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Student teachers help pupils improve with Read to Succeed

Five student primary teachers have been working with a group of pupils to improve their reading skills. Abbie, Muhsanah, Kayleigh, Tyler-James and Kitty are second year students on our Primary Education (5–11 years) BA(Hons) with QTS degree and they delivered the Read to Succeed programme in Baird Primary and Churchwood Primary Academy in Hastings. For…

Student teachers tackle Geodesic Domes

First year student primary students took part in a team-building challenge constructing Geodesic Domes. The challenge was related to ‘structures’ in the Design & Technology section of the National Curriculum for Key Stage 1 and 2, but as importantly it offered a fun way for the students to reconnect after the Christmas break. The students…

Top reasons to train to teach at Brighton

As a teacher you’ll get to inspire the next generation – it’s a job where no two days are the same and every lesson you teach can make a real difference. It’s also a career with great progression opportunities and a competitive starting salary. Plus, you’ll get more holiday than many other professions. There’s no…

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Check if you’re eligible for £1,250 and a lower grade offer

At the University of Brighton, we’re here to support you in making the best start to your university journey. With our new postcode checker, you can quickly see if you’re eligible for our Brighton Boost financial support package, designed to help you with the cost of living and make everyday things just that little bit…

Looking back on our 2024: A year of innovation, creativity and impact

As we wrap up 2024, we want to take a moment to reflect on the past year’s achievements, milestones and stories that have shaped the year here at the University of Brighton. There’s so much to celebrate – we’ve seen groundbreaking research, community impact and inspiring student success across every area of the university. Read…

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Discover what makes a great teacher at our online taster session

Are you interested in discovering more about what it’s like to study teaching at the University of Brighton? Whether you’re considering a future in teaching or simply want to explore your options, we have an exciting online taster event coming up. Our taster events are a great way to dive deeper into your chosen…

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…