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
The countdown begins to the University of Brighton Graduate Show 2019 which will see the City and Moulsecoomb campuses are transformed into the biggest artspace in the South East. Read More
Graduates should turn to art to help them through life’s rough times, according to Chris Riddell OBE, illustrator and former Children’s Laureate. Read More
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
Orlando Weeks, Illustration graduate and former member of indie rock band The Maccabees will see his children’s story about a man who grits roads performed on stage next month. Read More
Students from Design for Digital Media and Digital Music and Sound Arts courses will be displaying a joint animation this weekend. Read More
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
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
Illustration alumna Hannah Berry has been announced as the new comics laureate. Read More
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
Are you a final year student on an Arts, Media or Design course and spent time in the care of a local authority or are care-experienced? Read More
Watch 2018 Illustration graduate Alice Bloomfield’s film for Blood Loss by Puma Blue. Read More
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
Watch our new film about our wonderful city.
Congratulations to everyone who’s joining the university in 2018. There are a few things to do before you get here Read More
Congratulations to everyone who’s received an offer. If you’ve had your place confirmed, you’ll be able to enrol from today. Read More
When your place has been confirmed you officially become a University of Brighton student!
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Two University of Brighton students have got into the Christmas spirit early by designing festive jerseys for the Kin by John Lewis clothing range.
I believe products should make life both easier and more enjoyable – thoughtful design work leads to elegant and satisfying solutions. Read More
I try to be playful with my work, and I always want to learn about new ways of working, recently editing films is something that I have been enjoying and teaching myself along the way. Read More
Although I have delved into almost every medium, I now see myself predominantly as a model maker.
I like to think that my work is a combination of all the things that make me happy. I try to use bright colours and a mixture of magical and mundane things to compose my own world. Read More
My style of work is quite clean. I’m really interested in photography, especially documentary photography. Read More
Within my practise I explore bold colours and contrasting textures and how these elements combined convey a mood in an illustration. Read More
Three University of Brighton staff have been selected to speak at the Royal Academy of Arts 2018 Teaching Painting Conference: Painting the New in June.
Join Graphic Design and Illustration students at Ditchling Museum of Art and Craft this Sunday (April 29) to try out your printing skills.The session is free, and all are welcome. Drop in from 11am- 4pm. Read More
Graphics and Illustration students work is shown on main thoroughfare Lewes Road.
Apply for the Cass Art & Phoenix Studio Award!
The University of Brighton’s Vice-Chancellor Debra Humphris has been shortlisted for the Inspiring Leader Award at the Guardian’s Higher Education Award.
Join Graphic Design and Illustration students at Ditchling Museum of Art and Craft this Sunday to try out your printing skills. Read More
Members of the public joined students and VisCom staff as part of a workshop to coincide with the Marks Make Meaning exhibition. Read More
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
Abi Overland talks about her dinnerware brand and work as well as life on Jersey. Read More
Work by 2nd year students from the Graphic Design and Illustration courses is being exhibited as part of Woman’s March at the Unlimited Gallery in Brighton. Read More
It’s Nice That has commissioned Rosanna Webster for their For Found in Adobe Stock project. Read More
Graphic Design Alumna and developer Rifke Sadleir talks about how her design background has helped her work in Lecture in Progress. Read More
Featuring work by celebrated artists including Anthony Gormley and Rachel Whiteread, this exciting show opens at our Grand Parade gallery on 12 March. Read More
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
Work by Illustration Graduate Tom Elliot is currently showing at the Peckham Pelican in London. Read More
Students from BA(Hons) Graphic Design and BA(Hons) Illustration students have been invited to work on Mini Printing Residencies by Ditchling Museum of Art and Craft. Read More
Brighton and Hove’s digital and creative economy is worth £1bn a year and is equal to tourism according to a new report. Read More
Visual arts can help reduce levels of depression and increase self-respect, according to a new study led by the University of Brighton’s Professor Alan Tomlinson.
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There’s no better way to explore your future study opportunities than by meeting lecturers and researchers at a postgraduate open day. Read More
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
University of Brighton students have secured original artwork from International artists and stars for an auction of postcards. Read More
The creative industries made a record contribution to the economy in 2016. Read More
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
Four graduates who have set up their own ventures will be sharing their unique startup stories this Wednesday. Read More
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
A group of BA Hons Illustration students have collaborated with the University of Brighton Design Archive to curate an exhibition from their collection of the work of FHK Henrion.
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
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
Graphic Design Graduate Maria Fox has been featured in The Guardian in an article chronicling how students made money while studying for their degree. Read More
Illustration graduate Eliza Hatch, is raising awareness about sexual harassment by documenting women’s experiences. Read More
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
Thanks to her growing Instagram following and unique style, Dayna Murphy has been profiled by BJournal. Read More
University of Brighton graduate, designer and illustrator Pete Duffield has become a global Instagram hit by drawing scenes from everyday life with his girlfriend and daughter.
Students show final-year work in exhibition at London’s Oxo Tower, 13-16 July. Read More
“I explored the idea of how our relationship between popular culture and consumerism have similarities with religion.” Read More
Illustration course staff and students will be drawing, painting and collaging on a large scroll of white paper onto which you can also draw simultaneously via Skype on 23-24 May. Read More
The Visual Communication Research & Academic Program Leader is the first of three artists showing at The Chopping Block – Luke’s exhibition runs 25 – 27 May. Read More
“My final piece is called Pub Crawl, a series of illustrations which document drinking culture in Brighton. I was inspired by Brighton’s fantastic range of quirky pubs and the darker subject of binge drinking which surrounds them.” Read More
If you’re a student in the UK about to complete an art or design-related undergraduate course then get involved. Read More
Graphic Design student Izzy Watson has been successful in gaining entry to the prestigious International Society of Typographic Designers. Read More
The annual University of Brighton Graduate Show runs from June 3-11 and turns the university into the largest art venue in the South of England. Read More
The University is exploring what makes cult media as part of the University’s sponsored events at the Brighton Fringe in May. Read More
A collective originating from two Brighton MAs is holding a drawing activity throughout April with a fun day on 29 April. Read More
Part of the Graduate Shows this year? If you’re posting to social media about the build up, your work, your exhibition, then use #brightonshow17. Read More
A leading firm of architects, run by a University of Brighton graduate, is undergoing a major rebranding with the help of the university’s Studio 245, a staff and students’ studio. Read More
We have an opportunity for a student to undertake a fascinating research project as part of our MRes in Arts and Cultural Research, studying and archiving 25 years of Gscene magazine for The Keep archive. Interested? Read More
In the years since graduating from our Illustration BA(Hons), Hannah Dyson has worked as a freelance illustrator for The Idler, The Guardian and The Independent. Read More
A free exhibition of the work of George Hardie, the artist behind some of the most iconic album covers of 20th Century, will be held at the University of Brighton between 11 March – 7 April, 2017.
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Did you know the University of Brighton’s Design Archives located in the basement at Grand Parade is one of the country’s top collections?
Ethical Brighton brand Colour Is Sound has launched a range of t-shirts designed by students on the Graphic Design for Digital Media and Illustration for Screen Arts courses. Read More
Work from staff and students will be on display at the four day Pop-up Makers’ Fair this December. The Fair takes place in the University Gallery at Grand Parade from Thursday 8 December – Sunday 11 December. Read More
Head down to the annual two-day comic book festival of workshops, talks and discussions with graphic novel creators including Kate Evans, Dave McKean, Bryan Talbot and Mary M Talbot. Read More
Sam Aloof, Creative Director of Aloof.com, won the prestigious award for his coffee table book on Mexican interiors guru Gloria Cortina. Read More
Illustration student Gustav Freij and graphic design students Jessica Keene and Jennifer Whitworth have helped produce a tourist guide showing where visitors can see some of the city’s famous elm trees. Read More
Alumni Maria Fox, who developed the foundations for her company whilst studying at Brighton, is recognised for her handcrafted products, stocked in shops, museums and galleries in the UK and internationally.