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University of Brighton named the UK’s most LGBTQ+ friendly university

Brighton has been crowned the UK’s most LGBTQ+ friendly university in a new survey, scoring 8.7 out of 10 for inclusivity – the highest in the country. The new findings from Erobella indicate that Brighton is a place where LGBTQ+ students feel safe, supported and celebrated, further strengthening the university’s reputation for fostering an inclusive and welcoming community. Nationally, the average university score…

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University expert calls for more radical change in education following government plans to streamline national curriculum

Professor Michael Jopling calls for a more radical approach to preparing young people for the digital age in his Inaugural lecture . Professor Michael Jopling, Professor of Education, in the School of Education, Sport and Health Sciences, will use his upcoming public lecture Beyond our depths: The (post) digital future of schooling to argue that the proposed curriculum…

Brighton lecturer’s book shortlisted for ASE award

Moss Safari, a book written by Senior Lecturer Andy Chandler-Grevatt, has been shortlisted in the Association for Science Education’s (ASE) Book of the Year 2025. Through this book, Dr Chandler-Grevatt encourages readers of all ages to grab a microscope, explore their local environment, and discover the extraordinary life hiding beneath mossy surfaces. The book is one…

Exploring teaching and assessment in the English classroom

“Before today, I hadn’t thought about how many components writing has that teachers need to teach.” Student teachers on our Secondary English PGCE took part in a whole-day workshop exploring the teaching and assessment of writing in the secondary English classroom. The student teachers had already explored the other two core strands of the National…

Student teachers attend Glyndebourne workshop

Around 50 student teachers on our Art and Design and English PGCEs spent a whole day in a workshop, hosted at Glyndebourne. The day was led by composer, conductor and keyboard player Howard Moody and movement director Mike Ashcroft. It was inspired by the Glyndebourne commissioned opera The Railway Children, which has its world premiere…

Learning to teach the novel

Student teachers on our (Secondary) English PGCE attended a half-day workshop during their induction programme with a focus on teaching the novel in KS3. The group worked to develop an understanding of relevant pedagogies, with a focus on fostering the engagement and enjoyment of their learners. The workshop comprised of an exemplar Y8 lesson which…

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PSHE Association accreditation for Brighton’s student teachers

Fifteen Brighton student primary teachers have gained the PSHE Association accreditation – the Certificate of Professional Development for PSHE teachers. The students are in the second year of the Primary Education (3–7 years and Primary Education (5–11 years) BA(Hons) with QTS degrees and gained the qualification in addition to their university-based modules. The PSHE Association is the national…

Enhancing your employability

Your time at Brighton is about more than just earning a degree – it’s about developing the skills, experiences, and connections that prepare you for a successful career At the Brighton we know that employability is an important part of that experience. We support you in achieving your ambitions, expanding your prospects, and building lasting…

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The (post)digital future of schooling

University of Brighton’s public lecture series continues this autumn with thought-provoking, educational talks from leading academics. Discover more about what is really happening in the classroom with a lecture by Michael Jopling, Professor of Education: Beyond our depths: The (post)digital future of schooling There is an ongoing debate about whether mobile phones should be banned…

University of Brighton gains prestigious national award for advancing racial equity

Brighton is awarded the Race Equality Charter (REC) Silver Award by Advance HE, becoming one of only six universities in the UK to hold prestigious recognition. The REC framework is designed to improve the representation, progression and success of Black and minority ethnic staff and students in higher education. The Silver Award acknowledges the university’s…