The general public can now measure how kinky they are thanks to a new tool developed by University of Brighton psychology lecturer Dr Liam Wignall.
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Brighton’s Politics, Languages and Linguistics team hosts international conference
The 30th Lavender Languages and Linguistics annual international conference (21-23 August) brings together researchers working at the intersections of language and sexuality, crossing boundaries of disciplines and global locations.
Student Alexei tells us about life on the Philosophy, Politics and Ethics degree
“I’ve made some excellent friendships at Brighton, within my module groups and the wider University, that I’m sure will last for many years to come.”
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Meet the staff: Sara Balouch: Psychology
“When I lived in Iran as a child someone gave me some psychology and sociology textbooks, and I was fascinated. Learning about the human psyche, understanding how we relate to each other and how we differ was a revelation. I never looked back.”
Graduates 2024: Romina Valerio Martinez: History of Art and Design
“I chose Brighton since I know the town for its amazing reputation for creativity. I thought studying here would be a great chance to learn and socialise with artistic people.”
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Graduates 2024: Cerys Pughsley: Fashion and Design History
“Coming from a small town it was an amazing experience to move to Brighton, a city so full of life and colour. It will always have a special place in my heart, I have met some amazing people here, become a whole new version of myself and got a degree too!”
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Graduates 2024: Poppy Phelps: Visual Culture
“I transferred to Brighton at the start of second year which was a very daunting experience but I was made to feel so welcomed and instantly felt as though my voice was heard.”
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How Brighton’s Creative Writing MA inspired Harry Hillery’s ongoing work
“My favourite part of the course was the Writer in Residence module because this established that there was an appetite for remembrance work around the HIV / AIDS epidemic in the Brighton area, which became the basis for my dissertation and led me to create an archive and remembrance page for Brighton.”
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Graduates 2024: Holly Owen: History of Art and Design
“Eliza is probably the best tutor I’ve had in my entire education experience… She has always supported me and listened to me and most importantly she always had faith in me which really means a lot.”
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Geri Oida on what being a Story Mentor Volunteer can teach a Creative Writing student
“This role at Little Green Pig taught me that you can help the community with your skills, and as a writer it made me reflect about having no limits on telling a story, no matter what your age, background, and knowledge.”
European Political Affairs Society win at Student Union awards
The European Political Affairs Society run by students in Politics and International Relations BA(Hons) degree picked up the BSU New Society of the Year Award at a recent ceremony.
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Forensic Psychology lecturer and author talk true crime writing
Join us on Wed 1st May at Brighton venue The Bevy to hear Kim Donovan, author, talk about the process of writing a true crime book and Gemma Graham, University of Brighton psychology lecturer, examine the pros and cons when it comes to the media’s representation of true crime.
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Creative Writing MA students write on wellbeing
Take a look at some of the work produced by our Creative Writing MA students who have been spending time as writer in residence for the Centre for Arts & Wellbeing at the university.
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“The emphasis on dynamic assignments like podcasts and presentations encourage participation in topics taught in modules”
Politics and International Relations BA(Hons) student Lily Bye on what it’s like to study this subject at the University of Brighton.
“I’m most enjoying the level of academic discourse, and the utilization of diversity”
Jennifer Richardson-Cook studies Globalisation: Politics, Conflict and Human Rights MA and here she tells us about moving from America to study this particular post-graduate course at the University of Brighton.
Criminology lecturer looks at undercover policing in new book
Dr Raphael Schlembach has published a new book Spycops, written from the perspective of the ‘policed’ and in it he draws on his first-hand experience of police infiltration through his participation in climate campaigns. Join him and author and trade union activist Donna McLean at the launch on 17 May.
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Interested in studying Psychology? Here’s some reading to get you thinking
Whether you’re a psychology applicant or just looking to find out more, our Psychology lecturer Dr Sara Balouch has put together some reading and resources to pique your interest. Continue reading “Interested in studying Psychology? Here’s some reading to get you thinking “
Brighton Fringe exhibition showcases psychology lecturer’s eye-opening work on Pavlov’s Dogs
Dr Matt Adams’ work is being shown as part of this year’s festival in the exhibition Pavlov and the Kingdom of Dogs that tells an untold story from the history of science and psychology (9 May – 7 June at 35 North Gallery).
New Brain, Body & Cognition module field trip to Gordon Museum of Pathology
As part of this exciting new module, Psychology lecturer Dr Sara Balouch took students on a first-of-its-kind field trip to King’s College London.
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Reading to get you thinking for our Creative Writing MA
Whether you’re an applicant, or thinking of applying, why not whet your appetite with some of the course reading?
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“Whether it’s discussing feminism, sustainable development, or the intricacies of human rights systems, every lesson felt like a revelation”
We spoke to current Globalisation: Politics, Conflict and Human Rights MA student Rochel Canagasabey about how he’s finding the course, and he says that from day one it has been a profound exploration.
Literature prizes awarded to top performing English students
English Literature and Creative Writing BA(Hons) students Angelica Blake-Lawson and Olivia Woods-Jones have been awarded the Peter James English & Creative Writing Breakthrough Awards scooping £500.
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How can social workers be impacted by challenges they face in their roles?
University of Brighton social work lecturers Ian Dore and Paul Teverson, along with Kingston University lecturer Sarah Wilkins, ran an important event in March looking at practitioner vulnerability in social work.
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Politics at Brighton presents Meet the Candidate: Beccy Cooper, Labour
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Wondering how to prepare for your Criminology course?
“The discipline of criminology is far more than just the study of crime” says course leader Dr Hannah Thurston. Here she suggests some documentaries, TV shows, podcasts and reading material to get you thinking about some of the topics you will cover on the course.
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Take a closer look at the Dress and Textiles Collection
Our Dress and Textiles Collection is based in the Design Lab in our Mithras House building and used by students studying art, design and fashion history courses, as well as our curating MA course.
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The University of Brighton’s MA in Curating Collections and Heritage is run in partnership with Brighton Museums – find out about life on the course.
“The teaching is spectacular with all the lecturers experts in their fields – they make seminars and lectures interesting and fun”
Hear from graduate Joyce Dunne about her experience on the Globalisation: Politics, Conflict and Human Rights MA.
Politics at Brighton presents Meet the Candidate: James MacCleary, Liberal Democrat
The University of Brighton’s Politics course team and the student-led European Political Affairs Society introduce the second candidate in their series ahead of the general election – and this time it’s local Liberal Democrat James MacCleary.
“My lecturers are some of the most interesting people I have ever met…the topics we study are so up my street I want to be doing further reading!”
Lily is in the first year of a Politics, Sexuality and Gender degree and tells us why she chose it and how it’s going living and studying in Brighton.
Lecturer Jo Kellond leads conversation between authors on queer psychoanalysis
Course leader of our Politics, Gender and Sexuality degree, Dr Jo Kellond, recently facilitated an event with psychoanalysts and authors
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Take a look at Mithras House, home to our Humanities and Social Science courses
Whether you are an art historian or a psychologist, a creative writer or a criminologist, as a student in our school you will be studying in our newly renovated Mithras House building. Why not take a look round?
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Student Amy Egan asks, how is the University of Brighton managing its approach to AI?
English Literature and Creative Writing student Amy has written an article for her Citizen Journalism module on how the institution is responding to artificial intelligence, speaking to Dr David Walker, Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Education and Students and fellow English student Angelica.
“How I became a top 25 nominee in the 10,000 Black Interns Awards while studying Contemporary History”
FAQs to help you decide the right history of art and design course for you
At Brighton we offer two degrees in this programme area: a Fashion and Design History course and an Art History and Visual Culture course – lecturer Veronica Issac, who has a background in the museum sector and worked for the Department of Theatre and Performance at the V&A Museum, answers key questions on what you can expect at the University of Brighton.
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See behind the scenes on our history of art and design courses
Our history of art and design programme has its own blog where you can see what students are doing on the course, including curating exhibitions and going on placement.
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Brighton lecturers suggest books, films and sites to get you thinking
Take a look at these great, short, affordable introductions to some of the key ideas and concepts we explore across the Humanities Programme. Some are fiction, some non-fiction, some classics, some more recent. Read them to prepare for university, or simply read them to engage your mind, then discuss them too.
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Politics at Brighton presents Meet the Candidate: Siân Berry, Green Party
On Wednesday 22nd November at 6.30pm, Parliamentary Candidate for Brighton Pavilion, Siân Berry, will be speaking to students at the European Political Affairs Society event.
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Thinking of choosing Creative Writing at Brighton but not sure what to read?
Take a look at these suggestions from undergraduate course leader Dr Bea Hitchman, described by her as “indispensable to the study of writing at university.”
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Psychology graduates share career experiences with current students
Two former Psychology students visited the university last week to chat to current forensic students about their roles in Thames Valley police and at global media agency Mindshare.
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