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Postgraduate information sessions 2026: your next step starts here

Thinking about a PGCE, master’s or research degree? Join the University of Brighton’s Postgraduate Information Sessions on Wednesday 4 February, 3–6pm, held across the City, Falmer and Moulsecoomb campuses. Book your place. What’s on Finance & admissions talk (3.30pm – 4pm) Meet course tutors or attend course talks (4–5.30pm) Campus tours: guided at Falmer & Moulsecoomb, self‑guided at…

2025 in Review: Celebrating a year of ambition, breakthroughs and real-world impact

From world-leading research to community partnerships, student success and global impact, 2025 showcased the University of Brighton at its boldest and best. Here are some of the standout moments that defined our year: January The University of Brighton was awarded the highest sports education accreditation by CIMSPA for delivering pioneering sports and physical exercise degrees….

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 changes…

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…

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…

Ensuring effective teacher training during ITaP week

Brighton’s student secondary teachers spent a week engaging in the Department for Education’s (DfE) intensive training and practice (ITaP) initiative. Over the duration of their PGCE year the student teachers have four weeks of ITaP learning which is be different from the rest of the curriculum and focuses on specific, foundational or pivotal areas of…

Flatford Mill trip for student geography teachers

Student teachers on our Secondary Geography PGCE travelled to Suffolk for a residential field trip at Flatford Mill. The annual event is designed so the students gain practical training on how to deliver field work to all age groups to meet the exam specifications of GCSE and A level, and how we can support students…

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…

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…