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Sport science graduate careers – Harry McCulloch

Harry McCulloch graduate from the University of Brighton with a BSc in Sport Science in 2014. Since graduating he’s completed two internships, worked in professional rugby and has now made a career at the top of Women’s football in England. We caught up with him to learn about his career to date and his time…

Combining studying and international hockey

Lauren Roberts studied her undergraduate physical education degree with us. She has now returned to study and is training to be a teacher through the Teacher Apprenticeship. Lauren plays hockey for Wales and received her first senior international call up in 2019 as an undergraduate student. She was one of our sport scholarship students and…

How football stadiums become classrooms

University of Brighton Sport Management BSc(Hons) students are being provided with a unique opportunity to get involved in major football events thanks to lecturer Mark Perryman‘s ‘day job’. Students were given the opportunity to work at Euro 2022 (the one the Lionnesses won), as well as past and future event including men’s and women’s England…

Brighton Marathon Weekend partnership with University of Brighton provides opportunities for students

A three-year partnership will strengthen ties between the two organisations and create exciting chances for students to put their learning into practice. Organised by London Marathon Events (LME), the Brighton Marathon Weekend comprises the third largest marathon in the UK, a 10K and a free mile event. The University of Brighton has 18,000 students and 2,000…

My career in strength and conditioning

Marcus Condon is a two time University of Brighton graduate – we caught up with him to find out how studying at Brighton set him up in his career. My studies I studied the BSc in Sport and Exercise Science from 2018-2021 for my undergraduate degree, and then the MSc in Strength & Conditioning for…

Careers in sport and exercise science

Third year Sport and Exercise Science BSc(Hons) students benefitted from a career progression day as they head towards the final stages of their degree. The event was part of the final year core module Personal and Professional Development which is designed to help students evaluate the individual skills, knowledge and ability required to fulfil specific…

Join us for an applicant event!

If you’ve applied for an undergraduate course starting this September learn more about the course and get to know us better at our events for applicants and offer holders. Upcoming events for Sport and Health Science applicants: Wednesday 21 February 2024 Online subject Q&A sessions Ask any questions you might have before you attend your…

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New facilities at the Falmer campus

Development work at our Falmer campus is well underway and in January our Sport and Health Complex opened its doors Newly opened leisure facilities included a gym, dance and fitness studio, spin studio and a social area. The next phase of the development will see the opening of the swimming pools, two show court hall, …

using a heat sensor in the environmental chamber

Funding for new dual-capability environmental chamber

University of Brighton has secured funding of £325k to support its research into the health impacts of climate change – including longer, hotter summers in the UK – on vulnerable groups. The award from the Wolfson Foundation will be used to expand research carried out at the University’s pioneering Environmental Extremes Lab. A new, dual-capability…

Sport and exercise science graduate secures £0.9m UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship

Brighton sport and exercise science graduate Dr Jessica Mee has this month secured a £0.9m UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship grant to investigate the impact of heat strain on women’s health and performance. The study, for which Dr Mee has received £942,349 in funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), will look at how to improve women’s health…