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Brighton podiatry students support London Marathon runners

University of Brighton students again played a crucial role in this year’s London Marathon by providing essential footcare to thousands of runners. The team, made up of undergraduate and postgraduate podiatry students from the university’s School of Education, Sport and Health Science, joined healthcare professionals inside the medical tents at this year’s TCS London Marathon on 27 April…

Pioneering new study tests how a simple ice slushy could protect against heat exhaustion for the elderly and vulnerable

A groundbreaking study from the University of Brighton examines whether a simple icy drink taken prior to activity could protect older adults from dangerous heat stress linked to gut health. With extreme heat now one of the biggest weather-related threats to human health, researchers at the University of Brighton are turning their attention to a…

Try out university at a summer school

If you’re in year 12 or your first year of 6th form college, you have the chance to try out what it’s like to study at university at one of our summer schools. We are offering residential and online summer schools, and all are free to attend. Residential summer schools Get a taste of different…

Brighton and Sussex Wildlife Trust unite to protect Falmer campus chalk grassland

The University of Brighton has partnered with Sussex Wildlife Trust to restore and protect the chalk grassland at its Falmer campus, an essential local habitat. As part of the university’s ongoing commitment to enhancing biodiversity and sustainability across its campuses, students, staff, and volunteers from the Sussex Wildlife Trust’s Wilder Communities team came together this…

Saving hearts and lives on Valentine’s Day

Student paramedics at the University of Brighton led a sponsored 24-hour CPR marathon to raise funds for the Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex. From 9am on Valentine’s Friday through to 9am on the Saturday students and staff participated in continuous CPR sessions. They were joined by members of the KSS helicopter medical team and charity…

University of Brighton leads national effort for greener intensive care

The University of Brighton leads a pioneering initiative to make ICUs more environmentally friendly with the launch of ground-breaking sustainability guidance. This new guidance – the first of its kind in the UK – offers practical solutions to help intensive care units (ICUs) across the UK reduce their environmental impact. By focusing on energy efficiency,…

Podiatry lecturer chats healthy shoes on Radio 4

Podiatrist and Principal Lecturer Dao Tunprasert met Radio 4’s James Gallagher to chat shoes. James travelled to the biomechanics lab on our Falmer campus armed with a bag of shoes to learn about his walk and pick up some top shoe tips. James was put through his paces (literally) using gait analysis equipment, alongside Dao’s…

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Schwartz Rounds – sharing the emotional aspects of clinical practice

As a Brighton health student you can participate in Schwartz Rounds. Schwartz Rounds are hour-long sessions where students come together to listen to stories and share reflections in a supportive and confidential environment. The sessions, shaped by a facilitator, offer the opportunity for you to reflect on the emotional aspects of clinical practice. A range…

Podiatry opportunity day

Student podiatrists and practice educators came together at the Podiatry Opportunity Day at the Falmer campus. Over 30 students studying on our Podiatry BSc(Hons) and Podiatry (Pre-Registration) MSc attended and were able to network with employers about podiatry opportunities and their future career. Second year student Lourdes said:” I learnt a lot about different career opportunities…

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Footcare tips for 10k runners

Running a 10K race is a rewarding challenge that requires dedication and proper preparation. An often overlooked aspect of training is footcare, which is crucial for maintaining performance and preventing injuries. In this article, written by University of Brighton podiatry lecturer Libby Rodriguez, we will explore essential tips to keep your feet healthy and strong throughout…