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University of Brighton gains prestigious national award for advancing racial equity

Brighton is awarded the Race Equality Charter (REC) Silver Award by Advance HE, becoming one of only six universities in the UK to hold prestigious recognition. The REC framework is designed to improve the representation, progression and success of Black and minority ethnic staff and students in higher education. The Silver Award acknowledges the university’s…

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University of Brighton’s new sports science labs receive national quality award

The sports science laboratories have been accredited by the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES) recognising outstanding quality. The CASES Registered Laboratory status is a nationally recognised benchmark of quality assurance. It confirms the university’s commitment to delivering high standards in professional training and applied research, while ensuring a safe and effective environment…

England Red Roses on campus

We were so proud to have welcomed the England Women’s Rugby squad to the University’s Falmer campus. Ahead of their 6th September World Cup match at the Amex Stadium, which is right on our doorstep, the team trained at our state-of-the-art sports facilities. Watch them in action: For our students, it was a unique opportunity…

Brighton graduate chases Women’s Rugby World Cup glory with Ireland

Former University of Brighton student Grace Moore will scrum down for Ireland against New Zealand this Sunday in a showdown with the defending Women’s Rugby World Cup champions. Grace, who graduated in 2018 with a degree in Physical Education, is among the Ireland team preparing to face six-time world champions, New Zealand, in a battle…

University of Brighton underlines support for trans community with Brighton Trans Pride sponsorship

The university is proud to announce sponsorship of Trans Pride Brighton 2025, reaffirming its commitment to equity, support and inclusion. Trans Pride Brighton is the largest trans-specific Pride event in Europe and takes place this year on Saturday 19 July. The university’s support for the event is a way of underscoring its dedication to equality,…

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University unveils extra financial support for students applying through Clearing with Brighton Summer Boost initiative

For the first time, the University of Brighton is extending its Brighton Boost financial support initiative to students applying through Clearing in 2025 – helping to remove barriers and create opportunities for those who may have thought university was beyond their reach. The Brighton Summer Boost package has been introduced to make sure that students…

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Working at the Monaco Grand Prix

Matthew Dudzinski Lebouvier is about to graduate from our Sport Management BSc. During his time at Brighton, he gained hands-on experience through the Personal and Professional Development module but has also added additional experience to his CV by working at the Monaco Grand Prix. We caught up with Matthew to learn about his time at Brighton,…

University of Brighton ranked among top 4% of universities worldwide

The University of Brighton has earned a place among the world’s leading universities. Brighton has ranked in the top 4.3% of institutions globally, in the 2025 Global 2000 list by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR). This recognition highlights the university’s continued dedication to academic excellence, impactful research, and the success of its students…

University of Brighton to open UK’s largest indoor cricket academy

The University of Brighton has announced the UK’s largest indoor cricket academy, enabling aspiring cricketers to develop their talents while earning a degree. Brighton Cricket Academy is a groundbreaking partnership between the University of Brighton and Square One Education Ltd which will offer top-tier professional coaching and cutting-edge facilities from September 2025. Based at the university’s…

Students developing football and peace in the Gambia

Nineteen Brighton students spent 12 days in The Gambia delivering the Football for Peace (F4P) programme. The students, studying Physical Education BA(Hons) with QTS and Sport and Exercise Science BSc(Hons), worked alongside our Gambian partners and used a values-based coaching methodology to emphasise through ‘teachable moments’ the values that underpin F4P: Equity Inclusion Respect Trust…