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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…

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…

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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Postgraduate Information Session

Looking to take the next step in your academic or professional journey? Join us for our Postgraduate Information Session on Wednesday 12 February 2025, from 3–6pm, across all three of our Brighton campuses. This is your chance to explore the exciting opportunities available for postgraduate study and research at Brighton. Whether you’re considering a master’s, a PhD,…