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Welcome activities take students to new heights

Students studying on our Sport foundation year got off to a flying start on their course. During welcome week the students took part in a range of activities designed to create a sense of belonging and community. In the Falmer campus sports hall the students had to put their trust in each other as they…

Meet our Sport and Exercise Science Graduates

Our Sport and Exercise Science graduates are making their mark in a wide range of fields, and we’re excited to share some of their stories with you. From strength and conditioning coaches to performance analysts, our alumni are applying the skills and knowledge learnt here at Brighton to support the growth and development of athletes…

Academic appears on Teacher Talk Radio

Dr Gary Stidder from the School of Education, Sport and Health Sciences appeared on Teacher Talk Radio last week, chatting with David Brown on the Friday Late Show. Dr Stidder is a Principal Lecturer and course lead of our (Secondary) Physical Education PGCE. Issues discussed included: the impact Covid-19 and lockdown of schools had on…

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…

Guardian University Guide 2025

The Guardian University Guide 2025 was published over the weekend and we’re delighted to report that Brighton is: 3rd in the UK for physiotherapy out of 39 institutions 8th in the UK for sport science out of 86 institutions 2nd in the UK for education out of 91 institutions Plus, we were the only institution to receive a value added…

Placement at Sussex County FA

Two University of Brighton students have successfully completed a placement with Sussex County FA. Alice Frise and Jack Hardcastle are students on our Sport Management BSc(Hons) degree and spent three months immersing themselves in football development. Linking in with Sussex County FA’s Nextgen Programme, Alice and Jack worked as Football Development Interns equipping them with…

Academic receives prestigious national teaching award

Senior academic Dr Channine Clarke has been named as one of this year’s National Teaching Fellows by Advance HE. Advance HE’s National Teaching Fellowship Scheme (NTFS) and the Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE) celebrate those who teach and/or support learning in UK higher education. These prestigious annual awards are given to individuals and teams,…

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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