University of Brighton champions UK-India collaboration to tackle environmental, economic, and social challenges

The University of Brighton is at the forefront of two groundbreaking research initiatives that unite the UK and India to address some of the world’s most pressing issues.

From rethinking housing design by learning from grassroots builders to empowering traditional artisans with contemporary tools, the two major research projects led by the University of Brighton highlight how creative innovation, sustainability and heritage can work hand-in-hand to build a better future and address urgent global challenges. Continue reading “University of Brighton champions UK-India collaboration to tackle environmental, economic, and social challenges”

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 easier.   Continue reading “Check if you’re eligible for £1,250 and a lower grade offer”

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.   Continue reading “Looking back on our 2024: A year of innovation, creativity and impact”

British beauty brand Charlotte Tilbury and University of Brighton launch scholarship to support aspiring interior architects

Charlotte Tilbury and the University of Brighton have announced the Progression Scholarship in Interior Architecture, which offers students studying on the university’s Interior Architecture degree course a £2,000 grant per year for three years, along with a work placement with Charlotte Tilbury.

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From train rides to lecture halls: my Brighton commuter story

When I decided to commute to university, I had no idea what to expect. At that time, I didn’t know anyone else who commuted to campus, and I was worried about how I could connect with my peers who would likely have already bonded in their halls of residence. Thankfully, these fears were unfounded. I’ve made some wonderful friends at university and have found being a commuter student actually helps me to be more productive! So, if you’re considering commuting to university, I’d like to share my experience and offer you some useful advice/tips. Continue reading “From train rides to lecture halls: my Brighton commuter story”

Exhibition on next generation architecture to transform University of Brighton to ‘gaming tourism’ destination

University of Brighton will host a tech-inspired exhibition exploring how the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in architecture can transform the gaming industry.

The two-week long exhibition titled “Game on: Level-up. City for Gamers” is designed to showcase how AI tools could be used to create futuristic gaming environments, drawing on how they speed up the design process, allowing for quicker, data-driven decisions that provide gamers with a fresh, immersive experience.

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Sustainable bag made from courier uniform

Design graduates team up to turn waste ‘gig economy’ uniforms into sustainable bags

A Product Design graduate has earned a collaboration with alumni Tom Meades’ sustainable design studio, gomi, to make bags from waste courier uniforms.

Angus Clifford, who graduated from the university this summer with a degree in Product Design BSc(Hons), has teamed up with Tom Meades, co-founder and chief designer at gomi, to bring Angus’s final year university project to life.

Each year, millions of courier uniforms for companies including Deliveroo, Just East, Uber Eats – and many more – are handed out, most of which ultimately end up in landfill. Angus’s project, which was among the many innovative solutions showcased by Brighton students at this year’s Graduate Summer Shows (Instagram), focused on finding a sustainable response to this waste challenge.

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