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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…

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…

Brighton jumps into top 30 in new university sustainability league table

The University of Brighton has climbed an impressive 16 places to secure a spot in the top 30 of the latest People & Planet University League, a prestigious ranking of 165 UK universities based on their environmental and ethical performance. Brighton’s achievement also places it as the fourth most sustainable university in the South East,…

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Postgraduate Information Session

Looking to take the next step in your academic or professional journey? Join us for our Postgraduate Information Session on Wednesday 12 February 2025, from 3–6pm, across all three of our Brighton campuses. This is your chance to explore the exciting opportunities available for postgraduate study and research at Brighton. Whether you’re considering a master’s, a PhD,…

Our new and improved sport and exercise facilities

If you’re looking to study sport and exercise, the University of Brighton has outstanding facilities. Our Falmer campus has recently been redesigned, renovated and upgraded with many additional specialist course-related facilities. Plus lots of new ones to use in your leisure time too! The Meads Building The Meads Building is home to our sport science…

Looking back on our 2024: A year of innovation, creativity and impact

As we wrap up 2024, we want to take a moment to reflect on the past year’s achievements, milestones and stories that have shaped the year here at the University of Brighton. There’s so much to celebrate – we’ve seen groundbreaking research, community impact and inspiring student success across every area of the university. Read…

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Learning about the American PE curriculum

Student PE teachers were introduced to Ultimate Frisbee and POP Lacrosse at part of their training – both games are widely taught in North American high schools. Ultimate Frisbee Ultimate Frisbee, officially called simply Ultimate, is an exciting, non-contact team sport that mixes the best features of soccer, basketball, American football and netball. Many schools…

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Reducing the risk of head injuries in PE Lessons

Student PE teachers discussed the merits of not teaching the technique of heading in physical education lessons and taking it out altogether in competitive football matches within lessons. The student teachers were introduced to a range of small-sided conditioned games designed to improve ball skills and the understanding of the principals of Association Football without…

Removing the ‘fear factor’ in PE lessons

As part of their training student PE teachers at Brighton are introduced to a range of non-contact versions of the traditional and high-impact competitive team games often taught in secondary schools. By removing the tackling element of games, physical education lessons become safer and more inclusive for all sexes, ages and abilities. At the Falmer campus…

Trainee PE teachers presented with Football Association award

Our PGCE and School Connect Trainee PE Teachers experienced an intensive day with FA coaching staff and learnt how to maximise learning time in PE lessons and how to promote the holistic development of pupils through a four models games approach to learning. They were also guided in how to adapt their lessons for a range…