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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…

Senior Lecturer presents at world’s largest nursing conference

Senior Lecturer in nursing at Brighton, Jamie Cooper, attended and presented at the International Council of Nurses (ICN) Congress in June. The event took place in Helsinki and had a record-breaking attendance of 7,000 delegates from around the world. The theme of the 2025 conference was ‘Nursing Power to Change the World’. Jamie gave a…

Groundbreaking project by Brighton researchers could enable healing chronic wounds from the inside out

Millions living with chronic wounds may soon find relief, thanks to a new €7.3m EU-funded project to develop injectable hydrogel treatment for hard-to-heal wounds. Researchers at the University of Brighton’s Centre for Regenerative Medicine and Devices are part of an international team of experts developing an innovative injectable treatment designed to accelerate healing in deep,…

Brighton-led guide to greener intensive care units is shortlisted for national nursing award

The University of Brighton-led guide to sustainability in intensive care units (ICUs) has been shortlisted for a national Nursing Times Award, recognising its crucial role in promoting greener healthcare. The Intensive Care Environmental Sustainability Recipe Book – the UK’s first dedicated guide to reducing the environmental impact of ICUs – was launched earlier this year…

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University unveils extra financial support for students applying through Clearing with Brighton Summer Boost initiative

For the first time, the University of Brighton is extending its Brighton Boost financial support initiative to students applying through Clearing in 2025 – helping to remove barriers and create opportunities for those who may have thought university was beyond their reach. The Brighton Summer Boost package has been introduced to make sure that students…

University of Brighton ranked among top 4% of universities worldwide

The University of Brighton has earned a place among the world’s leading universities. Brighton has ranked in the top 4.3% of institutions globally, in the 2025 Global 2000 list by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR). This recognition highlights the university’s continued dedication to academic excellence, impactful research, and the success of its students…

Local designers unveil new collection of sustainable bags made from old NHS uniforms

Created from retired hospital uniforms by two University of Brighton alumni, all profit made from the sale of the limited-edition bags will be donated to support local NHS staff and patients. The upcycled bags are handstitched by Angus Clifford, a recent Product Design graduate who is working with gomi, a Brighton-based sustainability design studio co-founded…

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Former nurse turns personal struggles into pioneering foot health resource for student nurses

A university student who had to quit her job as an emergency nurse because of a foot injury has used her experience to help the next generation of nurses, care for their feet. Jane Summers, who is studying for a Master’s degree in Podiatry at the University of Brighton, has developed an easy-to-access digital manual…

University of Brighton to open UK’s largest indoor cricket academy

The University of Brighton has announced the UK’s largest indoor cricket academy, enabling aspiring cricketers to develop their talents while earning a degree. Brighton Cricket Academy is a groundbreaking partnership between the University of Brighton and Square One Education Ltd which will offer top-tier professional coaching and cutting-edge facilities from September 2025. Based at the university’s…

Brighton Degree Apprenticeships shine in Ofsted inspection

The University of Brighton has received a ‘Good’ overall effectiveness rating for its degree apprenticeships following Ofsted inspection in February 2025. The report highlights numerous strengths, painting a vibrant picture of apprentices’ experiences and the quality of our provision. The university was graded as ‘outstanding’ for behaviours and attitudes, underlining the high professional standards and…