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Brighton students win round one of the Microsoft EDI Business Challenge

A group of students from the University of Brighton’s School of Business and Law won round one of Microsoft’s EDI Business Challenge, a national competition where teams have to work together to develop solutions to a real world business challenge. This is the first time the University of Brighton has participated in the competition, which…

Inclusive Practice Ambassadors within the School of Business and Law

Meet our Inclusive Practice Ambassadors

Our Inclusive Practice Ambassadors (IPAs) play an essential role in ensuring equality, diversity and inclusivity are incorporated in to the student experience on our courses. Led by the Inclusive Practice Lead for the School of Business and Law – Dr Hasan Gilani, the IPAs have lined-up a set of activities that include (but are not…

Guests laughing at a Women in Leadership event

Women in Leadership series

Our Women in Leadership series is an initiative to showcase women leading transformational change. This representation is inspirational and critical to advancing gender equity. Inclusivity This series addresses the identified necessity for visible role models, through guest speakers and training. The Women in Leadership series also strengthens the School of Business and Law’s mission and…

Law lecturer gives Black History Month talk on historic relations between West Africa and Portugal

Law lecturer and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead for the School of Business and Law, Dr Adaeze Okoye, gave the final talk of Black History Month to our students and staff. Adaeze is a barrister and solicitor, who was educated in both Nigeria and the UK. She shared with us some of her findings from…

Upcoming Black History Month events at the University of Brighton

The University of Brighton recognises and celebrates Black history as a year-round commitment, but October gives an extra boost for minority ethnic voices. This Black History Month, there are a number of guest speaker sessions that students and staff can attend. The School of Business and Law’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Lead, Dr Adaeze…

Celebrating International Women’s Day in times of a crisis

Brighton Business School and the student Equality Society are holding an event for International Women’s Day on Monday 8 March 2021 on the subject of Women during the time of Covid. The day will feature events and talks from students, staff and we’re delighted to announce that we will be welcoming guest speaker Rosemary French,…