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Research and Knowledge Exchange Conference

The School of Education is pleased to announce that our annual research and knowledge exchange conference will be returning this summer. Transforming Pedagogy and shaping futures:Using research and knowledge exchange partnerships to create innovative ideas for teaching and learning. Thursday 13 July 2023, 1pm – 7pmUniversity of BrightonFalmer Campus The conference will feature a keynote…

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Inaugural lecture with Becky Allen: ‘The Hidden lives of Teachers’

The University of Brighton’s public lecture series returns this spring with a wide-ranging programme of inspiring and educational talks from leading academics. Delivered by newly appointed professors, the lectures will delve into the ground-breaking research Brighton academics are carrying out to address some of the biggest challenges facing people and communities here in Brighton, across…

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Come to an applicant event

Our applicant events are a great way to learn more about your course after you have applied, to get to know us better and make sure we are the right university for you. To book you’ll need your University of Brighton student number which you’ll find on any emails you’ve received from us about your…

Education student raises the flag at Royal Albert Hall

First year Education BA(Hons) student, Leo Jordan, was honoured to be one of 80 Royal British Legion Standard Bearers at this year’s Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Leo chats about how they got involved with the Royal British Legion and the honour of being involved with the event: “I have…

We’re 8th for education!

The Guardian published its 2023 University Guide this week and we’re delighted that education courses at Brighton are placed 8th in the UK – a climb of 26 places. The University of Brighton has been educating professionals, including teachers, researchers, early years practitioners, youth workers and teaching assistants, for over 100 years. We’re proud of…

A wealth of resources for education and teaching students

We pride ourselves on providing a great experience for our students and ensuring they are confident in the classroom, offering an array of facilities and resources that will support their development and learning. Curriculum Centre Our facilities include a curriculum centre which contains more than 30,000 specialist resources for trainee teachers including books, DVDs, games and…

Starting your course in 2022?

Will you be joining us this September? We know there’s a lot to think about before starting university so have put together some information you will find useful before you arrive and for your first few weeks at uni, to get your student life off to the best possible start. Check our website which will guide…

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Education BA conference 10th anniversary

This year marks 10 years of our annual Education BA conference which was rightly themed ‘celebrating students as researchers’. The event, which is aimed at Education BA (Hons) students from all three years, provides our ‘community of learners’ with a unique opportunity to share and celebrate the outcomes of student-led enquiry and research that has…

Brighton research making a world-leading impact, major review finds

The university has been recognised for research of “world-leading quality” which has “outstanding impact” on people’s lives by the UK’s HE funding bodies. The results of the Research Excellence Framework 2021 (REF) published Thursday 12 May 2022 show that the university’s researchers have produced research consistently rated as world leading. In particular, the university has been recognised for…

Education BA placement opportunities

Our Education BA offers students a wide variety of enriching placement opportunities to develop key skills and enjoy unmissable experiences. During their time at Brighton, students will take part in a two-week placement in their first year, followed by an eight-week extended placement in the second year. The education studies team is committed to ensuring…