Aimee Myles | University of Brighton Alumni Association

Santander Student Online Self-Development Programme

University of Brighton have been excited to take part in the Student Online Self-Development Programme by Santander Universities UK with Sporting Edge Digital Learning. 19 of our students, picked randomly from over 100 applicants, have been participating in this programme and the chance of winning a £10,000 Santander Development Grant. Santander Universities partnered with Sporting…

Forward Bound scholarship – reflection from our scholar, Anastasiia

Since 2015, we have been delighted, with the kind support of Fiona Deane with money left to her by a family legacy, to have offered the Forward Bound scholarship to MSc Health Promotion applicants from low or lower-middle income countries. This award is intended to support health and other professionals who are employed or who…

Ollie shares the experience of his Health Sciences PhD, kindly supported by the 4 Cancer Group

Due to graduate in February 2021 from the University of Brighton, Ollie Thurlow has recently completed his Health Sciences PhD kindly supported by the 4 Cancer Group. The 4 Cancer Group provides days out and short breaks for families affected by cancer. They offer a wide range of experiences from sailing days, to afternoon teas…

Forward Bound scholarship – reflection from our scholar, Virginia

The Future of Footwear – by Alex Witty

Alex Witty is one of our (BSc) Product Design students. Alex has won several awards and prizes, including the ‘Santander Universities – University of Brighton Growth Grant’, and the ‘Fred Maillardet Breakthrough Award’. Here’s Alex’s story in his own words: “I’m Alex Witty, a 3rd year Product Design (BSc) student at the University of Brighton…

International Experience Fund winner Natalie Holmes visits Transylvania in Romania

Natalie recently visited the conservation/education charity Operation Wallacea in Transylvania, Romania, as part of her International Experience. The International Experience Fund is an annual programme, kindly supported by Santander Universities and other generous donors, which exists to help eligible undergraduate students take advantage of opportunities overseas, such as work placements, volunteering or studying abroad. Enabling…

International Experience Fund winner Lauren Emms visits Gaborone in Botswana

Lauren recently visited Princess Marina Hospital, Gaborone, Botswana, as part of her International Experience. The International Experience Fund is an annual programme, kindly supported by Santander Universities and other generous donors, which exists to help eligible undergraduate students take advantage of opportunities overseas, such as work placements, volunteering or studying abroad. Enabling students to access…

International Experience Fund winner Chloe Morel visits South Africa

Chloe Morel recently visited South Africa as part of her International Experience. The International Experience Fund is an annual programme, kindly supported by Santander Universities, and other generous donors, which exists to help eligible undergraduate students take advantage of opportunities overseas, such as work placements, volunteering or studying abroad. Enabling students to access such opportunities…