Students gain industry experience through University partnership with Brighton Marathon Weekend

Students at the University of Brighton are gaining valuable real-world experience to boost their employability thanks to a partnership with the Brighton Marathon Weekend. Now in its second year, the partnership offers a range of opportunities for University of Brighton students pursuing careers in sports, events management, journalism and more. Read More

Trainee sports journalists interview darts’ biggest stars at the PDC Premier League in Brighton

In an exclusive opportunity for aspiring sports journalists, trainee reporters from the University of Brighton’s MA and BA Sports Journalism course were granted access to the PDC (Professional Darts Corporation) Premier League darts event held in Brighton. Read More

Sky Sports News Editor inspires Journalism Students at University of Brighton

Our Journalism and Sports Journalism students recently had the incredible opportunity to meet and learn from Elliot Cook, an editor at Sky Sports News. Elliot shared his expert insight on how to take the next steps towards a successful career in journalism, offering practical tips on employability, CV writing, and what media employers are really looking for. Read More

Trainee sports reporters gain exclusive insight from President of Sports Journalists Association, Darren Lewis

BA and MA Sports Journalism courses were given a unique opportunity to learn from two leading figures in sports media during an exclusive guest speaker event.

Organised by Channel 4 sports news correspondent and visiting lecturer Jordan Jarrett-Bryan, the session featured Darren Lewis, Assistant Editor at the Daily Mirror and President of the Sports Journalists’ Association. Read More

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Sports Journalism student Leon wins prestigious NCTJ Student Award

Beating off the competition, final-year Sports Journalism BA(Hons) student Leon Imber has won the Sports Journalism Student category at the NCTJ Awards being praised by Sky Sports New judges for his “exceptional” interviews. Leon says, “I’m grateful to the Uni of Brighton for giving me the foundations to push into the national media and contribute work of my own.”

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