Marketing Student Life | School of Business and Law

Top skills gained on a placement year with Disney

It was great to chat with Marketing Management student, Emily Birch, who spent a year at Disney Destinations International (DDI) as a Creative and CRM Intern, working on exciting campaigns for globally recognised brands like Disneyland Paris, Disney Cruise Line, and Disney World Florida. Read on to discover how this placement helped her grow personally and professionally—and her advice for students…

Brighton named one of Time Out’s 50 best cities in the world for 2025

Brighton ranks 34th on Time Out’s 2025 list of the world’s 50 best cities, making it the third-highest ranked city in the UK. The definitive annual list is published every year, based on feedback from tens of thousands of city-dwellers across the globe. This year, over 18,000 participants shared their thoughts on key aspects of city…

Brighton jumps into top 30 in new university sustainability league table

The University of Brighton has climbed an impressive 16 places to secure a spot in the top 30 of the latest People & Planet University League, a prestigious ranking of 165 UK universities based on their environmental and ethical performance. Brighton’s achievement also places it as the fourth most sustainable university in the South East,…

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Women in Leadership series – Networking Breakfast

Don’t Miss Our Women in Leadership Networking Breakfast on Thursday 23 January 2025! This is a free event – book your place We’re kicking off our exciting three-part Women in Leadership event series with an inspiring morning you won’t want to miss! Hosted by the School of Business and Law, this free networking breakfast is…

How a placement year at Nintendo helped shape my career goals

Jay Francis, a Marketing Management BSc (Hons) student, has completed a year-long placement with Nintendo UK. Working as part of the Trade Marketing and Sales team, Jay gained invaluable industry experience and practical skills that have shaped his future career aspirations. Finding the right placement opportunities Jay’s role at Nintendo combined trade marketing and sales responsibilities,…

Looking back on our 2024: A year of innovation, creativity and impact

As we wrap up 2024, we want to take a moment to reflect on the past year’s achievements, milestones and stories that have shaped the year here at the University of Brighton. There’s so much to celebrate – we’ve seen groundbreaking research, community impact and inspiring student success across every area of the university. Read…

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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…

Marketing student demonstrates revolutionary technology to King Charles III

Naomi Spence makes headlines after meeting King Charles III at the launch of Apple’s latest AI-powered technology. We are incredibly proud of Marketing Management student Naomi Spence, who recently showcased cutting-edge Apple technology to His Majesty King Charles III at a high-profile event hosted by Apple in their UK headquarters at Battersea Power Station. Naomi…