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Breakthrough research from University of Brighton could lead to faster wound healing

A pioneering project by University of Brighton researchers has shed new light on how wound dressing materials can speed up healing of chronic wounds. The breakthrough could mean faster recovery for patients and is an important first step towards the development of a new type of wound dressing that mimics the body’s natural tissue and…

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Prof Andrew Lloyd, Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP and Prof Rusi Jaspal

Brighton launches Health Innovation Hub to tackle health challenges

The University of Brighton has unveiled its groundbreaking new Health Innovation Hub, a strategic initiative designed to reshape health research, education, and practice by addressing critical health challenges through collaboration, innovation, and education.  The launch event on Friday 22 November was attended by The Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation,…

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Researchers collaborate to boost health and wellbeing in coastal towns

Brighton researchers are part of a £2.4m research initiative to explore how community creativity can improve health and wellbeing in Hastings and other coastal areas. The national research programme, funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), focuses on three coastal areas of England – Hastings, Weston-Super-Mare, and Blackpool – which have poor health outcomes but…

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Podiatry online event for veterans

The University of Brighton has teamed up with NHS England and the Royal College of Podiatry to help veterans learn more about podiatry as a career. This event will cover what podiatry entails, as well as giving you the chance to hear from members of the Armed Forces Community about their move into the profession….

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University of Brighton marks beginning of new era in the city

New and returning students began their studies this week at our three campuses across the Brighton at the beginning of a new era for the institution. The major redevelopment of the university’s Falmer campus has now been completed, enabling courses which had previously been taught more than 20 miles away in Eastbourne to relocate to…

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Brighton rises again in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

The University of Brighton has risen by a further 16 places in this year’s The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025. Brighton now stands at 71 in the overall UK league table, up from 87 last year. This follows a rise of 11 places in the previous year, and of 19 places the…

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Come to an open day!

Join us for an undergraduate open day this autumn Our Falmer campus open day takes place on Saturday 16 November. Join us to: find out more about your course with our talks and tasters explore the Falmer campus and its facilities with our tours get advice on admissions and entry requirements, accommodation and student funding…

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Guardian University Guide 2025

The Guardian University Guide 2025 was published over the weekend and we’re delighted to report that Brighton is: 3rd in the UK for physiotherapy out of 39 institutions 8th in the UK for sport science out of 86 institutions 2nd in the UK for education out of 91 institutions Plus, we were the only institution to receive a value added…

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Dr Channine Clarke

Academic receives prestigious national teaching award

Senior academic Dr Channine Clarke has been named as one of this year’s National Teaching Fellows by Advance HE. Advance HE’s National Teaching Fellowship Scheme (NTFS) and the Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE) celebrate those who teach and/or support learning in UK higher education. These prestigious annual awards are given to individuals and teams,…

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University of Brighton launches research scholarships for region’s healthcare workers

A new initiative providing funded scholarships for healthcare professionals in the region has been launched. This initiative, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), is designed to help professionals like nurses, midwives, pharmacists, healthcare scientists, social workers, and public health professionals incorporate research into their daily work. By equipping health workers…

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