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Introducing Disability Games into the PE Curriculum

Following their introductory session to disability sport, our new cohort of student PE teachers had a games training session devoted to teaching pupils who are sight impaired or have movement difficulties. The Secondary Physical Education PGCE students were shown a range of games that can be practised by all but are particularly suitable for pupils…

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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…

Ensuring PE is accessible to everyone

An import element of Brighton’s Secondary Physical Education PGCE course is the focus on activities which are suitable and can be practiced by all pupils including those with additional learning needs. The concept was introduced to this year’s physical education trainee teachers through a disability sport awareness session – devoted to teaching pupils who are…

Postgraduate training to teach information day

Thinking of getting into teaching? Do you have an undergraduate degree or are you studying for one? Learn about your options at our information day: Saturday 8 November 2025 11am–2pm Falmer campus University of Brighton Learn about the different postgraduate routes we offer into teaching in early years, primary, secondary and further education. You could…

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Non-contact boxing intro for PE teachers

Secondary Physical Education PGCE and School Connect trainee teachers began their one-year course with an introduction to non-contact boxing and how to implement it into the secondary school physical education curriculum. The workshop was led by former University of Brighton Sport Science graduate Adam Haniver at the new Sport facility at our Falmer Campus. Non-contact boxing…

Brighton alumna tackles physio role for England Women’s Rugby World Cup

University of Brighton graduate Katy Williams is gearing up for the Women’s Rugby World Cup this September – not on the pitch, but on the sidelines as a physiotherapist, providing on-field medical support for players and match officials during the quarter and semi-finals in Bristol. Specialising in musculoskeletal and multi-sports physiotherapy, Katy will be…

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…

Team building with our new student PE teachers

Our new cohort of postgraduate student PE teacher started their teacher training last week. In our new Falmer Sports facilities their course got off to a flying start as they took part in a series of team-building exercises. The exercises were in preparation for a Year 7 transition day with one of our partner schools, …

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…

Meet Podiatry MSc graduate Hilina

Hilina Woldegeorgis is from Ethiopia and has just completed the Podiatry (Pre-Registration) MSc at the University of Brighton. Alongside studying, Hilina delivered training sessions to Ethiopian health care staff to screen for diabetic foot disease. We caught up with Hilina to chat about her time at Brighton and her plans. About me I’m an international…