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Physical Education Trainees strengthen teamwork and leadership in new Falmer Sports facility

PGCE and School Direct Physical Education trainee teachers came together at the start of their teacher training course at the new Falmer Sports facilities to take part in a series of team-building exercises. The exercises were in preparation for a year 7 transition day with The Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (BACA) and were designed to…

Guardian University Guide 2025

The Guardian University Guide 2025 was published over the weekend and we’re delighted to report that Brighton is: 3rd in the UK for physiotherapy out of 39 institutions 8th in the UK for sport science out of 86 institutions 2nd in the UK for education out of 91 institutions Plus, we were the only institution to receive a value added…

Brighton student’s award-winning health app to improve midwifery care for people of colour

A University of Brighton Midwifery student’s innovative approach to addressing health inequalities has earned her recognition and support from the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme. Discover how Ruby’s experiences inspired her to make a lasting impact in maternal and neonatal care. Ruby Jackson got the idea for the app while on an international placement trip to…

Nursing student taking the lead on greener healthcare

A University of Brighton student nurse features in a Nursing Times in-depth look at how students and early-career nurses are taking the lead on sustainability issues in the healthcare sector. Emma Hansford, a final-year Nursing (Adult) BSC(Hons) student, realised that student nurses were being asked to wear single-use items when doing simulated training involving mannequins, despite…

Placement at Sussex County FA

Two University of Brighton students have successfully completed a placement with Sussex County FA. Alice Frise and Jack Hardcastle are students on our Sport Management BSc(Hons) degree and spent three months immersing themselves in football development. Linking in with Sussex County FA’s Nextgen Programme, Alice and Jack worked as Football Development Interns equipping them with…

Academic receives prestigious national teaching award

Senior academic Dr Channine Clarke has been named as one of this year’s National Teaching Fellows by Advance HE. Advance HE’s National Teaching Fellowship Scheme (NTFS) and the Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE) celebrate those who teach and/or support learning in UK higher education. These prestigious annual awards are given to individuals and teams,…

University of Brighton launches research scholarships for region’s healthcare workers

A new initiative providing funded scholarships for healthcare professionals in the region has been launched. This initiative, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), is designed to help professionals like nurses, midwives, pharmacists, healthcare scientists, social workers, and public health professionals incorporate research into their daily work. By equipping health workers…

Starting at uni with us in 2024?

We know you’re going to have the best time with us here, and The Brighton Boost will help you to make the best possible start – with discounts and bursaries to support your cost of living and university services that make everyday things just that little bit easier. Our starting at uni pages are also…

Brighton student’s NFL dreams boosted by coveted spot on GB men’s American football team

University of Brighton sports scholar, Herculas Pretorius, has been called up to Great Britain’s senior men’s American football team after success with his university team. Herculas, who is a second-year Mechanical Engineering BEng(Hons) student at Brighton, is the youngest player to be named on the 45-man squad of the GB American football team. This follows…

University of Brighton researchers lead East Sussex Living Lab to boost wellbeing of older adults

New Living Lab project designed to explore how technology can enhance the well-being of older residents in East Sussex. Delivered in partnership with East Sussex County Council’s Adult Social Care and Health service and NHS Sussex Our Care Connected program, this one-year pilot will see University of Brighton researchers evaluate the impact of digital technology…