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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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PE students perform at The Dance Space

Students studying Physical Education BA(Hons) with QTS and Sport and Exercise Science with PE BSc(Hons) took part in a dance performance module assessment evening. The students created and performed an original piece of choreography as well as selecting accompaniment, costume and lighting.  The performance took place at The Dance Space in Brighton. Performing at The…

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University of Brighton and Sussex Cricket Club join forces to nurture state school talent

Young cricketers from state schools across Sussex are being supported to develop their talents through an innovative programme run by the University of Brighton and Sussex Cricket Club. Under the programme, students from the School of Education, Sport and Health Sciences are giving tailored strength and conditioning training to 13-16-year-old boys at the Sussex Cricket…

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Brighton named one of Time Out’s 50 best cities in the world for 2025

Brighton ranks 34th on Time Out’s 2025 list of the world’s 50 best cities, making it the third-highest ranked city in the UK. The definitive annual list is published every year, based on feedback from tens of thousands of city-dwellers across the globe. This year, over 18,000 participants shared their thoughts on key aspects of city…

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University of Brighton announces one of the UK’s first scholarships focused on the study of trans inclusion

A PhD scholarship focused on trans and non-binary inclusion has been launched by the University of Brighton in collaboration with The Paul Cottingham Trust. The scholarship will provide a talented researcher with financial support and access to world-class resources, to develop a project focusing on trans and non-binary inclusion within the broad remit of supporting…

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