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Turning a Scholarship Opportunity into a Career

Nadja Jepsen graduated in 2015. Here is her story…. I received my MA Education from Brighton as an international student from the US. I won the Santander Masters scholarship which made Brighton a cheaper option than studying back in California. The scholarship made it possible for me to focus on my education and opt out…

“Opportunities like this don’t come along very often…..so grab them with both hands”

Undergraduate student Amanda Baker, BSC Hons Physiotherapy, is hoping to pursue a career in research, so when she saw the Santander Undergraduate Research Scheme advertised, she jumped at the chance to apply. Thanks to funding provided by Santander Universities, the scheme provides seven undergraduate students the opportunity to take part in real, hands-on research over the summer break. Amanda…

Nina’s Santander summer internship with Stand Alone

The University of Brighton and Santander Universities’ Employability Scheme offers students and recent graduates a fully funded three-week internship with a small to medium-sized enterprise. Students receive £1,000 for a project-based internship, which gives them invaluable experience of graduate-level work. Nina Vallard, Inclusive Arts Practice MA, tells us about her experience working at Stand Alone,…

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…

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…

International experience fund winner Agnes visits Uganda

Agnes recently visited Mutungo, Uganda as part of her International Experience. The International Experience Fund is a fund per annum, 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…