A building structure in which people in high-vis jackets make straw bales.

Trading tech for tradition: architecture students and staff learn centuries-old construction skills to build inclusive learning space

“I enjoyed being in a room with professionals with years of experience. While we all learned more about the concept and practicality of straw bale techniques, I was exposed to different ways of thinking about design and materiality; it felt like I was learning how to learn. Architecture student, Orla Anekwe

If you’re looking to study architecture in Brighton and want a degree that combines creativity, sustainability, and real-world impact, the University of Brighton offers an experience like no other.

Our Architecture BA(Hons) students recently stepped out of the studio and onto the construction site to help build The Bradbury Den at Chailey Heritage Foundation’s Patchwork Farm in East Sussex. This pioneering learning space will bring together children and young people with complex disabilities, local schools, and community groups in a therapeutic farm setting, where interaction with animals and nature fosters communication, physical development, and wellbeing.

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Prepare for university with our subject taster sessions

Are you interested in discovering more about what it’s like to study at the University of Brighton? Whatever subject sparks your interest, we have a wide range of online subject taster events designed to help you explore your options. 

These events are a great way to dive deeper into your chosen subject and gain insights into the application process and university life.  

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Sustainable Design MA end of year show 2025

Save the date…

Students studying our Sustainable Design MA will be showcasing their work at the end of year show – UNMAKE // REMAKE this September which will be hosted at Broadworks by Hive Curates in London.

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University unveils extra financial support for students applying through Clearing with Brighton Summer Boost initiative

For the first time, the University of Brighton is extending its Brighton Boost financial support initiative to students applying through Clearing in 2025 – helping to remove barriers and create opportunities for those who may have thought university was beyond their reach.

The Brighton Summer Boost package has been introduced to make sure that students applying through Clearing and who need extra support to start university aren’t left behind. It’s the first time that the university has offered dedicated financial assistance during the Clearing period – which opens on 1 July 2025 ready for students to start their course in September – providing targeted help to ensure every applicant who needs it can start university with confidence.

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Celebrating Innovation and Excellence: Prize Winners of the Architecture and Design Summer Show 2025

The School of Architecture and Design came alive recently with creativity, celebration, and community spirit at the annual Architecture and Design Summer Show 2025. This vibrant event marked the culmination of months of hard work, innovation, and exploration by our talented students and offered a glimpse into the future of architecture and design.

The private view brought together students, families, alumni, and industry professionals to admire the diverse and inspiring final projects on display. It was also a moment to honour outstanding achievements through a series of prestigious awards, recognising excellence in design, innovation, sustainability, and community impact.

Here’s a comprehensive look at this year’s award winners and the reasons they were honoured…

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Designing for a better world: How Brighton architecture and design students are building the future

From domestic safety for all to making emergency medicine more accessible, University of Brighton students are responding to everyday problems with bold and inclusive solutions.

In this blog, we’ll explore some of the fantastic projects recently on display at the Architecture and Design summer show.

Whether it’s improving emergency medical tools, designing healthier buildings, or making everyday products more inclusive, our students are proving that architecture and design are about more than just aesthetics—they’re about impact.

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Summer shows 2025: Joan Johns – Interior Architecture BA(Hons)

Every summer, the University of Brighton comes alive with creativity during its annual Summer Shows—an inspiring showcase of student work across art, design, and architecture.

In this blog, we hear from Interior Architecture BA(Hons) student, Joan Johns, as they reflect on their experiences and time at Brighton.

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Summer shows 2025: Neve Fairholme – Interior Architecture BA(Hons)

As part of this year’s graduate summer shows, we are chatting with some of our final-year students to hear more about the projects they are currently working on.

The Art and Design Summer show features the work of final year students studying architecture, interior architecture, design engineering, sustainable design, interior design, fashion history, product design, and art and design history.

We recently caught up with Neve, who is studying Interior Architecture BA(Hons), to hear more about her work, influences and the valuable experience she has gained at Brighton.

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University of Brighton ranked among top 4.3% of universities worldwide

The University of Brighton has earned a place among the world’s leading universities. Brighton has ranked in the top 4.3% of institutions globally, in the 2025 Global 2000 list by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR). 

This recognition highlights the university’s continued dedication to academic excellence, impactful research, and the success of its students and alumni worldwide.

The 2025 CWUR rankings are the largest of their kind, based entirely on outcome-based data, rather than surveys or self-submitted statistics. Universities are assessed across four key pillars: education, employability, faculty, and research – all of which reflect measurable impact on students and society.

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University of Brighton to open UK’s largest indoor cricket academy

The University of Brighton has announced the UK’s largest indoor cricket academy, enabling aspiring cricketers to develop their talents while earning a degree.

Brighton Cricket Academy is a groundbreaking partnership between the University of Brighton and Square One Education Ltd, which will offer top-tier professional coaching and cutting-edge facilities from September 2025.

Based at the university’s new Brighton Sport and Health Complex, Brighton Cricket Academy will be the second largest indoor cricket facility in the world, providing a world-class training environment catering to student cricketers of all ages, genders, backgrounds, and abilities. The academy programme will support players in fulfilling their potential both on the field and in their academic studies.

Brighton Cricket Academy will be open to all University of Brighton students at foundation, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels, catering to aspiring professional cricketers and those with a passion for the game. 

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