The Change Studentship will be awarded to a black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) Curating Collections and Heritage MA applicant.
Continue reading “Change Studentship award for BAME curating applicants returns”
The Change Studentship will be awarded to a black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) Curating Collections and Heritage MA applicant.
Continue reading “Change Studentship award for BAME curating applicants returns” →
Christian teaches history and politics in our Humanities department and is co-author of the book Toussaint Louverture: A Black Jacobin in the Age of Revolutions – read his recent interview with The Public Archive. Continue reading “Interview with lecturer Christian Høgsbjerg about his Haitian Revolutionary Studies” →
We have put together the most frequently asked questions from our recent School of Humanities online Q&A.
Continue reading “Got questions before you start at Brighton?” →
University of Brighton academics are working with doctors to understand the challenges that Covid-19 patients admitted to intensive care experience in communicating with healthcare workers. Continue reading “Improving Coronavirus patient experience of intensive care” →
Students Karla Kern (Social Work MSc) and Hannah Beniston (Social Work BSc) were interviewed on the Sarah Gorell mid-morning show on Wednesday 29 April. Continue reading “Students interviewed on BBC Radio Sussex” →
Social work student Karla Kern lives in a small flat with her partner and a friend – and she’s one of 30 University social work students who have volunteered to continue their placements to support the vulnerable during the pandemic. Continue reading “Covid-19 hasn’t stopped my placement.” →
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” →
More than 30 social work students at the University of Brighton are volunteering to continue placement work during lockdown by supporting vulnerable families whose needs are even greater with the COVID crisis. Continue reading “Hannah’s helping the vulnerable” →
University of Brighton lecturer Dr Lambros Fatsis claims the official response to the coronavirus has been primarily focused on law enforcement rather than an ‘adequate’ public health approach. Continue reading “Policing the public over the pandemic” →
Social work students at the University of Brighton are continuing to work despite the Coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading “Students helping the vulnerable during the COVID crisis” →
The University of Brighton Design Archives has been awarded the prestigious Archive Service Accreditation, a UK quality standard recognising good performance in all areas of archive service delivery. Continue reading “National accreditation for UoB Design Archives” →
Criminology lecturer Dr Roxana Cavalcanti has published her new book A Southern Criminology of Violence, Youth and Policing. The book examines public experiences of insecurity and the social impacts of security programmes that aim to address violence in Brazil. Continue reading “A Southern Criminology of Violence, Youth and Policing – new book” →
Clare gives expert advice on employability, CVs, placements, dealing with knock-backs and how to ease the pressure of choosing your career path. Continue reading “Careers advice from Head of Employability Clare Dawson.” →
Mandie Iveson’s book Language Attitudes, National Identity and Migration in Catalonia has won the prestigious Premi Crítica Serra d’Or award. Continue reading “English language lecturer wins award for book” →
Hear Dr Gavin Grindon from the University of Essex speak at our Pavilion Parade building on Wednesday 12 February, 1.30 – 2.30pm. Continue reading “Free lecture: From Disobedient Objects to the Museum of Neoliberalism” →
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” →
The controlled use of psychedelic drugs can help tackle depression but could they also “restart the beating heart of ecological awareness before it is too late”. Continue reading “Could drugs help fight climate change?” →
English Literature student and online ambassador Misti has written a series of hacks that she has found useful during her time on the course. Continue reading “Hacks from Literature student” →
Holocaust Memorial Day is being marked with a talk by a University of Brighton student on the thousands of homosexuals murdered by the Nazis. Continue reading “Hidden from History: The Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals talk” →
Is there such a thing as an original idea? Creative Writing senior lecturer Dr Craig Jordan-Baker is one of the contributors to the debate on BBC Bitesize. Continue reading “BBC Bitesize interview with Creative Writing lecturer about original ideas and how to find them” →
White lies are not all bad and can help young people keep relationships functioning, according to a University of Brighton senior lecturer in forensic psychology. Continue reading “Children’s little lies aren’t all bad” →
The Nacullians by Craig Jordan-Baker is a dark comedy that charts the tensions and traumas of one family and their relationship with the city they inhabit and is published in May this year. Continue reading “Creative Writing lecturer celebrates debut novel” →
Postgraduate study develops your skills, supports your career progression and allows for rich personal development.
Enhanced earning potential
A masters won’t just help you to get a job, it will also help you to earn more money. Students with a postgraduate degree can expect to earn £5,500 more a year than those with just a bachelor’s – that’s around £200,000 in a working lifetime (Source: Sutton Trust).
Career-changing possibilities
You could use a postgraduate degree to change career – not every programme requires you to have studied the subject before. Continue reading “Progress your career with a postgraduate degree” →
In November, the Humanities programme organised a free trip for students to the Battersea Arts Centre in London to see the play Trojan Horse. Continue reading ““Trojan Horse” free theatre trip: Islamophobia in Britain today” →
Humanities lecturer Dr Vicky Margree’s new book on women’s ghost stories has just been published. Continue reading “Ghost stories, feminism and epistemic injustice” →
Social Work BSc students have two practice placements during their course; the first in the private, voluntary or independent sector for 70 days. Continue reading “Social Work placement leads to film role!” →
Congratulations to Hazel Rogers whose poem Train Writing was runner up in the student category. Continue reading “English Lit student praised in Brighton Poetry Festival competition” →
Through Responsible Futures the University of Brighton harnesses change to enhance the delivery of sustainable economic development, improved environments and more inclusive societies.
Responsible Futures research generates new ideas to positively influence policy, practice and behaviours. By bringing together interdisciplinary expertise, we explore opportunities to create more just and environmentally sustainable societies, including research into the circular economy, sustainable tourism, ethical and green business practices, sustainable health and the blue economy. Continue reading “A responsible future?” →
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!” →
We were delighted to again welcome the Living Library back to the university’s Falmer campus.
The library is designed to challenge prejudice and stigma and offers students on our social science courses the opportunity to hear the stories from volunteers who act as ‘books’. Continue reading “The Living library” →
On 5 December (6pm) join Caroline Lucas (Green MP, Brighton Pavilion), Joe Miller Conservative Candidate, Brighton Kemptown), Adam Imanpour (Labour Candidate, Brighton Pavilion) and Beatrice Bass (Liberal Democrat, Hove and Portslade) at Moulsecoomb Campus for a question time debate in the lead up to the General Election.
Continue reading “Come to Brighton Election Question Time!” →
Dr John McCullough, lecturer on the University of Brighton’s Creative Writing MA, has had his new book Reckless Paper Birds shortlisted for the 2019 Costa Poetry Awards. Continue reading “Creative Writing tutor is Costa Prize nominee” →
University of Brighton creative writing and English literature students showcased their wondrous wordplay by triumphing over University of Sussex students in a festival poetry ‘slam’. Continue reading “Slam victory for students” →
“Any writer knows that the most painful, but most rewarding part of writing is getting feedback. So, despite how terrifying it may sound, this process is unavoidable if you are doing a Creative Writing degree. But that’s not necessary a bad thing…” Chloe, English Literature and Creative Writing student.
Continue reading “Student view: creative writing workshops” →
Just before he stepped down as Speaker of the House of Commons, the Rt Hon John Bercow MP launched an impassioned defence of the parliamentary system in a guest lecture. Continue reading “John Bercow at the University of Brighton: “We degrade parliament at our peril”” →
Listen to creative writing lecturer Jess discuss encouraging students to use their own life stories in their writing, working for the SU in her younger years, The Big Read, and her emotional moment with Munroe Bergdorf at this summer’s graduation ceremony. Continue reading “Dr Jess Moriarty podcast” →
You have until October 20th to submit your entry for the Brighton Poetry Festival’s annual competition. Don’t miss this great event featuring poets including Hollie McNish and Hammer & Tongue. Continue reading “Poetry competition!” →
Something ended around 2016 as Trump, Brexit and Corbyn became central topics of everyday political discourse. Continue reading “Has the future been cancelled?” →
Ed Winters, otherwise known as Earthling Ed, vegan educator and entrepreneur will be speaking on The Ostrich Effect: Hiding the Truth about the Impacts of our Food Choices this Wednesday. Continue reading “Earthling Ed to speak at Humanities Society Special” →
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