Sport and health science courses at Brighton news

marble statue depicting a saint holding a baby

Nursing students to support people with complex health needs on one of the UK’s largest faith-based pilgrimages

Nursing students from the University of Brighton will join a week-long pilgrimage to Lourdes this July, supporting people living with serious health needs and disabilities as part of a distinctive international placement. Every year, between four and six million pilgrims visit Lourdes, one of the world’s most significant Catholic pilgrimage sites in southwest France. Many…

Continue Reading

group shot at the conference

Senior Lecturer presents at world’s largest nursing conference

Senior Lecturer in nursing at Brighton, Jamie Cooper, attended and presented at the International Council of Nurses (ICN) Congress in June. The event took place in Helsinki and had a record-breaking attendance of 7,000 delegates from around the world. The theme of the 2025 conference was ‘Nursing Power to Change the World’. Jamie gave a…

Continue Reading

a dressing on a hand

Groundbreaking project by Brighton researchers could enable healing chronic wounds from the inside out

Millions living with chronic wounds may soon find relief, thanks to a new €7.3m EU-funded project to develop injectable hydrogel treatment for hard-to-heal wounds. Researchers at the University of Brighton’s Centre for Regenerative Medicine and Devices are part of an international team of experts developing an innovative injectable treatment designed to accelerate healing in deep,…

Continue Reading

feet being examined

Why I love studying podiatry

Davina is in the first year of the Podiatry (Pre-Registration) MSc – we caught up with her to learn about her experience to date including her second placement.  Why podiatry I chose podiatry after completing my degree in microbiology as I wanted a career that is more hands on and where I get to talk…

Continue Reading

intensive care unit

Brighton-led guide to greener intensive care units is shortlisted for national nursing award

The University of Brighton-led guide to sustainability in intensive care units (ICUs) has been shortlisted for a national Nursing Times Award, recognising its crucial role in promoting greener healthcare.  The Intensive Care Environmental Sustainability Recipe Book – the UK’s first dedicated guide to reducing the environmental impact of ICUs – was launched earlier this year…

Continue Reading

Three young teens stood on Brighton pier on a sunny day looking out to sea

University unveils extra financial support for students applying through Clearing with Brighton Summer Boost initiative

For the first time, the University of Brighton is extending its Brighton Boost financial support initiative to students applying through Clearing in 2025 – helping to remove barriers and create opportunities for those who may have thought university was beyond their reach. The Brighton Summer Boost package has been introduced to make sure that students…

Continue Reading

Close-up of a Formula 1 car during a race

Working at the Monaco Grand Prix

Matthew Dudzinski Lebouvier is about to graduate from our Sport Management BSc. During his time at Brighton, he gained hands-on experience through the Personal and Professional Development module but has also added additional experience to his CV by working at the Monaco Grand Prix. We caught up with Matthew to learn about his time at Brighton,…

Continue Reading

Student midwives post at conference in front of a sign that reads ' Beneath the Surface

Leading voices in maternity care join Brighton students for midwifery conference exploring compassionate care and community

A student-led midwifery conference at the University of Brighton united the maternity care community – from current students to clinical partners – for a day focused on trauma, healing, and hope.  Organised by the Brighton Students’ Union’s Midwifery Society, the student-led event – Beneath the Surface: Facing Trauma, Finding Hope and Fuelling Joy – welcomed…

Continue Reading

Paramedic students and air ambulance staff stood in front of a blue helicopter, holding a giant cheque

Paramedic students swap lecture halls for helicopter hangar after fundraiser for air ambulance charity

Student paramedics from the University of Brighton were given VIP access to the Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) base after raising over £5,000 for the charity through a 24-hour-CPR marathon. Earlier this year, a team of students from the University’s Paramedic Science course raised over £5,000 for KSS by organising a 24-hour CPR…

Continue Reading

University of Brighton metal sign

University of Brighton ranked among top 4% of universities worldwide

The University of Brighton has earned a place among the world’s leading universities. Brighton has ranked in the top 4.3% of institutions globally, in the 2025 Global 2000 list by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR).  This recognition highlights the university’s continued dedication to academic excellence, impactful research, and the success of its students…

Continue Reading

1 2 3 126
Skip to toolbar