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2025 in Review: Celebrating a year of ambition, breakthroughs and real-world impact

From world-leading research to community partnerships, student success and global impact, 2025 showcased the University of Brighton at its boldest and best. Here are some of the standout moments that defined our year: January The University of Brighton was awarded the highest sports education accreditation by CIMSPA for delivering pioneering sports and physical exercise degrees. Brighton jumped…

Brighton student wins HCPC competition

Huge congratulations to second year Diagnostic Radiography BSc(Hons) student Samehah Chowdhury who has won the 2025 Health and Care Professions Council’s student competition. The competition asked entrants to design a learning session on speaking up and raising concerns where patient safety and colleagues’ behaviour makes it necessary and was open to students on a HCPC-approved…

University of Brighton named the UK’s most LGBTQ+ friendly university

Brighton has been crowned the UK’s most LGBTQ+ friendly university in a new survey, scoring 8.7 out of 10 for inclusivity – the highest in the country. The new findings from Erobella indicate that Brighton is a place where LGBTQ+ students feel safe, supported and celebrated, further strengthening the university’s reputation for fostering an inclusive and welcoming community. Nationally, the average university score…

Brighton researchers join national project to decarbonise healthcare delivery

University of Brighton academics are helping drive sustainability in healthcare through a new green healthcare hub to accelerate the UK’s journey to net zero. Funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), this transdisciplinary hub brings together researchers, NHS partners, and policymakers to develop new ways to reduce the environmental impact of health and…

Learn more about studying at Brighton at an online taster session

Discover what it’s like to study at the University of Brighton with one of our taster sessions. These events are a great way to dive deeper into your chosen subject and gain insights into the application process and university life. The sessions are aimed at students in year 12, the first year of sixth form…

Enhancing your employability

Your time at Brighton is about more than just earning a degree – it’s about developing the skills, experiences, and connections that prepare you for a successful career At the Brighton we know that employability is an important part of that experience. We support you in achieving your ambitions, expanding your prospects, and building lasting…

Brighton trainee paramedics host free CPR training event for university students and staff

Students and staff at the University of Brighton will get the chance to learn critical, life-saving skills for the Restart a Heart campaign. Each year, more than 40,000 people in the UK have an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, with a survival rate of less than one in 10. Yet, currently, only four in ten people in…

University of Brighton gains prestigious national award for advancing racial equity

Brighton is awarded the Race Equality Charter (REC) Silver Award by Advance HE, becoming one of only six universities in the UK to hold prestigious recognition. The REC framework is designed to improve the representation, progression and success of Black and minority ethnic staff and students in higher education. The Silver Award acknowledges the university’s…

Brighton alumna tackles physio role for England Women’s Rugby World Cup

University of Brighton graduate Katy Williams is gearing up for the Women’s Rugby World Cup this September – not on the pitch, but on the sidelines as a physiotherapist, providing on-field medical support for players and match officials during the quarter and semi-finals in Bristol. Specialising in musculoskeletal and multi-sports physiotherapy, Katy will be…

Meet Podiatry MSc graduate Hilina

Hilina Woldegeorgis is from Ethiopia and has just completed the Podiatry (Pre-Registration) MSc at the University of Brighton. Alongside studying, Hilina delivered training sessions to Ethiopian health care staff to screen for diabetic foot disease. We caught up with Hilina to chat about her time at Brighton and her plans. About me I’m an international…