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Groundbreaking environmental chamber launched at University of Brighton with Wolfson Foundation visit

Brighton has officially launched its new state-of-the-art environmental chamber, marking a major step forward in climate health research and student learning. The launch was celebrated with a special visit from the Wolfson Foundation – the prestigious organisation that awarded a £325,000 grant to support the project. Among the visitors were Paul Ramsbottom OBE, CEO of…

Pioneering new study tests how a simple ice slushy could protect against heat exhaustion for the elderly and vulnerable

A groundbreaking study from the University of Brighton examines whether a simple icy drink taken prior to activity could protect older adults from dangerous heat stress linked to gut health. With extreme heat now one of the biggest weather-related threats to human health, researchers at the University of Brighton are turning their attention to a…

S&C placement at Sussex Cricket

Praveen Bhati is an international student on our Strength and Conditioning MSc. As part of the Personal and Professional Development module Praveen spent time on placement with Sussex Cricket . We caught up with Praveen to learn about his experience on the course and on placement. Why S&C I completed my bachelor’s as a student…

Participants run past Brighton Palace Pier

Students gain industry experience through University partnership with Brighton Marathon Weekend

Students at the University of Brighton are gaining valuable real-world experience to boost their employability thanks to a partnership with the Brighton Marathon Weekend. Now in its second year, the partnership offers a range of opportunities for University of Brighton students pursuing careers in sports, events management, journalism and more. Building on the success of…

OAA expedition for student PE teachers

Around 50 first year student PE teachers headed to Parkwood Campsite on the outskirts of Brighton as part of their studies. Outdoor Adventurous Activities (OAA) is part of the National Curriculum for Physical Education, and the one-night trip was designed to ensure the student teachers gained hands-on training and experience. The trip was supported by…

Brighton student lands breakthrough contract to play professional American football in Europe

University of Brighton student Herculas Pretorius has gone pro in Europe just months after breaking into Great Britain’s senior men’s American Football team. Herculas, who is currently a third-year Mechanical Engineering BEng(Hons) student at Brighton, secured a contract to play for Győr Sharks in the 1st Division of the American Football League in Hungary in…

Running psychology – top tips for achieving mental toughness

Understanding and managing your mental state during training and events can improve not just your performance but reduce stress and enhance your overall well-being. In this article, written by University of Brighton’s Dr Anastasiya Khomutova – a chartered psychologist – we focus on top tips to help with ‘mind over matter’. Anastasiya has worked with…

Brighton and Sussex Wildlife Trust unite to protect Falmer campus chalk grassland

The University of Brighton has partnered with Sussex Wildlife Trust to restore and protect the chalk grassland at its Falmer campus, an essential local habitat. As part of the university’s ongoing commitment to enhancing biodiversity and sustainability across its campuses, students, staff, and volunteers from the Sussex Wildlife Trust’s Wilder Communities team came together this…

student being shown how to use the bike in the labs

Inspiring future sport and exercise students

Over 50 students from FE and Sixth Form colleges spent a day at our Falmer campus at the first of four Sport Conferences taking place this year. The sport conferences offer future students the opportunity to ‘try out’ university and take part in workshops and activities – all are currently studying sport-related courses at their…

Where can a Sport and Exercise Science degree take you? Insights from Brighton Graduates

Have you ever considered a career in sport and exercise science but wondered where it could take you? A degree in this field can open doors to a wide range of industries, from elite sport to healthcare, performance analysis, and beyond. But what does that journey look like in the real world? To provide insight…