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University of Brighton ranked among top 4% of universities worldwide

The University of Brighton has earned a place among the world’s leading universities. Brighton has ranked in the top 4.3% of institutions globally, in the 2025 Global 2000 list by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR).  This recognition highlights the university’s continued dedication to academic excellence, impactful research, and the success of its students…

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Try out university at a summer school

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 one of our summer schools. We are offering residential and online summer schools, and all are free to attend. Residential summer schools Get a taste of different…

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Autism expert delivers guest lecture

We were thrilled to welcome autism expert Neil Stuart to the university in February. Neil is the Training and Education Director at Autism New Zealand with over 20 years’ experience of working with autistic children. Neil is also a Brighton graduate having qualified to teach with us almost 40 years ago. The talk was part…

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Brighton and Sussex Wildlife Trust unite to protect Falmer campus chalk grassland

The University of Brighton has partnered with Sussex Wildlife Trust to restore and protect the chalk grassland at its Falmer campus, an essential local habitat. As part of the university’s ongoing commitment to enhancing biodiversity and sustainability across its campuses, students, staff, and volunteers from the Sussex Wildlife Trust’s Wilder Communities team came together this…

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Learning in Action: The Behaviourist Basket

Finding a way to teach behaviourism theory in a way that encourages students to engage can be challenging. However, Dr Lesleann Whiteman, course leader for the Early Childhood Education and Care BA(Hons) and Education BA(Hons), has devised a cunning strategy. During the first semester of their first year, students study a module called ‘How Children and…

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How Netball changed the game for my university experience

Izzy James is a student on the Education BA(Hons) course – she chats through being part of a sports team alongside studying.  Having a passion for sports while moving to university is an exciting opportunity; it is an ideal time to make friends and spend your time investing in extracurricular activities. I am a first-year…

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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…

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University of Brighton announces one of the UK’s first scholarships focused on the study of trans inclusion

A PhD scholarship focused on trans and non-binary inclusion has been launched by the University of Brighton in collaboration with The Paul Cottingham Trust. The scholarship will provide a talented researcher with financial support and access to world-class resources, to develop a project focusing on trans and non-binary inclusion within the broad remit of supporting…

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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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Top reasons to study Education at Brighton

Education studies opens the door to rewarding careers working in a range of organisations contributing to positive social change! At Brighton, we offer a supportive environment for students with a combination of expert teaching, practical experience and a forward-thinking curriculum.   Want to find out more? Read on to discover our top reasons to choose…

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