Revolution in resilience – the key to meeting challenges from mental health and adversity
When individuals have challenges that seem insurmountable, the answer may lie in communities’ building of an often ignored factor called ‘resilience’.
Meet the staff: Ailsa Grant Ferguson
Ailsa is Principal Lecturer in Literature and teaches across our undergraduate and postgraduate Literature courses.
History of art academic’s photo album tale is featured on BBC
History of Art and Design lecturer Dr Harriet Atkinson story of how a long lost photo album made its back to her was featured on R4.
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Guest lectures for students on topical legal and social issues
In the 2021/22 academic year our Law, Society and Justice Research and Enterprise Group (LawSoJust REG) hosted a number of guest lectures for students and staff across the University of Brighton. Continue reading “Guest lectures for students on topical legal and social issues”
Student-led exhibition explores the nature of design
The exhibition, titled Design Matters, will feature objects chosen by 14 MA and PhD students which they consider to be particularly ingenious examples of design. These objects could be made by the students or something of historical, social or cultural significance. Continue reading “Student-led exhibition explores the nature of design”
Take a look at online literary magazine Pier Review
Featuring original writing, academic commentary, reviews, and in-depth interviews with writers and artists, run by students, teachers and alumni of the University of Brighton. Continue reading “Take a look at online literary magazine Pier Review”
Popular spoken word event returns
The Flight of the Dragonfly night will return on July 12. Continue reading “Popular spoken word event returns”
“The placement experience and knowledge will be a great addition to my CV”
Second-year student Nell Gulliver talks about her placement with Screen Archive South East. Continue reading ““The placement experience and knowledge will be a great addition to my CV””
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”
Linguistics degree offers new pathway options
Students taking our Linguistics BA(Hons) will, from 2023, have the opportunity to choose to graduate with the new award titles ‘Linguistics with Intercultural Communication’ or ‘Linguistics with Policy and Planning.’
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Creative Writing degree offers new Wellbeing pathway
Students choosing our Creative Writing BA(Hons) now have the opportunity to graduate with the award title Creative Writing with Wellbeing. Continue reading “Creative Writing degree offers new Wellbeing pathway”
English students share experience of their industry placements at Connecting The Dots event
If you study an English course at the University of Brighton you have the chance to take an work placement – and this week students who have worked during their studies at companies including Factory Films and The Old Market Theatre hosted an event to celebrate and feedback on their experiences. Continue reading “English students share experience of their industry placements at Connecting The Dots event”
Epoque Press announce new dissertation prize for University of Brighton English students
The publishers will support an annual prize for the best dissertation with a prize – graduating students will win books and publication in an Epoque Press e-zine. Continue reading “Epoque Press announce new dissertation prize for University of Brighton English students”
English Literature and Creative Writing student wins Hammer & Tongue spoken-word poetry slam
Read our interview with Merci Roberts where she talks about performing at the event, her course and the lecturers, and living in Brighton, as well as reading her winning poem Justice for Peace. Continue reading “English Literature and Creative Writing student wins Hammer & Tongue spoken-word poetry slam”
Award for life-changing music therapy tool
School of Humanities and Social Science academic Rebecca Atkinson has won a national award for groundbreaking research behind a new digital music therapy portal called DUET. Continue reading “Award for life-changing music therapy tool”
HOAD lecturer restores Victorian poster to shed light on historic library battles
The chance discovery of an 1890s poster campaigning for Worthing to have its first public library strikes a chord with public service battles that continue today. Continue reading “HOAD lecturer restores Victorian poster to shed light on historic library battles”
Creative Writing graduate Joseph Lee talks about his studies and life after Uni
I graduated from my full time MA study in Creative Writing in 2021, with a high distinction. During my year of study at University of Brighton, I sharpened my writing skills across a variety of modules including rhetoric, poetry and narrative, as well as becoming a course representative and even publishing an e-book, all remotely!
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“The content of the course is informative, engaging and has expanded my knowledge”
Hear from current Social Work BSc student Keeley Vokins on her experiences of studying at the University of Brighton. Continue reading ““The content of the course is informative, engaging and has expanded my knowledge””
Lecturer’s new book looks at life histories of radical figures in relation to black liberation struggle
Revolutionary Lives of the Red and Black Atlantic since 1917 co-edited by Christian Høgsbjerg is published on 19 April 2022 and brings to light the life histories of those whose political activity in relation to the black liberation struggle was profoundly shaped by the global impact and legacy of the Russian Revolution of October 1917. Continue reading “Lecturer’s new book looks at life histories of radical figures in relation to black liberation struggle”
“I chose Brighton as it had a good reputation, especially for vocational courses, and the interview process was pleasant and smooth”
Read our Q&A with first year Social Work BSc student Dave. Continue reading ““I chose Brighton as it had a good reputation, especially for vocational courses, and the interview process was pleasant and smooth””
Read work by the University of Brighton’s talented writers
Check out PierReview, a blog dedicated to work by Creative Writing MA students.
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“I worked as a psychotherapist in the NHS, then worked for the Trauma and Counselling Service at the London Fire Brigade and in private practice”
Psychodynamic Counselling & Psychotherapy graduate Christine Hopfgarten on studying at Brighton, her career since, and her new book.
Lecturers give free online talks as part of University exhibition looking at how objects are seen, from treasures to junk
From ‘The Fetishism of Commodities’ and ‘Graphic Interventions’, to ‘The Social Life of Unwanted Things’ and ‘Tracing the pursuit of (modern) happiness’ sign up to what promise to be fascinating events. Continue reading “Lecturers give free online talks as part of University exhibition looking at how objects are seen, from treasures to junk”
‘Bad Scepticism and Democracy’ public lecture 27 Jan, 6.30pm
Join the Humanities Society at our Edward Street building (or online) for this lecture by Dr Robin Dunphy, expert in epistemology and metaphysics in the context of Classical German Philosophy and with the Pyrrhonian sceptical tradition. Continue reading “‘Bad Scepticism and Democracy’ public lecture 27 Jan, 6.30pm”
English @ Brighton on Instagram
If you’re a Brighton student, or are thinking about choosing one of our English courses, check out the Instagram account.
Listen to staff and students on Spotify
Another chance to listen to our staff and students on our Humanities programme speak on a variety of subjects on our podcast series. Continue reading “Listen to staff and students on Spotify”
Lecturer’s revealing book about Britain’s historic nudist movement
The eye-opening history of naturism in 20th century Britain is the subject of a new book by Fashion and Design History lecturer Dr Annebella Pollen. Continue reading “Lecturer’s revealing book about Britain’s historic nudist movement”
Preliminary reading for prospective counselling and psychotherapy students
Thinking of applying to one of our courses? Take a look at our reading lists, covering both the humanistic and psychodynamic approaches. Continue reading “Preliminary reading for prospective counselling and psychotherapy students”
Meet some our counselling and psychotherapy lecturers
Take a look at the research profiles and the published work of the lecturers who teach on our counselling and psychotherapy Postgraduate Diplomas and MSc. Continue reading “Meet some our counselling and psychotherapy lecturers”
Come to a talk from Professor Tony Booth on Islamic Philosophy on 18 November, 6.30pm
Come to the Humanities Society event at the University of Brighton’s Edward Street to hear this University of Sussex professor discuss Islamic philosophy. This is a drop in society – you can sit back, listen and relax, or ask questions and debate! Everyone is welcome.
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University of Brighton to host public talk on contested Cecil Rhodes statue
Book your place for this online public talk (12 November, 2-4pm), co-chaired by politics lecturer Dr Heba Youssef and anthropology and psychology academic Dr Nichola Khan, which will explore the turbulent debates over the statue of Rhodes at Oxford University. Continue reading “University of Brighton to host public talk on contested Cecil Rhodes statue”
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”
Studying Social Work at Brighton
We catch up with Social Work BSc graduate Jules Cave and ask her about her time at Brighton and what she’s been up to since graduating: Continue reading “Studying Social Work at Brighton”
Fashion History graduate awarded for work on Wild West women’s fashion
Olivia Terry has won two major awards for essays based on her recent graduate dissertation on the Fashion and Dress History degree at University of Brighton. Continue reading “Fashion History graduate awarded for work on Wild West women’s fashion”
Fashion and design history lecturer teams up for lockdown photo project
Dr Annebella Pollen has teamed up with Historic England to explore pictures taken by the public during the first 2020 lockdown. Continue reading “Fashion and design history lecturer teams up for lockdown photo project”
Dangerous failings in legal aid and justice systems spotlit in new book
A book published this week by Dr Jo Wilding reveals major systemic failings hindering justice for immigrants, from the Windrush generation to Afghan refugees. Continue reading “Dangerous failings in legal aid and justice systems spotlit in new book”
New book examines link between Russian Revolution and anti-colonialisms
Humanities lecturer Dr Christian Høgsbjerg has co-edited a new book exploring the implications that the Russian Revolution had on racism and how it inspired many black radicals internationally. Continue reading “New book examines link between Russian Revolution and anti-colonialisms”
University mentor provided graduate with dream job
Georgia Bird, a Criminology and Sociology graduate, was mentored in her final year of university by Wesley, founder of SeerBridge, a unique community benefit and social value consultancy. Continue reading “University mentor provided graduate with dream job”
New report probes intergenerational concerns in pandemic times
University of Brighton has teamed with South East England Forum on Ageing (SEEFA) to explore potential intergenerational conflicts highlighted by COVID-19. Continue reading “New report probes intergenerational concerns in pandemic times”