Whether you’re an applicant, or thinking of applying, why not whet your appetite with some of the course reading?
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“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.
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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Creative Writing student prizes and partnerships
Take a look at some of the partnerships, prizes and events you will benefit from if you choose our Creative Writing courses at the University of Brighton.
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“I loved the creative hands-on nature of the job – a standout moment was working on a Vogue shoot…I finally had a vision of my future”
English language and media student Bella on why taking the Media in Practice module and finding a placement at a production company helped her find her career goal after a difficult second year.
Creative Writing MA graduate awarded place at acclaimed Harper Collins Academy
Veneta Roberts who studied Creative Writing at undergraduate and postgraduate level at the University of Brighton has been offered a place on the publishing giant’s six-week programme which helps students to participate in, and navigate, the publishing industry.
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University of Brighton lecturer publishes new book If the River is Hidden
Craig Jordan-Baker, who teaches creative writing and literature, has just published a new book featuring prose and poetry, charting the history, landscape and divisions of the Bann, Northern Ireland’s longest river
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My career journey: Art History lecturer Eliza Tan
We know the path to success doesn’t always go smoothly, so we asked our lecturers about the ups and downs on their path to the University of Brighton. Today it’s Eliza who teaches art history, and whose love for the subject stemmed from an interest in literature and poetry.
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New UKRI funding for Brighton to accelerate real-world research impact
University of Brighton has received £450,000 to boost its innovative arts and humanities-based research and impact initiatives over the next three years. Continue reading “New UKRI funding for Brighton to accelerate real-world research impact”
Creative Writing MA grad launches Brighton Aids Memorial Exhibition
While studying Creative Writing at the University of Brighton, Harry Hillery worked with the Terrence Higgins Trust as part of the Communities of Practice module, where they became artist-in-residence and started archiving stories. Continue reading “Creative Writing MA grad launches Brighton Aids Memorial Exhibition”
Literature and creative writing lecturers lead online symposium
Dr Kate Aughterson and Dr Jess Moriarty are inviting academics, students, writers, artists and practitioners to the University of Brighton’s Centre for Arts and Wellbeing symposium looking at Maternity and Wellbeing on 13 November. Continue reading “Literature and creative writing lecturers lead online symposium”
English staff talk you through our undergraduate courses
Lecturers from our literature, language, linguistics and creative writing programme explain the different degrees in these short presentations. Continue reading “English staff talk you through our undergraduate courses”
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Humanities lecturers invited to discuss the topic of ‘peace’ at LSE
This week Michael Neu and Robin Dunford spoke at the London School of Economics’ Philosophy Forum as part of a panel discussing the topic of ‘peace’. Continue reading “Humanities lecturers invited to discuss the topic of ‘peace’ at LSE”
Last chance for campus tours before UCAS deadline!
Campus tours offer a great opportunity to visit the campus where your course is based and get a feel for what it will be like to be a student here. Continue reading “Last chance for campus tours before UCAS deadline!”
Calling all filmmakers
The annual David Thomas Awards are open for entries.
A day of social justice
Third year psychology students recently held a ‘Day of Social Justice’ on our Falmer campus. Continue reading “A day of social justice”
Student wins Breakthrough Award
History of Art and Design final year student Wendy Fraser has won the £500 Khadija Saye Visual Culture Breakthrough Award 2016/17 . Continue reading “Student wins Breakthrough Award”
Brighton alumna Paris Lees hailed as New Suffragette by Vogue
Award-winning writer, TV personality, presenter and equality campaigner Paris Lees is featured as one of seven influential women to mark the 100th anniversary since women were granted the vote. Continue reading “Brighton alumna Paris Lees hailed as New Suffragette by Vogue”
Funding advice for new students
New student? make sure you subscribe to the University of Brighton Moneymatters blog for latest advice and information on all things funding and fees for our student advice team.
New lecture series announced: Thinking the Politics of ‘Race’
Held at Edward Street, these lectures – which run from October 2017 to March 2018 – see visiting academics discuss this thought-provoking issue. Continue reading “New lecture series announced: Thinking the Politics of ‘Race’”
Study proves that friendships really do matter
Until now, little research has been carried out into the role friends and, in particular, best friends play in building resilience to adversity – surviving and thriving in the face of difficult times.
The new preliminary study, by Dr Rebecca Graber, University of Brighton Senior Lecturer in Psychology, for the first time provides long-term statistical evidence of the enormous benefit these valued social relationships have on adults’ resilience. Continue reading “Study proves that friendships really do matter”
Will Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement backfire?
Following President Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement, School of Applied Social Science, Principal Lecturer and Social Psychologist, Dr Matthew Adams shares his view in an article for The Conversation.
This time he gives his view on whether ‘Trump’s climate policy may backfire, as he unwittingly plays an old psychologists’ trick’.
“Fairness and the City: A Better Politics” – Lecture by Danny Dorling
Accessible Bus Travel for Adults with Learning Disabilities
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