Social work students at the University of Brighton are continuing to work despite the Coronavirus pandemic. The students could have suspended their work placements but volunteered to carry on in hospitals, care homes and with organisations – working with safeguards and at appropriate distances from clients. The students have been praised for their dedication by […]
Social Work BSc students have two practice placements during their course; the first in the private, voluntary or independent sector for 70 days. Placements are organised by the practice learning coordinator and the social work lecturing team. Places are organised in Brighton & Hove and across Sussex and Surrey – students are then invited to […]
The Brighton Student Union Awards took place this week, celebrating the amazing work that our students, staff and volunteers do each year. Congratulations to Jordan and Jack on being highly commended! Membership Student Staff Member of the Year Highly commended: Jordan Landsborough, psychology and sociology. Students’ Union Volunteer of the Year Award Highly commended: […]
Professor Kate Bullen, Head of the School of Applied Social Science swapped her office at Falmer for the splendour of a graduation ceremony at the University of Buckingham recently. Professor Bullen was collecting an honorary Doctor of Science degree in recognition of her distinguished career in the NHS and her academic career which has […]
As part of a multi-disciplinary team project, Jackie Lelkes, Senior Lecturer in Social Work, is helping to produce podcasts for health and social care professionals to enhance their understanding of older people. Read the full story here.
At this time of year, many of you are thinking about accepting your offer with us. Lois, 2nd year Psychology BSc(Hons) student explains what you can expect over the next few months as you prepare for university…. Oh, what a journey these last few months have been! I’m sure you’re fed up of UCAS and […]
At the University of Brighton, we are proud to have an extraordinarily talented staff and student community – and we are committed to equality of opportunity. To mark International Women’s Day this year – we invited colleagues involved in equality activities and our students to tell us about the women who inspire them. Watch the […]
The top diversity officer with American Express has urged University of Brighton graduates to be fearless, ambitious – and to pace themselves. Sonia Cargan, who graduated from the University in 1991 with a BA(Hons) degree in social administration, was last year appointed Chief Diversity Officer for American Express. Giving a keynote speech at the […]
Cath Holmstrom, Deputy Head of the School of Applied Social Science is leading a research project, funded by the charity ‘A Better Brighton and Hove’, to look at men who have not been benefited by existing services and explore models of working that may promote better engagement. Read the full story here.
To help you get the best start as a student here, we’ve put together some online activities called Hit The Ground Running. Taking part in this programme isn’t compulsory and it’s not a test, it’s just a good way to prepare yourself for your studies and get to know your way around our online learning platform, […]