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Queen’s Nurse awards for Brighton students-turned-educators highlights university’s impact on frontline care

Two University of Brighton-trained nurses have been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Nurse title, celebrating their outstanding leadership and commitment to community nursing. Dr Hannah Morris-Ingram and Emily Leon, both lecturers in the university’s School of Education, Sport and Health Sciences, were recognised by The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing for their dedication to delivering high-quality…

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…

“It changed how I see care”: Nursing students return from transformative Lourdes pilgrimage

Seven nursing students from the University of Brighton have returned from an eye-opening pilgrimage to one of the world’s most significant Catholic pilgrimage sites, where they spent a week providing care and companionship to pilgrims living with illness, frailty, and disability. From 25–31 July, the students joined the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton’s week-long annual…

University of Brighton underlines support for trans community with Brighton Trans Pride sponsorship

The university is proud to announce sponsorship of Trans Pride Brighton 2025, reaffirming its commitment to equity, support and inclusion. Trans Pride Brighton is the largest trans-specific Pride event in Europe and takes place this year on Saturday 19 July. The university’s support for the event is a way of underscoring its dedication to equality,…

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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…