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Category Archives: What’s on
Graduate Show 2019: Chanelle Manton: Media and Environmental Communication graduate
The course itself has allowed me to experiment with photographic practice whilst studying geography modules exploring how our daily lives are tied up within space and place, and what this means for our experiences. Read More
Graduate Show 2019: Jamie Moore: Digital Music and Sound Arts
My main creative outlet is, and always has been, music. I would say that first and foremost I am a songwriter, which is why Digital Music and Sound Art has pushed me to create in ways that I would have never even considered previous to doing the course. Read More
Graduate Show 2019: Sam Fanson: Product Design
Design is such a powerful tool and when used correctly can have an immense positive effect on society. Read More
One month until Graduate Show!
Come and see fine art, photography, film, fashion, 3D design, textiles, graphics, illustration, architecture and much more at our annual graduate show in June (1- June at Grand Parade and Edward Street and 8–14 June 2019 at Moulsecoomb). Read More
University Centre for Contemporary Arts to open
Brighton will gain a dynamic new arts hub in the heart of the city this October when the University launches its new Centre for Contemporary Arts (Brighton CCA) with a programme of world-class exhibitions, projects and commissions from emerging and established international artists. Read More
Free workshops examine the clothes on our backs
The university has teamed with Brighton Museum to run three creative workshops engaging members of the BAME community, students and staff, to work on archival material, creating poems, textiles and prose. Read More
Show for Brighton students
First year illustration and graphic design students will be exhibiting their work in Brighton this month. Read More
Join artist Fiona Grady for a tour and workshop
New blog for Printmaking alumni
Fine Art Printmaking has launched a new blog dedicated to the course Alumni and their practice since graduating. Read More
Decolonise Brighton University exhibition
How Did We Get Here is the first exhibition produced by Decolonise Brighton University, a recently-established student group committed to challenging the legacies of colonialism and racism on campus. Read More
Painting trio included in prestigious art show
A current Fine Art Painting student and two graduates are displaying their work in an exhibition at the prestigious Delphian Gallery in London. Read More
Free event: Talent Talks – Getting ahead in the digital sector
Are you interested in forging a career in the creative and digital industries? Come to this free Wired Sussex Talent Talks event (Monday 25 March 6pm), with a range of guest speakers sharing practical advice, tips and strategies to finding work in the digital, media and tech sector. Read More
Facebook Live of student exhibition at Hove Museum
Watch lecturer Chris Stevens and 2nd year Fine Art Painting and Printmaking students discuss work currently being exhibited in Hove Museum. Read More
Fashion comms takeover Dukes Lane!
The pop-up takeover sees Fashion Communication students running a series of exciting workshops and events at 11 Dukes Lane in the heart of the Brighton Lanes.
University of Brighton’s Waste Zone exhibition in London highlights waste from construction
The University is hosting an international exhibition and seminar aimed at stepping up efforts to eliminate waste in the construction industry. Read More
Have you seen the Painting and Printmaking exhibition at Hove Museum?
Final year students are currently displaying their work in the museum’s gallery space – and don’t miss lecturer Chris Stevens’ Facebook Live at 2.30pm on Thursday 14 March. Read More
Architecture podcast just released
Lecturer Duncan Baker Brown discusses his inspiring work on the circular economy, the university’s Waste House and his ‘Waste Zone’ at London’s upcoming FutureBuild event. Read More
Make a pot at a free clay workshop
Pop in to the Grand Parade gallery on Thursday 7 March 11am-3pm to make a pot from Horse Hill clay. Read More
Spring Forward festival celebrates women in digital culture
Check out the events taking place as part of this month-long event sponsored by the University of Brighton. Read More
100 days until the Graduate Show 2019!
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
Afrogallonism returns to Brighton for Festival
Ghanaian artist and University of Brighton collaborator Serge Attukwei Clottey will showcase his unique Afrogallonism artwork at Brighton Festival 2019. Read More
Performance as Research workshop
A free interactive workshop for all Brighton PhD students is taking place at Grand Parade on 5 April 2019. Read More
Come to a free literary salon event!
Join high-profile writers including Paris Lees, Araminta Hall and Damian Barr and as they share anecdotes and advice at the University’s new literary salon series (1, 11, 25 March and 29 April). Read More
MA Sustainable Design exhibition
Come to Mithras House to see a showcase of work by students – runs 31 January – 14 February. Read More
A Hermit’s Wonderland exhibition
Fine Art Painting student Elliot Nehra has a solo show on at the Coachwerks in Brighton – pop in and see his work! Read More
Art show opens at Grand Parade this Friday
(Im)material, a show of work by second year Fine Art Printmaking and Critical Practice students opens at the Grand Parade Gallery this week.
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Join 3D students for a ceramics workshop
Fancy trying your hand at ceramics in the New Year? Our 3D Design and Craft students are running a taster evening in January. Read More
“After visiting the University of Brighton there was no other option, this was where I needed to be”
Photographer Lottie Wilson who graduated this summer is interviewed about her new exhibition, her university experience, her inspirations and her plans for the future. Read More
Local schools join Saturday Fashion Club
The first Saturday Fashion Club of the year, run by the UoB School of Art for local schools took place last week. Read More
Painting graduate in solo Brussels show
Edward Liddle, who received a First in Fine Art Painting from the University of Brighton, is showing his Carrement! exhibition at the prestigious Centrale for Contemporary Art in Brussels. Read More
Arts entreupreuner alumni return to speak at Global Entrepreneurship Week
Three arts students are among speakers at Starting up, a free event taking place at the University next week to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week. Read More
Joint collaboration between Media courses
Students from Design for Digital Media and Digital Music and Sound Arts courses will be displaying a joint animation this weekend. Read More
A Christmas calendar – from the streets of Brighton
A photography calendar created by people with experience of homelessness has been launched for Christmas in a project managed by student Lucy Groenewoud. Read More
Come to the Cream launch 2018!
The annual showcase of graduate photography talent opens this Friday 2 November at our Edward Street building – all welcome at the private view, 6.30-8pm. Read More
Brighton Illustration Fair this weekend (3-4 Nov)
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
Launch of Design Brighton at i360
Tomorrow (Wednesday 24 Oct) sees the launch of a new design week focused on the city’s rich built environment and promoting Brighton’s global reputation as a city that has design and diversity at its core. Read More
Are you a Brighton Freshtival pass holder?
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
Students and staff part of Brighton Digital Festival
The creatitivity and innovation of the city is celebrated and explored at this annual festival (13 September – 13 October 2018) which of course sees contributions from our staff and students from our media subjects. Read More
Exhibition showcases postgraduate work
Work from postgraduate students across five courses will be showcased as part of the MA Show this week. Read More
Digital Music and Sound Arts alumni feature at festival
DMSA alumni Jeph Vanger, Jack Lister, Jordan Edge and Guoda Dirzyte will present work as part of this year’s Fort Process Festival. Read More
Sustainable Design student showcase
The MA Sustainable Design students will be showcasing their work in Brighton this Bank Holiday weekend. Read More
The End of the Beginning for UBIC students
The talented students from the University of Brighton International College will be exhibiting their work at the end of year show Read More
Textiles student selected for place at Paris show
Graduating weave student, Alice Compton, has been selected by TexSelect this year to show her work at Premiere Vision in Paris in September. Read More
Photography graduate exhibition of portraits of Brighton’s migrant workers – from a migrant’s perspective
Photographs of Brighton’s migrant workers taken by University of Brighton alumni Julia Horbaschk are on display at Worthing Museum and Art Gallery.
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Designs by Graphic Design students chosen for John Lewis Christmas range
Two University of Brighton students have got into the Christmas spirit early by designing festive jerseys for the Kin by John Lewis clothing range.
Lecturers involved in campaign to make HIV-Stigma History
The drive involve Dr Carlos Peralta from the University of Brighton’s School of Architecture and Design, HIV experts Dr Gillian Dean, Dr Jaime Vera, Dr Eileen Nixon from Brighton & Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust and Dr Mary Darking from the University of Brighton’s School of Applied Social Science .
Graduating fashion student to feature at Pure London
Hannah Gibbins, winner of the Debenhams Menswear Award at Graduate Fashion Week is to feature at Pure London festival of fashion. Read More
Tom Hammick joins prestigious line up selected to celebrate NHS 70
Lecturer Tom Hammick, who teaches on BA (Hons) Fine Art Painting, joins Peter Blake, Jeremy Deller, Mona Hartoum, Chris Orr, Elizabeth Magill and David Mach as one of the seven artists chosen to celebrate the NHS at 70. Read More
MA Shows 2018
The 2018 MA Shows get underway next week, with students across three courses tackling themes such as insomnia, pollution, internet addiction, gender fluidity and much more. Read More
Student manages homeless project
Free cameras are to be given to the homeless in Brighton and Hove for a Christmas calendar. Read More
3D graduate wins BP Portrait Award
Miriam Escofet, a graduate of 3D Design and Craft, was presented with the award and £25,000 prize at the National Portrait Gallery in London. Read More
Weekend of Degree show fun at Hastings Pier
The University of Brighton School of Architecture and Design’s prestigious annual graduate show includes a family fun weekend June 9 and 10. Read More
Graduates 2018: Willis Annison: Media Studies
My project explores the human body as an expressive medium and the effectiveness of visual design and literacy as a reflexive tool. Read More
Graduates 2018: Sandrine Melville: Fashion
My studies have always led me towards sustainable design which culminated with my dissertation investigating the viability of cradle to cradle as a solution within the fashion industry. Read More
Graduates 2018: Bethany Plumptre: Textiles
Colour and architectural forms really inspire me. I love to build structure and form into my woven designs, using colour to emphasise shape and structure. Read More
Graduates 2018: Lucy Forgham: Interior Architecture
Our project this year was based around the theme of gentrification, so I focused on student and post-graduate housing and the lack of desirable yet affordable housing available.
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Graduates 2018: Eli Heath: Product Design
I think design should be emotive and playful and I try to bridge the gap between industrial design and self-expression with my work.
Graduates 2018: Aimee Hawkins: Textiles
This collection has played reference to the female form conceptually to construct an abstract interpretation of a widely used source of visual inspiration. 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: Georgina Stone: Painting
My work explores an abstracted visual language where creature-like forms dominate the space, while evoking an other worldly presence. Read More
Graduates 2018: Edward Crump: Architecture RIBA part 2
My final year project concerns the conflict that occurs on the boundary of the digital and physical worlds. Read More
Graduates 2018: Zoe Kan: Architecture
My work is processed based. This year I was taught to work with my intuition by my tutor (Sam Lynch) and it definitely has been the best advice ever. Read More
Graduates 2018: Hannah Gibbins: Fashion
I have always been interested in this hybrid in menswear between workwear and softened tailoring. 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: Peter Barr: Product Design
I believe products should make life both easier and more enjoyable – thoughtful design work leads to elegant and satisfying solutions. Read More
Graduates 2018: Jade Delmage: Illustration
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
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
Graduate Profiles: Barnaby Maynard: Architecture
For me Architecture has captured my imagination in the power that it holds over our everyday lives in many different ways. Read More
Graduates 2018: Benjamin Taylor: Product Design
I’m from an engineering background and spent most of my school days studying sciences and material engineering.
Graduates 2018: Java Cooper: Product Design
I’ve always been quite a hands on kind of person and enjoyed helping my dad build things from a young age. (decks/treehouses etc.) Being able to apply this to real problems and help people is a win win for me. Read More
Digital Film Festival in Hastings
The University of Brighton’s Hastings campus is holding its annual Digital Film Festival on 30 May of May from 5pm at the Kino Teatr cinema and music venue in St. Leonards. Read More
Graduates 2018: George Mcpherson: Product Design
My product is called “Oritatami”, it is described as a flexible seating solution for modern living. Read More
Graduates 2018: Jasmyn Bloch: Digital Music and Sound Arts
“Femporis” is a multimedia installation that explores the concepts of rebirth and new life, taking place in an ultra-female space: a modern womb. Read More
Graduates 2018: Rachel Dowling: Interior Architecture
I’ve always loved storytelling and taking otherwise boring subjects or processes and transforming them into something whimsical and carefully considered. Read More
Graduates 2018: Kristin Mihneva: Interior Architecture
Before I start working on a project, I am looking for a strong conceptual idea of why I am doing a particular work. Read More
Graduates 2018: Huw Roberts: Illustration
Although I have delved into almost every medium, I now see myself predominantly as a model maker.
Graduates 2018: Oleksandra Umanska: Interior Architecture
My work is based on a fictional story which is a monologue of nature that represents itself as our creator and dictates for us new rules to follow. For my first term project, I designed a safe haven in case of the danger that we might put ourselves into such as war. Read More
Graduates 2018: Katie Murphy: Interior Architecture
My programme is inspired from the information and results gathered from my previous project. Within this project, I created a device that experimented with fragments found in Stanmer Park and tested them up against natural conditions, to inform both me and others what materials could be found in our site, and how we could use them in architectural structures.
Graduates 2018: Jeeda Fanous: Interior Architecture
My work captures an ongoing pursuit of creating experientially stimulating environments that challenge and defy both the norms and standards of spatial design. Read More
Graduates 2018: Ash Lim: 3D Design and Craft
As an artist, I am interested in how people engage with the world around them. What do they connect with on an emotional, physical or instinctual level and how can I influence this? Read More
Graduates 2018: Harry Harwood: Architecture
My current project is the conversion and remodelling of three existing rows of 1970’s, prefabricated concrete, residential terrace houses in Thamesmead to incorporate a community-based food hub, that could fit into a larger productive urban landscape. Read More
Graduates 2018: Luke Wilson-Taylor: Interior Architecture
I find the concept of influences really fascinating and chose to write my dissertation about the idea of appropriation.
Graduates 2018: Maya Doyle Leal: Illustration
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
Graduates 2018: Ting-Chiao Joyce Chang: 3D Design and Craft
My project begins with visiting traditional architecture in Taiwan. Read More
Meeting Gilbert and George
University of Brighton MA Fine Art students got to meet Turner Prize-winning partnership Gilbert and George at the Brighton Museum and Art Gallery. Read More
Graduates 2018: Sara Lavelle: Illustration
Drawing upon a strong fascination with human psychology, philosophy and spirituality, my work has a predominant focus on portrait painting and figuration. Read More
Graduates 2018: Till Lightfoot Pendered: 3D Design & Craft
My project this year has culminated in a film featuring the costumes and objects I have made.
Graduates 2018: PJ Davy: Digital Music and Sound Arts
My work articulates questions about the relationships between each other, society, and the technologies that infiltrate our daily lives, often mediating personal relationships and transforming the socio-political dynamics of the world.
Graduates 2018: Katie Fitzgibbon: Graphic Design
My style of work is quite clean. I’m really interested in photography, especially documentary photography. Read More
Graduates 2018: Jacob Talkowski Sculpture
I use vividness to make architecturally inspired geometric structures using a wide range of materials including light, with an emphasis on classical formal concerns such as scale, weight, and proportion.
Graduates 2018: Josh Cotton 3D Design and Craft
My practice is process driven, often underpinned by a strong narrative, journey or experience. It is also fuelled by my passion for finding, testing and exploring new materials. Read More
Graduates 2018: Wendy Fraser: History of Art and Design
My dissertation focuses on the Moomins – a family of anthropomorphic cartoon creatures which were created by the Finnish artist and writer Tove Jansson in 1945 and became the central characters in a series of children’s books and a daily cartoon for adult readership in London’s Evening News from 1954. Read More
Graduates 2018: Caitlin Bainbridge: Media Studies
My dissertation project explores how a predominately heteronormative society has a significant impact on the way gender and identity is understood, particularly examining the Drag King community. Read More
Graduates 2018: Luke Fuller: 3D Design and Craft
My work is strongly influenced by location as every place I visit has its own history, culture and community. I visit different locations such as Port Talbot gathering research providing me with an invaluable wealth of inspiration to create work reflecting on the notion of place.
Graduates 2018: Lucy Bradley: Sculpture
My practice is dominated by thoughts of the uncanny, the tension between violence and violation and the notion of body surrogates. Read More
Graduates 2018: Dayna Murphy: Illustration
Within my practise I explore bold colours and contrasting textures and how these elements combined convey a mood in an illustration. Read More
Graduates 2018: Esme Hodes: Sculpture
My practice primarily explores how sensory engagement impacts the way we relate to the self, others and our environments. I’m really interested in the intersection between art and daily life, and the possibilities that art provides to explore different ways of relating to the world. I mainly work through wood, sound, video installation and workshop facilitation. Read More
Graduates 2018: Nanette Hewitt: Painting
Heraldic materials are significant to my work; I draw visual imagery from anthropological collections such as the Pitt River Museum in Oxford. Read More
Brighton marks Martin Luther King’s murder
The 50thanniversary of the assassination of US civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr is being marked with an exhibition at the University of Brighton. Read More