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Check if you’re eligible for £1,250 and a lower grade offer

At the University of Brighton, we’re here to support you in making the best start to your university journey. With our new postcode checker, you can quickly see if you’re eligible for our Brighton Boost financial support package, designed to help you with the cost of living and make everyday things just that little bit…

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…

Join us for subject tasters and interview advice sessions

Are you interested in discovering more about what it’s like to study at the University of Brighton? Whatever subject sparks your interest, we have a wide range of online subject taster events designed to help you explore your options. These events are a great way to dive deeper into your chosen subject and gain insights…

Breakthrough research from University of Brighton could lead to faster wound healing

A pioneering project by University of Brighton researchers has shed new light on how wound dressing materials can speed up healing of chronic wounds. The breakthrough could mean faster recovery for patients and is an important first step towards the development of a new type of wound dressing that mimics the body’s natural tissue and…

Prof Andrew Lloyd, Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP and Prof Rusi Jaspal

Brighton launches Health Innovation Hub to tackle health challenges

The University of Brighton has unveiled its groundbreaking new Health Innovation Hub, a strategic initiative designed to reshape health research, education, and practice by addressing critical health challenges through collaboration, innovation, and education. The launch event on Friday 22 November was attended by The Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation,…

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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…

Researchers collaborate to boost health and wellbeing in coastal towns

Brighton researchers are part of a £2.4m research initiative to explore how community creativity can improve health and wellbeing in Hastings and other coastal areas. The national research programme, funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), focuses on three coastal areas of England – Hastings, Weston-Super-Mare, and Blackpool – which have poor health outcomes but…

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…

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Welcome activities take students to new heights

Students studying on our Sport foundation year got off to a flying start on their course. During welcome week the students took part in a range of activities designed to create a sense of belonging and community. In the Falmer campus sports hall the students had to put their trust in each other as they…