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Schwartz Rounds – sharing the emotional aspects of clinical practice

As a Brighton health student you can participate in Schwartz Rounds. Schwartz Rounds are hour-long sessions where students come together to listen to stories and share reflections in a supportive and confidential environment. The sessions, shaped by a facilitator, offer the opportunity for you to reflect on the emotional aspects of clinical practice. A range…

Brighton named one of Time Out’s 50 best cities in the world for 2025

Brighton ranks 34th on Time Out’s 2025 list of the world’s 50 best cities, making it the third-highest ranked city in the UK. The definitive annual list is published every year, based on feedback from tens of thousands of city-dwellers across the globe. This year, over 18,000 participants shared their thoughts on key aspects of city…

University of Brighton announces one of the UK’s first scholarships focused on the study of trans inclusion

A PhD scholarship focused on trans and non-binary inclusion has been launched by the University of Brighton in collaboration with The Paul Cottingham Trust. The scholarship will provide a talented researcher with financial support and access to world-class resources, to develop a project focusing on trans and non-binary inclusion within the broad remit of supporting…

Brighton jumps into top 30 in new university sustainability league table

The University of Brighton has climbed an impressive 16 places to secure a spot in the top 30 of the latest People & Planet University League, a prestigious ranking of 165 UK universities based on their environmental and ethical performance. Brighton’s achievement also places it as the fourth most sustainable university in the South East,…

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Check if you’re eligible for £1,250 and a lower grade offer

At the University of Brighton, we’re here to support you in making the best start to your university journey. With our new postcode checker, you can quickly see if you’re eligible for our Brighton Boost financial support package, designed to help you with the cost of living and make everyday things just that little bit…

Looking back on our 2024: A year of innovation, creativity and impact

As we wrap up 2024, we want to take a moment to reflect on the past year’s achievements, milestones and stories that have shaped the year here at the University of Brighton. There’s so much to celebrate – we’ve seen groundbreaking research, community impact and inspiring student success across every area of the university. Read…

Join us for subject tasters and interview advice sessions

Are you interested in discovering more about what it’s like to study at the University of Brighton? Whatever subject sparks your interest, we have a wide range of online subject taster events designed to help you explore your options. These events are a great way to dive deeper into your chosen subject and gain insights…

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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,…

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…