The University of Brighton has earned a place among the world’s leading universities. Brighton has ranked in the top 4.3% of institutions globally, in the 2025 Global 2000 list by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR).
This recognition highlights the university’s continued dedication to academic excellence, impactful research, and the success of its students and alumni worldwide. Continue reading “University of Brighton ranked among top 4% of universities worldwide”
A Brighton psychology student is using the power of poetry to open vital conversations around mental health – drawing from personal experience to publish two books tackling themes of grief, identity, and recovery.
Carenza Elizabeth Greed – who goes by the name Wren – has transformed their own mental health journey into a creative force for change. Their poetry delves into complex topics including addiction, loss, gender, religion, and the emotional reality of living with mental illness, with the aim of offering solidarity and support to others facing similar challenges. Continue reading “Brighton student turns personal hardship into powerful poetry to raise mental health awareness”
The University of Brighton has announced the UK’s largest indoor cricket academy, enabling aspiring cricketers to develop their talents while earning a degree.
Brighton Cricket Academy is a groundbreaking partnership between the University of Brighton and Square One Education Ltd which will offer top-tier professional coaching and cutting-edge facilities from September 2025. Continue reading “University of Brighton to open UK’s largest indoor cricket academy”
Asa Brennan is in the first year of our Psychology BSc(Hons). Read on to find out how they’re getting on and why Brighton is the right uni for them.
I am really interested in all aspects of Psychology after it being my favourite subject at A-Level. I know I want to pursue a career in Psychology although I’m still unsure about the direction I want to go in and the broad course allows me to explore so many different areas to find what I’m interested in. Continue reading “Studying Psychology at Brighton”
If you’re in year 12 or your first year of 6th form college, you have the chance to try out what it’s like to study at university at one of our summer schools.
We are offering residential and online summer schools, and all are free to attend. Continue reading “Try out university at a summer school”
The University of Brighton is collaborating with Lewes FC to host an exhibition entitled ‘I feel therefore I resist’.
The exhibition aims to raise awareness of gender-based violence (GBV) and is part of an earlier research project which explored stories from women who experienced violence, which were interpreted by artists. Continue reading “Brighton unites with Lewes FC for GBV exhibition”
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.
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 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, showcasing its leadership in sustainability within the region.
Continue reading “Brighton jumps into top 30 in new university sustainability league table”
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 easier. Continue reading “Check if you’re eligible for £1,250 and a lower grade offer”
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. Continue reading “Looking back on our 2024: A year of innovation, creativity and impact”
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.
Continue reading “Psychology lecturer develops tool to measure how kinky people are”
“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.”
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.
Continue reading “Forensic Psychology lecturer and author talk true crime writing”
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 “
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).
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.
Continue reading “New Brain, Body & Cognition module field trip to Gordon Museum of Pathology”
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?
Continue reading “Take a look at Mithras House, home to our Humanities and Social Science courses”
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.
Continue reading “Psychology graduates share career experiences with current students”
Trans-sensory stories of gender-based violence: I feel, therefore I resist is at Grand Parade (14 – 18 Nov) and features artwork, sometimes provocative and disturbing, and includes illustration, fine art painting, comic stories, zines, performance, poetry, film, video, sculpture, light art and creative writing.
Check out this long-read feature in Vice.com into the troubling world of ‘Dark Psychology’ – effectively, coercive techniques masquerading as ‘pickup artistry.’
The two-year project led by University of Brighton researchers Dr Zoë Boden-Stuart and Dr Nick McGlynn asks ‘Does living in Brighton make for LGBTQ+ happiness?’ and explores experiences of migration, social isolation, loneliness and mental health for LGBTQ+ people who had chosen to move to the city, and who had sought support from MindOut.