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Product Design student grad show project featured in Dezeen
Living Blocks by Lawrence Parent has been highlighted in architecture and design mag Dezeen in it’s focus on the best projects at the virtual New Designers show. Read More
Graduate Show now open!
This year (for obvious reasons) the University of Brighton’s graduate show is being held online – and we couldn’t be prouder of the art, media and humanities students who have produced brilliant work for their final year exhibition. Come and take a look around and sign up to an online event. Read More
Got questions before you start? Read our FAQs for media courses
We have put together the most frequently asked questions from our recent School of Media online Q&A. Read More
Photography exchange exhibition 2020
For the ninth year, students from Brighton’s Photography BA(Hons) programme have exchanged images with students on the Image Arts course at Ryerson University, Toronto – see the work here. Read More
National status award for UoB Design Archives
The University of Brighton Design Archives has been awarded the prestigious Archive Service Accreditation, a UK quality standard recognising good performance in all areas of archive service delivery. Read More
Photography student takes part in charity exhibition
Third year Photography BA(Hons) student, Lauren Mason, is exhibiting work as part of a group show to support the charity Tender.
Tender is an educational and arts charity commited to preventing domestic abuse and sexual violence in the lives of young people.
20-23rd Feburary with the opening event on Friday 21st @ 7pm
28 Deptford High Street, London, SE8 4AF
Tender.org.uk
DeptfordDoesArt.com
Photography Lecturers Exhibit in London
Dr Asa Johannesson and Martin Seeds both Lecturers, and practicing artists, on the BA(Hons) Photography course are exhibiting their work in a group exhibition at the Borough Road Gallery, London.
Curated by Tom Lovelace the exhibition brings a focus onto the use and role of greyscale within contemporary photography and wider visual culture.
The list of participating artists includes, Esther Teichmann, Deo Suveera, Silvia Rosi, Elena Helfrecht andMartin Parr.
Opens 13th – 29th February, Borough Road Gallery, London
The exhibition will end with a programme of talks on Saturday 29th February
Main image credit, Eshter Teichmann
Image below from the left, Asa Johannesson, Senta Simond
Two becomes one – 3D student designs conversation chair.
Student Lily Monsey discusses her amazing design. Read More
Follow our Textiles courses on Instagram
Our Textiles BA and MA Instagram feed showcases the work and life of students, events and ‘interesting stuff’ from the degrees. Read More
Photography & Sculpture 2nd Yr Exhibition
Our 2nd year BA(Hons) Photography and BA(Hons) Fine Art Sculpture students have been working hard to create and deliver their exhibition and we hope you will join us for the opening night.
The private view will take place at Edward Street Gallery, University of Brighton, this coming Fri 31st of January from 5:30pm – 8pm
All are welome
If you’re unable to make the private view, the exhibition will also open to the public during gallery opening hours until Thursday the 6th February.
Take a campus tour
Campus tours offer a great opportunity to visit the campus where your course is based and get a feel for what it will be like to be a student here. Read More
Would you like to decorate Brighton’s BA i360 for Christmas?
Here’s a fantastic opportunity to make your mark on Brighton’s iconic skyline. If you have a passion for design and Christmas (decorations), have a go at this exciting competition. 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
Show and Tell: the Image in Research exhibition
Francis Hodgson, Professor in the Culture of Photography, has curated this exhibition at our Edward Street gallery (29 April – 10 May) showcasing how imagery has become an integral part of today’s research. Read More
SoAD hold Mental Health event with Architects Benevolent Society.
In advance of Mental Health Awareness Week in May the School of Architecture and Design (SoAD) held a Mental Health evening in collaboration with the Architects Benevolent Society Read More
Celebrating International Women’s Day
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
Textiles alumna Hannah is a material futurist
Hannah Croft, Textiles graduate, is developing a reputation as a “material futurist”, creating unusual and unique concepts including one new fabric which has crystals “growing” in it. 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
Photography graduates shortlisted for International prize
Photography graduates Reinis Lismanis (BA Hons) and Georgs Avetisjans (MA) have been nominated in the Riga Photography Biennial Award 2019. Read More
Welcome to all of our new students!
When your place has been confirmed you officially become a University of Brighton student!
Keep an eye on your inbox as we’ll be keeping in touch with you by email to let you know more about: Read More
Update!: H&M team so impressed by student work they offer four Stockholm placements
Work by 2nd year Textiles students has been praised as being of a ‘very very high standard’ by a visiting team from clothing company H&M. Read More
Graduates 2018: Marcel Jundi Sugai: Interior Architecture
This term, I worked on a project that was divided into two parts. The first explores ways of welcoming the older LGBTQ+ community into traditional housing by using symbolism and parallax. Read More
Worthing Museum collections celebrated in free Objects Unwrapped event
Students and staff have collaborated with Worthing Museum and Art Gallery for a free event on 30 June. Read More
Graduates 2018: Pippa El-Kadhi: Painting
My practice explores the ambiguity of image, human presence and domesticated space. Read More
Graduates 2018: Rachel Wells: Textiles
As a knitwear designer, I love experimenting with how you can manipulate the structure of the stitches to create three dimensional forms. Read More
Graduates 2018: Edward Chason: 3D Design and Craft
I explore the relationship between materiality, creativity and consumerism by attempting to ‘reshape’ the identity and hopefully our relationship with some materials of the very lowest value. Read More
Graduates 2018: Julia Goodlife: Moving Image
My practice explores the psychological dimension to experiencing and understanding the ecological crisis by weaving together narratives from biology, geology, philosophy and personal experience. Read More
Women of Impact
To mark International Women’s Day in 2018 we are celebrating the achievements of just some of the academics working here at Brighton. 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
Graduate lands role with David Shrigley
Fine Art Sculpture graduate Becky Bick has taken up a role as studio assistant for visual artist David Shrigley.
Textiles students make creative space for Brighton Summit
Second year Knitted Textile students will be leading yarn based skill sessions in a relaxed creative space at the Brighton Chamber of Commerce Summit 2017 at The Clarendon Centre in Brighton on Friday 13th October. Read More
Last chance for entries to Arts Council Poetry Festival
University of Brighton is partnering with the Arts Council’s Brighton & Hove Poetry Festival this year – and you have until 18 October to enter the poetry competition, with the winner announced at the November event. 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!
Academic explains sizing on Radio 4
Fashion and Textiles lecturer Dr Vikki Haffenden explained the reasoning behind women’s clothes sizing for listener’s of Radio 4’s More or Less earlier today. Read More
Graduate raises awareness of sexual harassment
Illustration graduate Eliza Hatch, is raising awareness about sexual harassment by documenting women’s experiences. Read More
Two 3D graduates are Heal’s Discoveries 2017
Two University of Brighton graduates have been tipped by one of the UK’s top furniture stores as designers of the future. Read More
It’s graduation week!
Two sets of identical twins from Graphic Design, Mr Glastonbury himself Michael Eavis, trans campaigner Fox Fisher and Jake Chapman have all been celebrated at the Brighton Centre. Read More
Fashion comms students charity success
Four Fashion Communication students have been chosen by young person’s cancer charity Trekstock to travel to London to discuss their campaign ideas. Read More
Masters Show 2017
The first part of the Masters Show, showcasing the work of PG students on MA Fine Art, MA Digital Media Arts and MA Inclusive Arts Practice, starts on July 8 running until July 15.
MBE for Product Design grad Emily Brooke
Emily Brooke, who invented the Blaze Laserlight as part of her final year degree course at the university, has been awarded an MBE for services to the economy and transport. Read More
Graduates 2017: Alisha Gould
The brief for my studio was to imagine how life could be in 2061 and create a narrative of what happens over the years and then speculate how architecture would respond to these changes.”
Graduates 2017: Gustav Freij
“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
Grand Parade hosts main Brighton Festival exhibition
Grand Parade Gallery is hosting the work of sculptor Cathie Pilkington RA as part of Brighton Festival.
Cathie Pilkington RA: The Life Rooms is the festival’s main exhibition in collaboration with Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft.
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Graduates 2017: Matilda Grover
Remote community workshop from Matilda Grover on Vimeo.
“ I don’t want to design more products that solely use virgin materials when there are enough in the world. What I’m interested in designing are products that act as catalyst for change and education.”
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Exploration of Cult Media as part of packed University programme at Brighton Fringe
The University is exploring what makes cult media as part of the University’s sponsored events at the Brighton Fringe in May. Read More
Fashion students look for GFW funding
Final year Fashion with Business Studies BA(Hons) students are looking to raise £3,000 to help them showcase their collections at Graduate Fashion Week in London. Read More
Illustration grad Hannah Dyson has Gloucestershire show
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
Dr Who success for Benji
A University of Brighton graduate is sharing a top award for his backroom role in a Doctor Who audio. Benji Clifford worked as a sound designer on ‘Doctor Who – Absent Friends’ which this month won the BBC’s 2017 award for Best Online Only Audio Drama. Read More
