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Award-winning illustrator and author inspires student teachers

We were delighted to welcome Steven Lenton to the Falmer campus as the 2024-25 academic year got underway. Steven has illustrated books for authors including David Baddiel, and his awards include Waterstones Picture Book of the Month and the Times Children’s Book of the Week. Steven visited our first-year student primary teachers to talk about…

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Funding to boost teacher recruitment with our new undergraduate apprenticeships

The University of Brighton has secured almost £100,000 to boost teacher recruitment among underrepresented groups across Sussex. The award from the Office for Students aims to boost opportunities for people from deprived and diverse backgrounds to access the new teacher degree apprenticeships. The new undergraduate teacher degree apprenticeship (TDA) is an exciting new opportunity for…

University of Brighton marks beginning of new era in the city

New and returning students began their studies this week at our three campuses across the Brighton at the beginning of a new era for the institution. The major redevelopment of the university’s Falmer campus has now been completed, enabling courses which had previously been taught more than 20 miles away in Eastbourne to relocate to…

Brighton rises again in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

The University of Brighton has risen by a further 16 places in this year’s The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025. Brighton now stands at 71 in the overall UK league table, up from 87 last year. This follows a rise of 11 places in the previous year, and of 19 places the…

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Come to an open day!

Join us for an undergraduate open day this autumn Our Falmer campus open day takes place on Saturday 16 November. Join us to: find out more about your course with our talks and tasters explore the Falmer campus and its facilities with our tours get advice on admissions and entry requirements, accommodation and student funding…

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Student teachers gain the Primary Science Enhancement Award

Three of Brighton’s student primary teachers have received the Primary Science Enhancement Award (PSEA) for Initial Teacher Education (ITE). The PSEA scheme enables student teachers to increase their experience and understanding of teaching and learning in primary science . The scheme draws on rationale, processes and resources developed by the Primary Science Teaching Trust, the…

Education courses rise to 2nd in the Guardian University Guide

The Guardian University Guide 2025 was published over the weekend and the University of Brighton has risen to 2nd in the UK for education courses – a climb of four places! Plus, we were the only institution to receive a value added scored of 10 in the subject area. The value added score compares students’…

A Day in the Life of a Student Primary Teacher

Amy Russell, a student Primary Education teacher at the University, recently shared a detailed look into her daily routine as she prepares for a career in teaching. In this blog, Amy takes us through her dynamic schedule of seminars, hands-on activities, and reflective study sessions on the primary teaching degree. An Introduction to the Primary…

Starting at uni with us in 2024?

We know you’re going to have the best time with us here, and The Brighton Boost will help you to make the best possible start – with discounts and bursaries to support your cost of living and university services that make everyday things just that little bit easier. Our starting at uni pages are also…

Student teachers gain PSHE Association accreditation

A group of second year student primary teachers have been accredited with the PSHE Association Certificate of Professional Development for PSHE teachers. The PSHE Association is the national body for PSHE education, and supports over 60,000 teachers and schools with resources, training, guidance and advice. The 16 students achieved the accreditation by teaching topics such…