Category: Geography

Isaac Doyle smiles against the living sea wall at Southwick beach

Brighton researchers to track marine comeback as new reef transforms Shoreham Port 

A new artificial reef installed at Shoreham Port is providing vital habitats for marine species – and a unique opportunity for University of Brighton researchers to study how life returns to restored coastal environments. 

Designed to bring life back to the coastline, the Southwick Reef project – which officially launched yesterday, on 28 January 2026 – aims to transform a man-made harbour wall into a thriving marine ecosystem, creating new homes for diverse species, boosting biodiversity while inviting coastal communities to take part in conservation and learning. 

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Check if you’re eligible for £1,000 to help with study, accommodation or travel costs

At the University of Brighton, we’re here to support you in making the best start to your university journey. With our postcode checker, you can quickly see if you’re eligible for our 2026 Brighton Boost financial support package, designed to help you with the cost of living and make everyday things just that little bit easier.  

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Field trips that shape your future: Why geography and environment students at Brighton learn beyond the classroom

Studying Geography and Environment at the University of Brighton isn’t just about lectures and textbooks; it’s about experiencing real-world challenges and solutions first-hand. Our field trips are designed to immerse students in diverse environments, helping them develop practical skills and insights that employers value in careers across sustainability, urban planning, environmental consultancy, and beyond.

In this blog post, we explore just some of the fantastic trips our geography and environment students have already been on since the start of the academic year!

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Prepare for university with our subject taster sessions

Are you interested in discovering more about what it’s like to study at the University of Brighton? Whatever subject sparks your interest, we have a wide range of online subject taster events designed to help you explore your options. 

These events are a great way to dive deeper into your chosen subject and gain insights into the application process and university life.  

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Remanufacturing: The ultimate pathway for a circular economy

Inaugural lecture from Professor Yan Wang

The University of Brighton’s public lecture series continues this autumn with thought-provoking, educational talks from leading academics. 

Yan Wang, Professor of Circular Manufacturing, will be unveiling the secrets of remanufacturing as a powerful pathway to improve sustainability and protect the planet. She will demonstrate how restoring end-of-life products can provide a cost-effective, environmentally friendly alternative to producing new products, and even recycling. Join her on Thursday 4 December 2025. 

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Tackling microplastic pollution in England’s rare chalk streams

Chalk streams are being impacted by microparticle pollution, according to a new study.

Fewer than 300 chalk streams exist worldwide, and England is home to most of them – but these irreplaceable habitats aren’t safe. A first-of-its-kind study on the River Itchen, by the University of Brighton and Upper Itchen Restoration Community Interest Company  (UIR CIC), has revealed tiny plastic and fibreglass particles in its headwaters, raising urgent questions about the health of one of England’s most important freshwater ecosystems.

Citizen scientists from the local community, working with researchers, detected microfibre and microparticle pollution at every site sampled in spring 2025. Microfibres – often shed from clothing – dominated the samples, while fibreglass, rarely reported in rivers, was also present, together with tyre particles from road run-off. Such contamination can disrupt the river ecosystem, posing risks to insects, fish and mammals that depend on these chalk streams.

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Could white storks return to London? University of Brighton launches landmark public survey

Could white storks make a return to the skies in London? A new survey led by the University of Brighton and rewilding charity Citizen Zoo asks the question.

The Thoughts on Storks survey is part of an ambitious effort to explore whether these elegant birds could live and breed in the capital once again – centuries after disappearing from the UK due to hunting and habitat loss.

White storks were once native to Britain but vanished around the 15th century. Now, thanks to a successful reintroduction project led by the White Stork Project at the Knepp Estate in West Sussex, wild storks have begun breeding here again for the first time in over 500 years. Sightings across Greater London are becoming more common – prompting experts to ask: could the capital be their next home?

That’s the question driving an innovative new project led by Dr Rachel White from the University of Brighton’s School of Applied Sciences, exploring whether the capital’s urban landscape could support these iconic birds, just as other European cities have done. It asks residents and visitors to share their thoughts on storks, their knowledge of the species, and how they feel about sharing the city with more wildlife. 

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