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Inspiring creativity during Art and Design PGCE placements

During her placement at Heathfield Community College, one of our Art and Design PGCE students Liao Hsien-Yi introduced Year 12 students to the art of plaster sculpture, inspired by artist Maria Bartuszova. The workshop was designed to encourage students to experience beyond 2D art and really have a hands-on experience with 3D materials. “When I…

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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…

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Inspirational workshop from Brighton & Hove Museums

We were delighted to welcome Sam Hobbs from Brighton & Hove Museums to the university. Sam (centre in the photo above) is Head of Art at Angmering School in West Sussex and has been an art teacher for over 20 years. Alongside her school role, Sam is also Secondary Schools and Colleges Coordinator at Brighton…

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…

Join us at our Postgraduate Training to Teach Information Day

Are you thinking about a career in teaching? Our Postgraduate Training to Teach Information Day at the University of Brighton is a great opportunity to explore your options and find out how we can support your journey. Join us on Saturday 16 November 2024, from 11am to 4pm at our Falmer campus in Brighton. This…

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…

Student teachers reading as part of the YAL Reading Group

Shaping Future Educators with the YAL Reading Group

Reading opens doors to imagination, creativity and understanding. At the University of Brighton, we believe that English teachers play a crucial role in helping secondary learners unlock those doors, guiding them to become confident and enthusiastic readers. However, both the importance of regular reading for post-primary pupils as well as Secondary English teachers’ role in…