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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…

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…

Postgraduate training to teach information day

Thinking of getting into teaching? Do you have an undergraduate degree or are you studying for one? Learn about your options at our information day: Saturday 8 November 2025 11am–2pm Falmer campus University of Brighton Learn about the different postgraduate routes we offer into teaching in early years, primary, secondary and further education. You could…

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Another successful Glyndebourne residency

Student teachers on our Secondary Art and Design PGCE have the opportunity to apply for a residency with Glyndebourne. The residency has now been running for 10 years and it provides the three successful applicants with a unique opportunity. They are given exclusive access to Glyndebourne – its performances, grounds, staff and rehearsal rooms –…

Secondary history PGCE gets underway

How can pebbles from Brighton beach help us to understand about the nature of history? Student history teachers at the university found out the answer in their first week of learning at the University of Brighton’s Falmer campus. The Secondary History PGCE course ensures that everyone tries out practical strategies for teaching complex topics so…