two products I worked on hit the stores”
George Gilliatt, a Product Design student, did a year-long placement with Lego in Denmark. We spoke to him about this experience and his course. Read More
Media, Industry and Innovation students head to Sharing Social event
Connecting with people and being savvy is what our Media, Industry and Innovation degree is all about, so this event looking at AI and video marketing techniques for social media was an ideal field trip for these students. Read More
Media Studies module prompts visit to Royal Institution
The media studies module ‘Mediating Science and Technology’ looks at how scientific ideas are communicated to the public, so, as lecturer Ryan Burns tells us, it’s an ideal location for a field trip (plus it’s next to the Ritz in Mayfair). Read More
Printmaking graduate in solo Berlin show
Alumni Caroline Jane Harris’s exhibition A Three-Dimensional Sky is running until 11 May 11 at the Kristin Hjellegjerde Gallery. Read More
Painting trio included in prestigious art show
A current Fine Art Painting student and two graduates are displaying their work in an exhibition at the prestigious Delphian Gallery in London. Read More
Art and design students decorate hospital room
Volunteers from Architecture, Moving Image and Graphic Design have designed and painted a seaside-themed mural at the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital. Read More
Follow our Fine Art courses on Instagram
Each of our four Fine Art courses has its own Instagram feed – find out more about studying Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking and Fine Art Critical Practice at Brighton. Read More
Thinking of choosing Media Studies? Read on!
We chatted to Holly Smith who studied Media Studies BA(Hons) at Brighton – hear about her experiences of the course. Read More
Photography students show work in Toronto
Free event: Talent Talks – Getting ahead in the digital sector
Are you interested in forging a career in the creative and digital industries? Come to this free Wired Sussex Talent Talks event (Monday 25 March 6pm), with a range of guest speakers sharing practical advice, tips and strategies to finding work in the digital, media and tech sector. Read More
Follow our Fashion and Textiles accounts
Run by our students, technicians and staff, these Instagram accounts show you what it’s like to study fashion design, textile design and fashion communication at Brighton. Read More
Brighton inventions backed by investors
Investors are pledging thousands of pounds to boost two inventions by 3D Design & Craft graduates. Read More
University of Brighton’s Waste Zone exhibition in London highlights waste from construction
The University is hosting an international exhibition and seminar aimed at stepping up efforts to eliminate waste in the construction industry. Read More
“Brighton taught me to have more fun with my work”
Dan Woodger, graduate and professional illustrator, spoke at our Future Selves employability event which included alumni talks, visits from key industry figures and workshops and portfolio reviews. Watch three of our graduates speaking about life after uni. Read More
Have you seen the Painting and Printmaking exhibition at Hove Museum?
Final year students are currently displaying their work in the museum’s gallery space – and don’t miss lecturer Chris Stevens’ Facebook Live at 2.30pm on Thursday 14 March. Read More
“I’m so grateful to have been awarded a bursary by the Framework Knitters”
Textiles students Lily Rodgers and Molly O’Halloran have been given cash prizes by the Framework Knitters organisation. Read More
Architecture podcast just released
Lecturer Duncan Baker Brown discusses his inspiring work on the circular economy, the university’s Waste House and his ‘Waste Zone’ at London’s upcoming FutureBuild event. Read More
Make a pot at a free clay workshop
Pop in to the Grand Parade gallery on Thursday 7 March 11am-3pm to make a pot from Horse Hill clay. Read More
Course leader’s podcasting book gets rave review
A new book co-edited by Digital Film BA(Hons) course leader Dario Llinares is “the first comprehensive interdisciplinary collection of academic work on the topic of podcasting within a media and cultural studies lens”. Read More
Spring Forward festival celebrates women in digital culture
Check out the events taking place as part of this month-long event sponsored by the University of Brighton. Read More
Performance as Research workshop
A free interactive workshop for all Brighton PhD students is taking place at Grand Parade on 5 April 2019. Read More
Come to a free literary salon event!
Join high-profile writers including Paris Lees, Araminta Hall and Damian Barr and as they share anecdotes and advice at the University’s new literary salon series (1, 11, 25 March and 29 April). Read More
Watch course leader Gem Barton talk about making it in the digital sector
Barbican curator selects Photography MA grads
For Source magazine’s annual graduate choices, three of the five chosen photographers are from our own MA – congratulations to Greta Lorimer, Lee Copleston and Sarah Le Brocq. Read More
“I worked for a company who are one of Chanel’s biggest textile designers”
Meet Eve Row-Care, the Textiles BA(Hons) student who created the textile design for one of the world’s most coveted accessories while on placement. Read More
Sustainable Design on Facebook
Join our Facebook group for students who have studied Sustainable Design from 2009 onwards. Read More
MA Sustainable Design exhibition
Come to Mithras House to see a showcase of work by students – runs 31 January – 14 February. Read More
Dis/Ordinary architecture project
A Hermit’s Wonderland exhibition
Fine Art Painting student Elliot Nehra has a solo show on at the Coachwerks in Brighton – pop in and see his work! Read More
Art show opens at Grand Parade this Friday
(Im)material, a show of work by second year Fine Art Printmaking and Critical Practice students opens at the Grand Parade Gallery this week.
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Did you know about these studio facilities?
At our Watts building there are specialist facilities for use by all students and staff across the university. Book now! Read More
Craft MA graduate starts Crafts Council hothouse scheme
Graduate Louise Bell has been chosen for the Crafts Council’s 2019 hothouse programme which supports talented makers at the start of their career. Read More
Graphic design alumni chats all things coding with current students
This month our Graphic Design and Illustration students enjoyed a creative coding workshop with designers Rifke Sadleir and Kevin Beck from Multiple States agency. Read More
The Print Square – limited edition prints
Third rear BA(Hons) Photography students have launched an initiative which allows the public to purchase an individual ‘Artist Proof Print’ created in advance of their entry into the market. Read More
Flying vacuum cleaner designed by Product Design student
VacHumme, created by student Tom Harding, is an almost fully automated ‘dusting drone’. It operates via an AI mapping function and is designed to fly around a single room, cleaning every surface it can reach. Read More
Showcase your creativity at the Grand Parade gallery
Join 3D students for a ceramics workshop
Fancy trying your hand at ceramics in the New Year? Our 3D Design and Craft students are running a taster evening in January. Read More
“After visiting the University of Brighton there was no other option, this was where I needed to be”
Photographer Lottie Wilson who graduated this summer is interviewed about her new exhibition, her university experience, her inspirations and her plans for the future. Read More
Fashion Communication students work together
In a challenging project led by tutor Steph John, Fashion Communication students worked together creating entire magazines around different themes. We joined them for the day to see how it went. Read More
Brighton academic to write British Council history
History of Art and Design academic Annebella Pollen has won a competitive commission to write a popular history of the British Council’s Visual Arts Department and Collection. Read More
New jewellery book for 3D Design and Craft lecturer
Simon Bliss, Senior Lecturer on the 3D Design and Craft BA(Hons), explores the relationship between jewellery and modernism in the inter-war period in Europe and America with a particular focus on France and Germany. Read More
How to become an architect – the process explained
At Brighton, we offer the qualifications required for every stage in becoming a fully-fledged architect. Here, Ben Sweeting, Architecture BA(Hons) course leader, explains out how to get there. Secret: it’s not seven full years at uni! Read More
Rankin ‘in conversation’ at University of Brighton
Last week Photography BA and MA enjoyed a visit from renowned photographer Rankin who talked to students about his career, from launching Dazed & Confused to his current projects. Read More
Tokyo trip for professor ahead of Olympics
Professor of Architecture Andre Viljoen is one of four urban agriculture experts travelling to Tokyo this week ahead of the Olympic Games in 2020. Read More
Arts Thread x Greenpeace award for 3D alumna
Ellen Mulcrone who studied 3D Design & Craft at Brighton has won the Disrupt Black Friday design competition with her project Tensegrity. Read More
Painting graduate in solo Brussels show
Edward Liddle, who received a First in Fine Art Painting from the University of Brighton, is showing his Carrement! exhibition at the prestigious Centrale for Contemporary Art in Brussels. Read More
School of Architecture and Design open day today
Our brilliant staff have been speaking to packed out audiences and showing them around our creative spaces today at our Moulsecoomb open day. Read More
New Cinematologists episode – listen now
Dario Llinares who leads our Digital Film degree co-hosts the popular film podcast – the latest episode went out today and focuses on David Lowery’s A Ghost Story. Read More
Photography lecturer has solo exhibition
Zoe Childerley’s exhibition ‘Beyond the Pale’ exhibition is inspired is by the artist walking the length this border during an artist’s residency in Northumberland in 2016. Read More
Careers fair: Weds 7 Nov
Come along to the university’s careers fair at the Amex football stadium by our Falmer campus. Download the app for the guide to what’s happening on the day. Read More
Brighton to become a ‘creative engine room’
A new ‘creative engine room’ to generate art that responds to urgent environmental challenges including climate change has been launched, hosted by the School of Media. Read More
Come to the Cream launch 2018!
The annual showcase of graduate photography talent opens this Friday 2 November at our Edward Street building – all welcome at the private view, 6.30-8pm. Read More
Brighton Illustration Fair this weekend (3-4 Nov)
Confirmed guests this year include Atelier Bingo, Maria Midttun, Laurie Rowan and Ryan Gillett – head to the University of Brighton’s Sallis Benney Theatre and gallery spaces for exhibitors, guests, talks, exhibitions and more. Read More
Launch of Design Brighton at i360
Tomorrow (Wednesday 24 Oct) sees the launch of a new design week focused on the city’s rich built environment and promoting Brighton’s global reputation as a city that has design and diversity at its core. Read More
Inclusive Arts student makes Disability Power 100 list 2018
Jess Starns, founder of ‘Dyspraxic Me’ was announced as one of the most influential people with a disability in the UK at a reception at the South Bank Centre last night. Read More
Grants available for care-experienced students
Have you spent any time in the care of a local authority or are you care experienced? If yes, you could be eligible to apply for a non-repayable award of £350 from The Pyrus Trust. Read More
Printmaking student takes unique approach to cyanotype printing
Vote for Felicity!
2018 Fine Art Painting graduate Felicity Meacham has been nominated for The Graduate Art Prize 2018 for her painting I’m Alright, Hiding Tonight. Click through for the link to vote.
It’s Nice That chat to Brighton illustrator about new music vid
Watch 2018 Illustration graduate Alice Bloomfield’s film for Blood Loss by Puma Blue. Read More
Are you a Brighton Freshtival pass holder?
On Friday 28 September, the Radio 1 Rave Lounge is coming to Brighton featuring Radio 1’s Annie Mac, Danny Howard and special guest. Book your ticket now! Read More
What are your expectations of uni life?
This week our new Media and Environmental Communication BA(Hons) students worked in groups to create collages of their ideas about what life at Brighton will hold. Read More
Get to know Brighton <3
Watch our new film about our wonderful city.
Digital Film launch Instagram feed
Our Digital Film BA(Hons) course has started its own feed – follow now! Staff on this excellent course include Dario Llinares who runs the popular Cinematologists podcast. Read More
Digital Music and Sound Arts showreel 2018
The students on our Digital Music and Sound Arts BA(Hons) produce some truly brilliant and eclectic work – watch their showreel. Read More
Students and staff part of Brighton Digital Festival
The creatitivity and innovation of the city is celebrated and explored at this annual festival (13 September – 13 October 2018) which of course sees contributions from our staff and students from our media subjects. Read More