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Podiatry students volunteer to go the extra mile at London Marathon

Fifteen of the University of Brighton’s podiatry students will be rolling up their sleeves and treating injured runners at the London Marathon on Sunday 23 April. The volunteers will spend the day as part of the official marathon medical team, joining physiotherapists, doctors, nurses and St John Ambulance staff in treating all kinds of injuries from sprains and…

Radiography suite official opening

We were delighted to welcome some very special guests to the university’s Falmer campus for the official opening of our radiography facilities. Staff and students were joined by Ross McGhee (President of the Society of Radiographers), Katherine Day (Imaging Services Manager at Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust), representatives from MIS Healthcare and Vice…

Book an online subject taster

Thinking of studying a sport or health degree? Join one of our online subject taster sessions! These upcoming sessions offer the opportunity to join an interactive and informative mini-lecture with our lecturers and current students to get a feel for studying the subject at university. Events run from 5.30pm to 6.30pm on the following dates:…

group of students giving CPR to a mannequin

Paramedic students work with the fire service during simulation exercise

Final year Paramedic Science BSc(Hons) students took part in a series of simulation exercises at Maresfield Fire and Rescue Training Centre in Sussex giving them the opportunity to put into practice everything they had learned throughout their studies. The activity focused on interprofessional working, management of trauma, safe scene working and major incidents Working alongside…

Meet Dr Leonard Henry Joseph

Dr Leonard Henry Joseph is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Brighton. He is a physiotherapist and his research interests focus on the health promotion, prevention, diagnosis and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal disorders. Your journey into teaching My mother who was a staff nurse was my role model and inspiration which motivated me to choose…

Placement workshop day for Diagnostic Radiography students

Students studying on our new Diagnostic Radiography BSc(Hons) and Diagnostic Radiographer Degree Apprenticeship benefitted from a day preparing them for their first two-week placement. A range of specialist guest speakers were invited to ensure the students were fully prepared to make the most of their placement experience. Senior Lecturer Oli Davies ran a placement transition…

Our first Diagnostic Radiography cohort

Our first cohort of undergraduate and apprenticeship diagnostic radiography students are settling in well. Both degrees are both approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the College of Radiographers. Students were visited by Nichola and Chris from the Society of Radiographers. Founded in 1920, the Society of Radiographers (SoR) is one of the…

Dissection documentary provides invaluable cancer education

A new documentary, to be aired on 5 December, will provide vital insights into the journey of cancer through the body, and boost understanding of the disease for both medical professionals and the public. The Channel 4 documentary, named My Dead Body, features the story of Toni Crews, a mother of two, who was 30…

Considering a career in health?

Join staff and students at our online event to find out more about our undergraduate healthcare courses. 22 November 2022 Tuesday 5.30–6.30pm Hear a talk from an academic, take part in a Q+A session and chat to current students and staff about our courses to discover what it’s really like to study to become a…

The Three Degrees: meet the sisters creating a University of Brighton tradition

Student Emma Folwell has become the third of three sisters to take the same degree in Physiotherapy at the University of Brighton, after starting this month. “Already planning the group photos in matching UoB physio jumpers!” is how sister Anna Folwell reacted on Twitter to Emma’s success in gaining a sought-after place on the family…