University of Brighton researchers are developing a diagnostic tool to find human sources of pollution in UK rivers, ensuring safer swimming and drinking water.
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Have you ever wondered how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly? It’s one of nature’s most magical transformations, and now, thanks to pioneering research at the University of Brighton, we understand it better than ever before.
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Brighton researchers create first genetically stable, lab-grown stem cell models of Progeria, paving the way for research in heart ageing and rare diseases
Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS) is a fatal, extremely rare condition affecting around one in 20 million children worldwide. It is caused by a gene mutation which produces a faulty protein called progerin – which accelerates cell ageing, leading to severe cardiovascular disease and heart failure in affected children, who often die in their early teens.
Until now access to human progeria cell lines often were produced with non-stable methods that would cause the potential of DNA mutations which would therefore mean downstream analysis would not be correct.
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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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The University of Brighton’s public lecture series continues this autumn with thought-provoking, educational talks from leading academics.
Mark International Day of Radiology (8 November) early, by joining Malcolm Johnston, Professor of Radiology and Medical Education on Thursday 6 November 2025. He will be exploring radiology’s vital role in diagnosis and treatment, why a groundbreaking approach to clinical radiology education is needed and how we can ensure that future doctors reflect the communities they serve.
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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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The university is proud to announce sponsorship of Trans Pride Brighton 2025, reaffirming its commitment to equity, support and inclusion.
Trans Pride Brighton is the largest trans-specific Pride event in Europe and takes place this year on Saturday 19 July. The university’s support for the event is a way of underscoring its dedication to equality, diversity, and the celebration of gender diversity.
Professor Donna Whitehead, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Brighton, said: “My colleagues and I are delighted that the university is sponsoring Trans Pride Brighton this year. We know that the day is so much more than just a celebration. It’s a raising of voices for trans rights and a call to protect and respect the community.
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Millions living with chronic wounds may soon find relief, thanks to a new €7.3m EU-funded project to develop injectable hydrogel treatment for hard-to-heal wounds.
Researchers at the University of Brighton’s Centre for Regenerative Medicine and Devices are part of an international team of experts developing an innovative injectable treatment designed to accelerate healing in deep, hard-to-reach wounds which affect more than 300 million people worldwide.
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A groundbreaking project is supporting visually impaired people across Sussex to enjoy the mental and physical benefits of open water swimming.
Led by researcher Sadie Rockliffe from the university’s School of Business and Law, the project focuses on making blue spaces, such as seas, lakes, and pools, more welcoming and accessible to people with sight loss.
While outdoor swimming is increasingly recognised for its health and wellbeing benefits, many blue spaces remain inaccessible to people with visual impairments. Often designed with sightedness as the default, these environments can overlook the importance of other senses, such as touch, sound, rhythm, and temperature, which are essential for many swimmers, with or without sight.
Sadie’s research project challenges this sight-centred approach by exploring how people with visual impairments connect with water through their other senses – and by working directly with participants to reimagine these environments as more inclusive, community-focused, and responsive to diverse sensory experiences.
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The University of Brighton has earned a place among the world’s leading universities. Brighton has ranked in the top 4.3% of institutions globally, in the 2025 Global 2000 list by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR).
This recognition highlights the university’s continued dedication to academic excellence, impactful research, and the success of its students and alumni worldwide.
The 2025 CWUR rankings are the largest of their kind, based entirely on outcome-based data, rather than surveys or self-submitted statistics. Universities are assessed across four key pillars: education, employability, faculty, and research – all of which reflect measurable impact on students and society.
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