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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…

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…

Brighton student’s award-winning health app to improve midwifery care for people of colour

A University of Brighton Midwifery student’s innovative approach to addressing health inequalities has earned her recognition and support from the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme. Discover how Ruby’s experiences inspired her to make a lasting impact in maternal and neonatal care. Ruby Jackson got the idea for the app while on an international placement trip to…

Nursing student taking the lead on greener healthcare

A University of Brighton student nurse features in a Nursing Times in-depth look at how students and early-career nurses are taking the lead on sustainability issues in the healthcare sector. Emma Hansford, a final-year Nursing (Adult) BSC(Hons) student, realised that student nurses were being asked to wear single-use items when doing simulated training involving mannequins, despite…

Starting at uni with us in 2024?

We know you’re going to have the best time with us here, and The Brighton Boost will help you to make the best possible start – with discounts and bursaries to support your cost of living and university services that make everyday things just that little bit easier. Our starting at uni pages are also…

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A boost for your uni journey

If you’re joining us this September you could get help with halls costs, travel, parking and laptop loans. And if you’re looking for flexible part-time work, we can help with that too! University of Brighton has launched a package of funding, support and other services worth up to £1,750 to new students starting their courses…

Residential summer schools 2024

Learn about university life at a summer school! Taking place from 9 to 12 July 2024, University of Brighton summer schools offer you the opportunity to try out university. We offer a range of subjects including a sport summer school and a health summer school which both take place on the university’s Falmer campus and…

Scholarship funds ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity for nursing student

Emily Cleaver, Nursing (Child) BSc student, received The Sally Adams scholarship, which enabled her to visit the Philippines. Emily was awarded her scholarship last year and used the funding to facilitate a three-week placement opportunity. We caught up with Emily to find out more about receiving the scholarship and her visit to The Philippines. What did…

Qualifying as a nurse through the apprenticeship route

The apprenticeship route combines study with work to achieve degree qualifications with the added bonus of employment in the same field. This allows students to apply what they learn on the programme directly to real-world scenarios. Having completed the Nursing Associate Higher Apprenticeship, Claire Barrett is now on the Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship. Claire tells us…