(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
Staff and students have an opportunity to showcase projects, ideas and discussion as part of an experimental programme in spring 2019.
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
Photo Insight magazine have profiled current printmaking student, Jill Flower.
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
Professor welcomes new students to the School of Architecture and Design
Bridal award for student
Fashion with Business Studies BA(Hons) student Holly-Ann Tullett has picked up the Student Designer of the Year Award at a major bridal show. Read More
New student? Hit the Ground Running!
Congratulations to everyone who’s joining the university in 2018. There are a few things to do before you get here Read More
FT praises Photography grad in four-page article
Joe Pettet-Smith who graduated in 2017 has been given excellent publicity for his evocative photography work completed while studying at Brighton in national newspaper the Financial Times. Read More
Building a responsible economy
“Buildings should be constructed as ‘material stores’ and designed for re-assembly in the future”, according to leading Brighton architect and senior lecturer Duncan Baker-Brown. Read More
Photography grad and visiting tutor Helen Cammock wins prestigious prize
A visiting tutor for our Photography courses and Photography BA(Hons) alumni, Helen has been announced as the winner of the Max Mara Art Prize for Women. Read More
Looking to start a career in TV?
The Edinburgh TV Festival’s FREE entry-level TV talent scheme, The Network, is open for applications until 27 April. Read More
MA Fine Art auction 23-27 April
Get your hands on an original artwork at a week-long auction in the Grand Parade foyer! Read More
“The course was very special, I learnt something new every day”
One of our first MA Craft graduates Louise Bell features on the cover of the latest Emerging Potters magazine and talks about her life-changing experience on the course. Read More
International award for Freya
Brighton graduate Freya Richmond has won an international award for design, the only designer from the UK among the three winners of the Printeriors 2018 design competition. Read More
Digital Media Arts MA students assist at sold-out production
The Old Market’s premiere of this hi-tech VR show has been the perfect learning platform for students on our respected Digital Media Arts masters course. Read More
“I felt like a real-life working journalist”
Multimedia Broadcast Journalism student Aishah Rahman told us how she has benefitted from the opportunities the course has offered. Read More
Helen Kennedy on Lara Croft reboot
Our Head of the School of Media is quoted in a Hollywood Reporter article on feminist critics’ response to the new Tomb Raider movie. Read More
MBJ students report from parliament
As part of their studies in reporting government and politics, Year 1 Multimedia Broadcast Journalism students toured the Houses of Parliament. Read More
No Longer the ManMADE Object
Come along to hear from women leaders, makers and creatives in science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics at Grand Parade on Wednesday 28 March at 4.30pm. Read More
Professor becomes Fellow
Professor Karen Cham, the University’s Professor of Digital Transformation Design in the School of Media, has been made a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (RSA). Read More
Serial Mom screening tonight!
Film & Screen Studies’ Secret Cinema is on tonight and showing the John Waters classic. Read More
Women of Impact: Textiles student scoops prestigious award
Rachel Wells has received £2,500 from the Framework Knitters in recognition of her final-year work. Read More
Women of Impact: Anna Bullus’s mission to recycle gum
British designer and 3D Design and Craft alumni who turns chewing gum into useful objects, cleaning up our streets in the process, features on today’s BBC News homepage. Read More
Our 2019 prospectus has just landed!
Jasmyn Bloch interview
Digital Music and Sound Arts (DMSA) third year Jasmyn discusses her work and the course in this insightful discussion with DMSA course leader Maria Read More
Watch Sky Arts’ Portrait Artist of the Year tonight!
Printmaking course leader Phil Tyler is featured on tonight’s programme, on at 8pm. Read More
Inclusive Arts MA students participate in Tate Exchange
Students on our acclaimed Inclusive Arts Practice MA are at Tate Modern this week as part of the creative exchange module, exploring the theme Resourcefulness, Art and Everyday Life. Read More
Wastezone at EcoBUILD
Staff members Nick Gant and Duncan Baker-Brown (School of Architecture & Design) are in London this week at the Wastezone, a symposium and exhibition showing that waste is a valuable resource and opportunity, not a problem. Read More
Cass Art Phoenix Prize 2019
School of Art final year students have the opportunity to apply for this award which sees Cass Art sponsoring a Phoenix studio space for up to three 2019 graduates. Read More
Sustainable Design show 2 – 14 February
Exhibition at Moulsecoomb showcasing work in progress projects developed by our MA students with themes ranging from food, education and farming, to evolution and death and climate change communication and technology. Read More
Studio 14
Our Architecture BA(Hons) is split into themed studios. Take a look at the current investigation work of Studio 14 Architecture students Zuzzanah Kaczmarczyk, Zirui Wang, and Christopher Long. Read More
Conjecture: Sculpture and Painting exhibition
Fine Art students present Conjecture, a collaborative exhibition of a collection of eclectic works investigating diverse themes. Runs at the Grand Parade gallery 3 – 14 February. Read More
Last day of View To exhibition!
Fine Art Critical Practice & Fine Art Printmaking Second Year Exhibition Part 1 will be showing work in the Grand Parade gallery 13-25 Jan. Read More
New MA for aspiring curators
The University of Brighton is launching its Curating Collections and Heritage MA for 2018, in partnership with the Royal Pavilion & Museums. Read More
New director announced for Photoworks
The leading photography agency, based at our media centre on Edward Street and supported by the university, announces Shoair Mavlian’s appointment. Read More
On top of the world
Holly Budge, Sustainable Design MA graduate and passionate advernturer and campaigner, is hosting an event on 20 Jan at the White Space in Alresford.
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Olivia Louvel interview – Digital Music & Sound Arts
Second year Digital Music and Sound Arts Olivia Louvel profile continues to grow with a recent interview on BBC Radio 3. Read More
Frankenstein at Sallis Benney Theatre: 12-13 Jan
Catch the University of Brighton Drama Society’s production of Mary Shelley’s classic at the university’s own theatre space. Read More
Matthew Raw and Assemble Clay Station project at Seven Sisters tube
Ceramicist Matthew Raw (3D graduate) has producted over 1,000 hand-made tiles to clad a disused building at the London underground station.
What role does social media play in protest?
As part of their Aesthetics of Protest research, Dr Olu Jenzen, Senior Lecturer in Media Studies, and Dr Aidan McGarry, Principal Lecturer in Politics, looked at the 2013 Gezi Park protests to examine the role of shared images and social media. Read More
HarperCollins book deal for Sequential Design/Illustration MA graduate
World Book Day illustrator and University of Brighton MA graduate Sophy Henn has signed a three-book contract with the publisher. Read More
Graphic design grad picked by Wallpaper
Barbara Nassisi has been profiled by the design mag in their Graduate Directory 2018 as one of the world’s brightest creative talents. Read More
Media staff win prestigious UK Audio Production Awards
Huge congratulations to Senior Lecturer Dr Lance Dann who won the Gold award for Best Drama Producer and Marley Cole, Workshop Media Manager, who won the Bronze award for Best Sound Designer. Read More
Interior Architecture lecturer is behind 2017 RIBA Stirling Prize
Michael Spooner, whilst at architecture practice dRMM, was responsible for the redesign of Hastings Pier, the project which has scooped UK’s most prestigious architectural award.
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Courses have a name change!
Our Graphic Design for Digital Media BA(Hons) and Illustration for Screen Arts BA(Hons) have joined forces and are now called Design for Digital Media BA(Hons), based at Edward Street from 2018. Read More
Painting and Printmaking exhibition at Hove Museum now open!
Head to Hove Museum to see work by final-year Fine Art students on display in the Material Practices: Painting and Printmaking show (until 26 January). Read More
Head of School of Architecture & Design gives inaugural lecture
Tonight at our Grand Parade campus Professor Robert Mull presents his inaugural lecture: Care: architecture, education and social responsibility, 6.30-7.30pm. Read More
Don’t miss New Note Orchestra’s ‘Solace’ performance
Artist and composer, and our Deputy Head of the School of Media, Conall Gleeson performs with this brilliant orchestra whose members are in recovery from drug and substance abuse (25 Nov, 6.30pm). Read More
3D graduate wins inaugural Woman’s Hour Craft Prize
University of Brighton graduate, clay artist Phoebe Cummings, was today named the winner of the inaugural £10,000 Woman’s Hour Craft Prize in a live broadcast from the V&A.
CineCity Festival 10-26 November
The 15th festival takes it’s inspiration from the 70th anniversary of Brighton Rock and sees two weeks of previews, exhibitions, live scores, Q&As, workshops and special events. Read More
Exclusive Fox Fisher screening at Grand Parade
Trans activist and MA Squential Design/Illustration graduate Fox Fisher will be participating in a Q&A following a screening of their documentary I AM THEY, which focuses on non binary trans issues on 28 November. Read More
Digital Music students host Loadbang at Komedia
Book your ticket for this student-curated night of contemporary electronic music and live projection-mapping projects on December 5. Read More
Calling all fashion folk
Sign up for the University of Brighton’s ‘Fashion: Paradigm Shift’ event (24 November, The Lighthouse) featuring workshops and talks linking fashion, sustainability and technology. Read More
Brighton top globally for fashion placements
The respected Business of Fashion rankings proves Brighton is a leader in its field. Read More
Photoworks open call for commissions
Three further photographers will be selected for a £6,400 photography commission for the art programme of Brighton’s major hospital redevelopment – closing date 1 November 2017. Read More
3D alumni nominated for prestigious award
Maisie Broadhead and Phoebe Cummings (also shortlisted for the Woman’s Hour Craft Award) have been shortlisted for the prestigious 25th Arts Foundation Anniversary Awards. Read More
Brighton Illustration Fair 21-22 October
David Shrigley is just one of the brilliant illustrators taking part in this annual fair held at our Grand Parade building – not to be missed! Read More
Illustrator creates exclusive Brighton image
Dan Woodger, who graduated in 2011 and now counts Google, Samsung and the New York Times as clients, has created an original ‘Brighton’ image for his former university. Read More
ICONOCLASTS: Art out of the Mainstream
Fine Art MA graduate Dale Lewis is part of the Saatchi Gallery’s autumn show opening on 27 September 2017. Read More
De La Warr exhibition for Critical Practice collective
The 13 Person Collective (13 Fine Art Critical Practice grads) has been selected as part of the 2017 Platform Graduate Award, on display until 5 November.
First female editor of Wallpaper* is Brighton alumni
Sarah Douglas moves from Creative Director to Editor at the renowned style title. Read More
Pop-art inspired knitwear from fine art grad
School of Art graduate Kate Morris is breaking new ground with her label CROP, playful and pop-art-inspired cruelty free, vegan knitwear. Read More
British Science Festival 2017
Tuesday 5 September sees the launch of this festival that is SO much more than it sounds – the city of Brighton is host to this year’s event, with over 150 free events asking the big questions and featuring names such as Lauren Laverne and Professor Jim Al-Khalili. Not to be missed!
Orlando Weeks publishes children’s book
Former frontman of The Maccabees, , who studied Illustration at Brighton, has created an illustrated children’s book about a gritterman for Penguin Press. Read More
Iconic photographer who studied at Brighton releases new book
Ewen Spencer’s images brilliantly document noughties adolescence and now they have been collated in a new book Young Love. Read More
Rachael Whiteread at Tate Modern
Gallery celebrates over 25 years of Brighton alumni Rachel Whiteread’s acclaimed sculpture with exhibition opening on 12 September. Read More
Town Planning MA student shortlisted for award
Amy Kennedy, Assistant Planner in Deloitte Real Estate’s Manchester team, has been shortlisted for the 2017 RTPI Awards for Research Excellence as a finalist in the Student Award category. Read More