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Category Archives: Undergraduate
From train rides to lecture halls: my Brighton commuter story
When I decided to commute to university, I had no idea what to expect. At that time, I didn’t know anyone else who commuted to campus, and I was worried about how I could connect with my peers who would likely have already bonded in their halls of residence. Thankfully, these fears were unfounded. Read More
Imani is Designer for Channel 4’s Museum of Us
Imani Qamar from BA Interior Architecture has hit the big time as one of the design team in a new prime time Channel 4 programme “The Museum of Us’ that starts on Monday 17th October.
The programme presented by Sir Tony Robinson is part detective story, part design challenge. Each week local people from a single street are challenged to investigate and curate a pop up museum showing the history of their ‘ordinary’ residential road. Read More
Graduates 2022: Emily Sizeland: Product Design with Professional Experience
Over my years at university I’ve become more and more engaged in the work, as I’ve found what I’m passionate about and what I’m really good at; this has definitely been thanks to some inspiring lecturers. Read More
Graduates 2022: Joe de Kadt: Architecture BA(Hons)
“I’m blown away by how much I have learned and changed from studying architecture at this school. I feel like I have both finally come home whilst at the same time about to step into the biggest adventure of my life so far.”
Graduates 2022: Isla Wilson: Architecture BA(Hons)
‘Tutors come with a wealth of industry experience with many continuing to work part-time while teaching, meaning they can give accurate, up-to-date information into real time constructions, which relate to our own ideas.”
Graduates 2022: Manar Abu-Aisheh: Architecture BA(Hons)
“Brighton has a balance between the creative and technical aspect of architecture which I really enjoyed. Through this I developed a deeper knowledge of the technology of my designs along with incorporating sustainability and the RIBA 2030 challenge onto my designs, giving me a sense of the type of work I’ll be involved in when I become a qualified architect.”
Summer show 2022: Wren Mortimer, Architecture and design integrated foundation year
I have had a great time on the course. It has taught me to step out of my comfort zone to learn new skills and techniques and explore new ideas. I feel more confident about my work and well prepared for the start of the degree course. Read More
Summer show 2022: Matt Boland, Architecture and design integrated foundation year
“I’m loving the course and Brighton. I constantly feel a good level of challenge, and like many others thrive under the guidance of the course lecturers.” Read More
Three weeks of photography from our class of 2020
Our BA(Hons) Photography students are putting the skills they have learnt into practice by creating their own Work In Progress exhibition – come and see the show at Unit 11, on Dukes Lane until 14 March. 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.
Graduate Show 2019: Josh Hancock: MA Architecture
I enjoy speculating on big-picture problems through a critical and playful design process. 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
Fine Art Painting course launches blog
The University of Brighton’s BA Fine Art Painting blog is now live!
Industry experts inspire students in Graduate Fashion Week Masterclass
Hilary Alexander OBE was among visiting speakers passing on invaluable industry knowledge to Fashion, Fashion Communications and Textiles students at a Graduate Fashion Week Masterclass. Read More
2016 3D graduate selected to show as part of Future Heritage at Decorex
Matt Davis, 2016 MDes 3D Design and Craft graduate has been selected to show new work as part of Future Heritage exclusive to Decorex International. Read More
Entries open for students at RTS Awards 2018
The Royal Television Society’s annual awards include student categories for Animation, Comedy & Entertainment, Drama, Factual, News and Short Feature.
BBC and Juice FM placements for Multimedia Broadcast Journalism students
Darcey Haynes and Zoe Thompson tell us about the inspiring placements they did as part of their degree. Read More
Brighton Big Screen to show films by students this summer
Six University of Brighton students will be showing their own films during the popular beach film series. Read More
Three Fashion Comms students shortlisted for DiversityNow! 2017 award
Samruddhi Karandikar, Katrina Horace and Josephine Clackson were shortlisted for ArtsThread’s awards which ask students to “boldly vision an expanded fashion future which steps beyond stereotypes, redefines boundaries and celebrates a wider range of beauty and body ideals in age, size, gender, race and physical ability.”
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Fine Art Painting first year interviewed by Spindle Magazine
Olivia Carter Hopkins explains her approach to work and discusses her course in an interview with the fashion and music magazine. Read More
Staff and students to take part in British Council Going Global conference
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
Graduates 2017: Johnnie Valantine
“My work discusses the current issues of mental and sexual health within the LGBT+ community – particularity gay men – whilst alluding to the fashionable aesthetic of art today.” Read More
Graduates 2017: Cameron Duke
“Throughout my three years at The University of Brighton the influence of my surroundings have always been a strong subject linked with my work.” Read More
Graduates 2017: George Chanarin
“I’m hoping that the concept will encourage the user to question how the urban environments work and draw attention to the need for greater ecological unity in the urban environments we build for ourselves.” Read More
Graduates 2017: David Howlett
“I wanted to design for the preteen and teenage market to build upon the experience I gained at Disney during my placement year.” Read More
Final year fashion students host Spielgeltent catwalk show
As part of the Brighton Fringe, graduating Fashion with Business students will be showing their collections at the main festival venue on 31 May at 7pm. Read More
Graduates 2017: Grace Florence King
“Coming from a foreign country and having never studied in a UK based school or college, I couldn’t have asked for a better place to be, I’ve had the most amazing time!”
Graduates 2017: Andrea Ruiz de Erenchun
“The idea of my product stemmed from my growing concern with the children enduring and living the current global refugee crisis.” Read More
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
Graduates 2017: Lucy Bird
“I explore the human longing for intimate interactions, and how in the absence of them, we turn to objects.” Read More
Santander success for wheelchair painting device created by Product Designers
A team of five University of Brighton students have picked up a £2,000 prize for designing a new system to help disabled wheelchair users to paint. Read More
Entries open for It’s Nice That’s graduates comp!
If you’re a student in the UK about to complete an art or design-related undergraduate course then get involved. Read More
Graduates 2017: Nikki Compson
Photographic artist Nikki has already made a name for herself with her ongoing project Women Belong in the Kitchen – and her grad show will be a foodie installation. Read More
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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Second year Izzy joins list of respected designers
Graphic Design student Izzy Watson has been successful in gaining entry to the prestigious International Society of Typographic Designers. Read More
Graduate Shows 2017 – use #brightonshow17
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
Work in concrete: Architecture exhibition
If you haven’t been to the architecture studios on the third floor at Mithras House, Lewes Road then head along for a look at the current display of first year work. Read More
Graphic Design students work with London architect
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
Exciting post-grad opportunity on LGBTQ research project
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
Daisy Weller wins LGBTQ Life Research Hub prize
The fifth annual award sees Moving Image graduate win for her for her dissertation on ‘Young, queer and trivialised?’. Read More
Build your brand from right now
Want to start your own business? Want to get £2,000 to help? Read More
Textiles launch Instagram feed
Follow our Textiles students and technicians on their very lovely new Instagram feed. Read More
Gender Unbound exhibition 4-18 February
Come along to the private view of this fine art Edward Street show on Friday 3 February and see a live performance piece. Read More
Reserve your space at free Dr Tom Mills lecture ‘The BBC: Myth of a Public Service’
Book your place for this thought-provoking lecture on Friday 17 March, 4-6pm at our Edward Street building.
Design Archives gets a £300,000 boost
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?
Into the woods
3D Design & Craft students don’t just work in the workshops – on this trip late last year they worked in woodland near Cuckfield. Read More
Brighton brand and students in t-shirt collaboration
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
Second year show private view: Friday 13 Jan
Come down to celebrate the opening of an exhibition of work by Printmaking, Moving Image and Critical Practice students at Grand Parade from 5.30pm. Read More
Is ‘fashion’ just a European idea?
Fashion and Dress History student Jade Bailey-Dowling wrote a report on a conference for the exhibition Fashion Cities Africa that questioned whether ‘fashion’ is just a European idea. Read More
Fine Art Painting students hold exhibition at Edward Street
Head along to the private view for Fashioning the Frame on Friday 13 January 6-8pm – exhibition runs until 28 January. Read More
NPG commission for photography grad
A photograph of Star Wars actress Felicity Jones by Brighton Photography by graduate Laura Pannack will go on show at the National Portrait Gallery this year. Read More
Supermarket Scavenger app bags Local Genius prize for Product Design student
An app to help children choose healthy food has been developed by a University of Brighton ‘genius’ Ben Le Brocq. Read More
Upcoming applicant days
Some courses in the Schools of Architecture & Design, Media, and Humanities host applicant days – these are for prospective students but people with a new interest in the university are welcome to attend too. Click on the post to find out the dates! Read More
Sci-fi creatures on show at Grand Parade until Monday 28 Nov
Fashion with Business students are presenting six sci-fi creatures on display outside the Grand Parade cafe, as part of Bright Friday, an festival offering an alternative to the consumerist frenzy of Black Friday. Read More
Product Design graduate’s work spotted at end-of-year show hits the market
Helios Touch, designed by James Vanderpant during his final year studying Product Design, is now available to buy with the help of Dyena, a company who specialise in engine design and maritime architecture. Read More
Design legend Ron Arad meets 3D Design & Craft students
Third year 3D Design & Craft students met celebrated industrial designer, artist, and architect Ron Arad at his London studio. Read More
Fashion student James Parker collects £1,000 prize for his workwear designs
James Parker, third-year Fashion Design with Business Studies student, won the Project 20/20 UK Student Design Awards with his specialist garments for arborists and tree surgeons. Read More
First year Rachel Graham scoops textiles award
A national knitting award has been won by a University of Brighton student, Rachel Graham. Read More