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Field trips that shape your future: Why geography and environment students at Brighton learn beyond the classroom

Studying Geography and Environment at the University of Brighton isn’t just about lectures and textbooks; it’s about experiencing real-world challenges and solutions first-hand. Our field trips are designed to immerse students in diverse environments, helping them develop practical skills and insights that employers value in careers across sustainability, urban planning, environmental consultancy, and beyond.

In this blog post, we explore just some of the fantastic trips our geography and environment students have already been on since the start of the academic year!

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Brighton marine expert warns of rising waterway pollution risks

Are you passionate about protecting our planet and tackling environmental challenges? At the University of Brighton, you’ll learn from leading experts who are shaping real-world solutions.

Marine pollution is becoming an urgent environmental challenge, and Brighton-based expert Dr Corina Ciocan is leading the conversation. Featured on national and regional television, Dr Ciocan has raised awareness of the growing threats posed by plastics and abandoned vessels in UK waterways.

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Prepare for university with our subject taster sessions

Are you interested in discovering more about what it’s like to study at the University of Brighton? Whatever subject sparks your interest, we have a wide range of online subject taster events designed to help you explore your options. 

These events are a great way to dive deeper into your chosen subject and gain insights into the application process and university life.  

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Brighton Rock 2025: Town planning students to take part in inter-university debate

On 13 November 2025, students from the Town Planning MSc will join peers from across the South-East for a dynamic evening of discussion, learning, and networking at the Brighton Rock Inter-University Debate.

Hosted at the University of Brighton’s Grand Parade building, this annual event, organised in collaboration with RTPI South East, brings together planning professionals, academics, and students to explore the future of urban development.

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First steps into the wild: Year one ecology field trip to Preston Montford

Starting university is a big moment and at the University of Brighton, students on our Ecology and Conservation BSc(Hons) course, kick off their journey with boots on the ground and binoculars in hand.

The first-year field trip to FSC Preston Montford is more than just an introduction to ecological fieldwork, it’s a chance to build friendships, explore nature, and begin developing the skills that will shape your future career.

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From field to future: How Brighton’s South Africa trip boosts careers in Ecology

“I have learnt so much so quickly in a short period of time, it has made everything I have learnt far more clear.” – second year student

If you’re considering a career in ecology, conservation, or environmental science, the Ecology and Conservation BSc (Hons) at the University of Brighton offers more than just academic excellence – it offers real-world experience that sets you apart in the job market.

One of the most impactful opportunities is the second-year field trip to South Africa, where students spend 12 days at Mankwe Wildlife Reserve applying ecological theory in a dynamic, international setting.

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From caterpillar to butterfly: Brighton scientists unlock nature’s greatest transformation

Have you ever wondered how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly? It’s one of nature’s most magical transformations, and now, thanks to pioneering research at the University of Brighton, we understand it better than ever before.

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Global breakthrough offers new insight into condition that causes childhood premature ageing

Brighton researchers create first genetically stable, lab-grown stem cell models of Progeria, paving the way for research in heart ageing and rare diseases

Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS) is a fatal, extremely rare condition affecting around one in 20 million children worldwide. It is caused by a gene mutation which produces a faulty protein called progerin – which accelerates cell ageing, leading to severe cardiovascular disease and heart failure in affected children, who often die in their early teens.

Until now access to human progeria cell lines often were produced with non-stable methods that would cause the potential of DNA mutations which would therefore mean downstream analysis would not be correct.

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