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2025 in Review: Celebrating a year of ambition, breakthroughs and real-world impact

From world-leading research to community partnerships, student success and global impact, 2025 showcased the University of Brighton at its boldest and best. Here are some of the standout moments that defined our year: January The University of Brighton was awarded the highest sports education accreditation by CIMSPA for delivering pioneering sports and physical exercise degrees. Brighton jumped…

Coaching session with Chelsea FC

We were delighted to welcome Damon Pierce, Sussex Schools Officer, and Zac Moy, Senior Coach, from Chelsea FC to the Falmer campus. Damon and Zac gave a presentation to all three years of our Sport Coaching BSc(Hons) degree students which included details of their career paths into their current roles. They were joined by Sport…

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…

Lecturer awarded CASES Fellowship

University of Brighton lecturer Alex Bliss has been awarded a Fellowship from the professional body for sport and exercise sciences in the UK – the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES). CASES Fellowship is awarded to recognise esteemed professional achievement, skills, knowledge and service to CASES and the sport and exercise science community…

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Brighton study explores if the brain ‘turns up the volume’ on post-cancer fatigue

University of Brighton study looks at why patients experience debilitating fatigue after breast cancer treatment and how the brain could aid recovery. Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is one of the most common side effects of cancer treatment, affecting up to 90% of patients during therapy. For many, the exhaustion doesn’t fade when treatment ends – around one in three…

Brighton Buccaneers Wheelchair Rugby club workshop

A group of over 55 second year Sport Coaching and final year Physical Education with QTS students took part in a Wheelchair Rugby workshop with Brighton Buccaneers Wheelchair Rugby Club. The workshop involved a keynote lecture from the club about wheelchair rugby, as well as guidance and advice about working with wheelchair users and being…

Undergraduate PE teachers experience mountain biking

During the first month, first year student teachers on the Physical Education BA(Hons) with QTS learn about and take part in a wide range of Outdoor Adventurous Activities (OAA) both on and off campus. For their latest adventure the student teachers experienced mountain biking in Brighton’s Stanmer Park with PE lecturers Simon Green and Warren Smart….

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…

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Feeling wiped out? Brighton researchers say fatigue may be more about your brain than your body

New research suggests fatigue may be the brain’s way of protecting the body – and exercise could be key in managing it, both in daily life and treating illness. Around 1 in 4 people experience general fatigue at some point in their lives, especially when dealing with long-term health conditions or serious illness. Unlike pain,…

Meet sport and exercise science technical instructor Bill

As a Brighton sport and exercise science student, you’ll be supported not just by a team of expert academic staff but a team of expert technicians too! Our technical team are on hand to assist with the practical aspects of teaching, experiments, and research. They set up, maintain and calibrate the specialist equipment and ensure our…