Since my final year my work has become mostly digital and video based, influenced by my interests in queer pop culture and love of Camp style. Read More
Graduate Show 2019: Annabel Lumby: 3D Design and Craft
My project has been an exploration into plastic pollution in the sea, and how puppetry can be used to convey messages about the increasing threat sea creatures are facing from micro plastics. Read More
Graduate Show 2019: Louis Sterling: Digital Music and Sound Arts
Ultimately, I am a practising music technologist, recording artist and course representative on the Digital Music and Sound arts course. Read More
Podcast with Alex Zambelli
Dr Alex Zambelli, Senior Lecturer in the School of Architecture and Design, talks about his research on urban commons and the comparisons between architecture and archaeology. Read More
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
Award success for Sequential Design graduate
Rupert Murrell’s moving film Island of Grief won an award at this week’s Charity Film Awards. 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
Helen Cammock nominated for Turner Prize
University of Brighton Photography alumna Helen Cammock is one of four artists nominated for the 2019 Turner Prize. Read More
Charlie Schaffer shortlisted for BP Portrait Award
Charlie’s painting “Imara in her Fur Coat“, has been shortlisted for the BP Portrait Award, one of the most prestigious art awards in the world.
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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
Architecture graduate debuts at Chelsea
An award-winning Brighton graduate has designed her first garden for the Chelsea Flower Show. Read More
“Lucia’s Tate commission shows the strong entrepreneurial spirit of Brighton students”
Final year student Lucia Vinti was commissioned to illustrate the families guide for the current Van Gogh and Britain exhibition at Tate Britain. Read More
Join artist Fiona Grady for a tour and workshop
Florence final for textiles students
Two graduating textiles students have made the final of the ‘Feel the Yarn’ competition in Florence. 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
Molly set for ‘amazing’ New York year
Graduating Textiles with Business Studies student Molly O’Halloran has secured a dream internship at a prestigious New York City fashion brand. Read More
Congratulations to photography alumni Laura Pannack
Laura Pannack, won third place in the Single Image category for her photograph Young British Naturists in the 2019 Lens Culture Portrait Award. Read More
“My placement at Lego never felt like work. The proudest moment was having two products I worked on hit the stores”
George Gilliatt, a Product Design student, did a year-long placement with Lego in Denmark. We spoke to him about this experience and his course. Read More
Media, Industry and Innovation students head to Sharing Social event
Connecting with people and being savvy is what our Media, Industry and Innovation degree is all about, so this event looking at AI and video marketing techniques for social media was an ideal field trip for these students. Read More
Media Studies module prompts visit to Royal Institution
The media studies module ‘Mediating Science and Technology’ looks at how scientific ideas are communicated to the public, so, as lecturer Ryan Burns tells us, it’s an ideal location for a field trip (plus it’s next to the Ritz in Mayfair). Read More
Printmaking graduate in solo Berlin show
Alumni Caroline Jane Harris’s exhibition A Three-Dimensional Sky is running until 11 May 11 at the Kristin Hjellegjerde Gallery. Read More
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
Bailey requests Brighton professor for new book
Professor in the Culture of Photography Francis Hodgson has written the text for a super-sized book of images by renowned photographer David Bailey. Read More
Art and design students decorate hospital room
Volunteers from Architecture, Moving Image and Graphic Design have designed and painted a seaside-themed mural at the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital. Read More
Follow our Fine Art courses on Instagram
Each of our four Fine Art courses has its own Instagram feed – find out more about studying Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking and Fine Art Critical Practice at Brighton. Read More
Follow 3D Design and Craft BA(Hons) and Craft MA on Instagram
Run by our students, technicians and staff, these Instagram accounts show you what it’s like to study our design and craft undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Brighton. Read More
Follow Graphic Design and Illustration on Instagram
Run by our students, technicians and staff, this Instagram account shows you what it’s like to study visual communication at Brighton. Read More
Thinking of choosing Media Studies? Read on!
We chatted to Holly Smith who studied Media Studies BA(Hons) at Brighton – hear about her experiences of the course. Read More
Photography students show work in Toronto
As part of our Photography BA(Hons) annual exchange, second year students are showing their work in Canada.
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
Free Skills Masterclass
Free Skills Masterclasses! Ideal for final year, masters students and recent graduates. Gain skills from professionals, certificate for each attendee. 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
Printmaking students lead workshops for local GCSE school students
Second year Fine Art Printmaking students have been delivering a series of workshops with local secondary schools and local community groups. Read More
New Architecture podcast from Ben Sweeting.
Listen to Ben talking about his role as course leader of Architecture and his interest in cybernetics. Read More
School of Architecture and Design success
School of Art and Design lecturers Duncan Baker Brown and Nick Gant and colleagues have had their application to become a member of the British Council Crafting Futures Network accepted. Read More
Charlie Schaffer wins prize for 3rd time
Find Art Painting alumnus Charlie Schaffer wins the Brian Botting Prize for the third time in the prize’s four year history.
3D graduate’s work celebrated by ITV
Watch Alec Stevens create a wooden sculpture of the ITV ident. Read More
Top ten ranking for our art and design courses announced
We have been ranked 8th in the UK and 38th worldwide for art and design. Brighton has also been rated in the global top 100 student cities!
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.
Follow our Fashion and Textiles accounts
Run by our students, technicians and staff, these Instagram accounts show you what it’s like to study fashion design, textile design and fashion communication at Brighton. Read More
Student work exhibited at ONCA
The Matter of Making exhibition features work emerging student artists from the School of Art.
Invitation to Female Firsts exhibition
The School of Architect and Design (SoAD) are celebrating International Women’s Day with a “Female Firsts” exhibition today. Read More
Graduate showcased in prestigious exhibition
Georg Avetisjans, graduate of MA Photography has been selected for the prestigious Poznan Photo Diploma Award exhibition. Read More
Celebrating International Women’s Day
Brighton inventions backed by investors
Investors are pledging thousands of pounds to boost two inventions by 3D Design & Craft graduates. Read More
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
“Brighton taught me to have more fun with my work”
Dan Woodger, graduate and professional illustrator, spoke at our Future Selves employability event which included alumni talks, visits from key industry figures and workshops and portfolio reviews. Watch three of our graduates speaking about life after uni. 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
“I’m so grateful to have been awarded a bursary by the Framework Knitters”
Textiles students Lily Rodgers and Molly O’Halloran have been given cash prizes by the Framework Knitters organisation. 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
Brighton graduate wins heat in Sky Portrait Artist of the Year
Recent graduate Sara Lavelle is through to the next round of the TV painting competition. 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
Course leader’s podcasting book gets rave review
A new book co-edited by Digital Film BA(Hons) course leader Dario Llinares is “the first comprehensive interdisciplinary collection of academic work on the topic of podcasting within a media and cultural studies lens”. Read More
HOAD graduate curates student exhibition of Photography
University of Brighton graduate An Nguyen is curating an exhibition of Photography students’ work at ONCA Gallery. Read More
Photography Graduate exhibiting at Format Photography Festival, Derby
Martin Seeds, an MA Photography Graduate, and now tutor on the BA Photography course, will exhibit in a group exhibition titled ‘The Brexit Shop’, at this years Format Festival in Derby.
BA Photography Graduate shortlisted for MACK book award
Jacob Clayton, a 2017 BA Photography Graduate, has been shortlisted for the prestigious 2019 MACK Book Award.
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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
Cass Art Phoenix Prize 2019
School of Art final year students have the opportunity to apply for this award which sees Cass Art sponsoring a Phoenix studio space for up to three 2019 graduates. 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
3rd Year photography student shortlisted for photography award
Lilli Burridge-Payne, third year BA Photography student has been shortlisted for a new photography award, the Wolf Suschitzky Photography Prize. Read More
Make good art says Honorary Doctor of Arts Chris Riddell
Graduates should turn to art to help them through life’s rough times, according to Chris Riddell OBE, illustrator and former Children’s Laureate. 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
Watch course leader Gem Barton talk about making it in the digital sector
Barbican curator selects Photography MA grads
For Source magazine’s annual graduate choices, three of the five chosen photographers are from our own MA – congratulations to Greta Lorimer, Lee Copleston and Sarah Le Brocq. Read More
“I worked for a company who are one of Chanel’s biggest textile designers”
Meet Eve Row-Care, the Textiles BA(Hons) student who created the textile design for one of the world’s most coveted accessories while on placement. Read More
Sustainable Design on Facebook
Join our Facebook group for students who have studied Sustainable Design from 2009 onwards. Read More
Follow our Sustainable Design MA
See what’s happening on the course on their Instagram feed. 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
Dis/Ordinary architecture project
First year Interior Architecture students have been participating in a week-long workshop with internationally renowned artist Rachel Gadsden working with disabled artists to develop creative and innovative disability-led ways of working around the design of built space.
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
Tracing Brighton’s forgotten slave-owners
Research by University of Brighton academics has revealed that Brighton and Hove residents received significant financial compensation after the end of British colonial slavery in the Caribbean. Read More
Architecture students take part in Towner Gallery residency
Architecture students on The Design is Research Studio are undertaking a two week long residency at the Towner Gallery in Eastbourne.
Moving Image and Photography 2nd year exhibition: CINESTHESIA
Cinesthesia will be open to the public over the month of January 2019. The exhibition will display work by moving image and photography students marking their 2nd year studying at Brighton University. Look at our student run exhibition instagram @cinesthesia2019
BBC covers Joe Pettet-Smith’s work
Photography graduate Joe Pettet-Smith’s work has once again been featured in the national media. 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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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
Craft MA graduate starts Crafts Council hothouse scheme
Graduate Louise Bell has been chosen for the Crafts Council’s 2019 hothouse programme which supports talented makers at the start of their career. Read More
Graphic design alumni chats all things coding with current students
This month our Graphic Design and Illustration students enjoyed a creative coding workshop with designers Rifke Sadleir and Kevin Beck from Multiple States agency. Read More
The Print Square – limited edition prints
Third rear BA(Hons) Photography students have launched an initiative which allows the public to purchase an individual ‘Artist Proof Print’ created in advance of their entry into the market. Read More
Flying vacuum cleaner designed by Product Design student
VacHumme, created by student Tom Harding, is an almost fully automated ‘dusting drone’. It operates via an AI mapping function and is designed to fly around a single room, cleaning every surface it can reach. Read More
Showcase your creativity at the Grand Parade gallery
Staff and students have an opportunity to showcase projects, ideas and discussion as part of an experimental programme in spring 2019.
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
Fashion Communication students work together
In a challenging project led by tutor Steph John, Fashion Communication students worked together creating entire magazines around different themes. We joined them for the day to see how it went. Read More
New Note Orchestra highlighted on BBC news
The work of the New Note Orchestra, whose members are people in recovery from drug and alcohol addition, has been highlighted in a feature on the BBC News website. 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
New jewellery book for 3D Design and Craft lecturer
Simon Bliss, Senior Lecturer on the 3D Design and Craft BA(Hons), explores the relationship between jewellery and modernism in the inter-war period in Europe and America with a particular focus on France and Germany. Read More
Textiles make Scabies child’s play
Brighton primary school children have recycled fabric remnants from University of Brighton textile students to create bean bags in the shape of mites to fight the stigma surrounding scabies, an increasingly common skin disease. Read More
The Gritterman’s back
Orlando Weeks, Illustration graduate and former member of indie rock band The Maccabees will see his children’s story about a man who grits roads performed on stage next month. Read More
