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Student teachers tackle Geodesic Domes

First year student primary students took part in a team-building challenge constructing Geodesic Domes. The challenge was related to ‘structures’ in the Design & Technology section of the National Curriculum for Key Stage 1 and 2, but as importantly it offered a fun way for the students to reconnect after the Christmas break. The students…

Education MA Graduate Success – Hear from our student Adam

Adam Muirhead recently completed his Education MA at Brighton in 2024. With a career already deeply rooted in youth work, Adam felt that gaining a postgraduate degree could really help with his future career progression. What’s inspiring about Adam’s student journey is how he balanced the responsibilities of a senior professional role with the…

Top reasons to train to teach at Brighton

As a teacher you’ll get to inspire the next generation – it’s a job where no two days are the same and every lesson you teach can make a real difference. It’s also a career with great progression opportunities and a competitive starting salary. Plus, you’ll get more holiday than many other professions. There’s no…

Inspiring creativity during Art and Design PGCE placements

During her placement at Heathfield Community College, one of our Art and Design PGCE students Liao Hsien-Yi introduced Year 12 students to the art of plaster sculpture, inspired by artist Maria Bartuszova. The workshop was designed to encourage students to experience beyond 2D art and really have a hands-on experience with 3D materials. “When I…

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Check if you’re eligible for £1,250 and a lower grade offer

At the University of Brighton, we’re here to support you in making the best start to your university journey. With our new postcode checker, you can quickly see if you’re eligible for our Brighton Boost financial support package, designed to help you with the cost of living and make everyday things just that little bit…

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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Discover what makes a great teacher at our online taster session

Are you interested in discovering more about what it’s like to study teaching at the University of Brighton? Whether you’re considering a future in teaching or simply want to explore your options, we have an exciting online taster event coming up. Our taster events are a great way to dive deeper into your chosen…

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Inspirational workshop from Brighton & Hove Museums

We were delighted to welcome Sam Hobbs from Brighton & Hove Museums to the university. Sam (centre in the photo above) is Head of Art at Angmering School in West Sussex and has been an art teacher for over 20 years. Alongside her school role, Sam is also Secondary Schools and Colleges Coordinator at Brighton…

Award-winning illustrator and author inspires student teachers

We were delighted to welcome Steven Lenton to the Falmer campus as the 2024-25 academic year got underway. Steven has illustrated books for authors including David Baddiel, and his awards include Waterstones Picture Book of the Month and the Times Children’s Book of the Week. Steven visited our first-year student primary teachers to talk about…

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Funding to boost teacher recruitment with our new undergraduate apprenticeships

The University of Brighton has secured almost £100,000 to boost teacher recruitment among underrepresented groups across Sussex. The award from the Office for Students aims to boost opportunities for people from deprived and diverse backgrounds to access the new teacher degree apprenticeships. The new undergraduate teacher degree apprenticeship (TDA) is an exciting new opportunity for…