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Brighton opens new hub to transform pharmacy education and research across Sussex

The newly launched Sussex Institute of Medicines Education and Research (SIMER) will focus on improving medicine use, pharmacy education and clinical research across Sussex.

Hosted at our School of Applied Sciences, SIMER unites partners from across NHS Sussex and local healthcare organisations. It aims to embed research and innovation into everyday clinical practice, improve the efficiency of pharmacy service delivery and professional development, reduce medicines waste, and promote safe and effective medicines use.

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My experience (so far) of studying Biomedical Science at Brighton

I wasn’t just looking for a course that taught science — I was looking for a place where science is actively being done.

Sahil Day is a second year student, currently studying Biomedical Science MSci.

Why I chose Brighton

I’d love to say I chose Brighton purely for the course content, the opportunities it offered beyond the classroom, or the promise of a dual accredited degree — and while all of those did influence my decision, the truth is that I was drawn here by something more personal: the opportunity to study in a place that reflects the values I hold, both in science and in life.

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Professor Rameen Shakur

Precision health expert to lead new global journal 

Professor Rameen Shakur, a leading expert in genomics and precision health at the University of Brighton, has been named Editor-in-Chief of the newly launched Journal of Precision Health. 

Part of the Springer Nature portfolio – a leading scientific publisher – the new Journal of Precision Health is aimed at making the latest medical research accessible to all, helping to improve patient care on a global scale.  

Professor Shakur, Professor of Genomics and Precision Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Brighton and Director of the Brighton Integrative Genomics Unit (BIG), was appointed as Editor in Chief for his significant contributions to cardiovascular precision health and his pioneering work in genomics and integrative medicine. 

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Meet Dr Lorna Linch

Lorna Linch is course leader for Geography BSc(Hons), in this post we find out more about what she teaches, how she likes to teach and her research interests.

As well as being course leader for Geography BSc(Hons) I am involved in teaching several modules for the Geography and Environment courses from Foundation through to Masters level. My main teaching interests are in glacial and periglacial processes and geomorphology; palaeoglaciology and reconstructing Quaternary environments; glacial pollutants and contaminants; and sedimentology and micromorphology. Examples of some undergraduate modules I teach on are Fundamentals of Physical Geography, Earth Surface Processes, Ice Age Earth and The Frozen Planet.

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Try out university life at our summer schools

If you’re in year 12 or your first year of 6th form college, you have the chance to try out what it’s like to study at university at our on-campus, residential summer schools.

Summer schools run from 9-12 July, and you can apply now. You’ll have opportunities to explore a variety of sessions during the day, giving you a taste of different courses, social activities in the evening, and overnight stays in our halls of residence – all supported by our undergraduate students at the University of Brighton.  

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Nick McGlynn’s new book on UK Bear Spaces launches on International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia 2024

Dr Nick McGlynn’s new book explores experiences and attitudes around the ‘Bear’ community of big and hairy gay men.

The book launch will take place on 17 May 2024 – International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. Founded in 2004, the day commonly shortened to ‘IDAHOBIT’ is a global initiative aimed to raise awareness about discrimination, violence and challenges faced by the lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer (LGBTQ+) community.

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Carbon beads could reduce liver disease progression caused by unhealthy gut bacteria

University researchers have contributed to a study into innovative carbon beads aimed at reducing bad bacteria and inflammation linked to serious disease.

University of Brighton researchers have contributed to a study into innovative carbon beads aimed at reducing bad bacteria and inflammation linked to liver cirrhosis and serious disease.

The study, led by researchers at University College London (UCL) and involving 17 organisations, is published in Gut today, and found that the carbon beads were effective in restoring gut health.

The beads, taken orally and known as CARBALIVE, could have a significant impact on the treatment of patients with conditions such as liver disease, irritable bowel syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis.

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Science Saturday Club for students in Years 10 and 11 at the University of Brighton 

I have learnt many facts and experiments from various sciences as well as the process of applying to university and what it maybe like. I found the experiments enjoyable and the talks on university and post 16 options useful

Lucas

The university outreach team organised a Science Saturday Club, which ran over four Saturday mornings earlier in the year. 27, Sussex-based year 10 and 11 students from schools as far away as Littlehampton and Hastings attended the club held on Saturday mornings, which combined lectures and lab sessions run by academics and PhD students interspersed with information and guidance about post-16 options, a tour of our Moulsecoomb campus and plenty of opportunity to engage with three Applied Science student ambassadors supporting the club. The club, which was free to attend, aimed to show students what studying science at university is like.

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My course so far

Hi I’m Jade and I’m a first year studying Biological Sciences BSc(Hons) and here’s what I think of the course so far…

I chose this course as I’ve been interested in biology for many years, and I like that this course specifically allows you to cater it more specifically to yourself with how many option modules there are for later years. I chose Brighton as I’ve lived rather locally my whole life, and I’m enjoying being able to study whilst also still getting to live at home.

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Nature walk and social at Devil’s Dyke

To take a break from studies this February, 40 students and staff from Geography, Environment and Ecology courses decided to get out of the city for a casual social event. The chosen location was Devil’s Dyke. With its deep ice-cut valley, its wildlife, its folk legends and its panoramic views across the South Downs, this was the perfect place to roam around on a Saturday afternoon! And being just 20 minutes from the city by bus, it’s easy to travel to any time.

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