Are you looking for a way to gain real-world experience while earning your degree? A degree apprenticeship might be the perfect fit! Just ask Isaac Wiggers, a University of Brighton student who has been named Graduate of the Year at the 2025 Gatwick Diamond Business Awards. His success story is a testament to the incredible opportunities that come with blending education and professional experience.
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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.
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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.
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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.
The definitive annual list is published every year, based on feedback from tens of thousands of city-dwellers across the globe. This year, over 18,000 participants shared their thoughts on key aspects of city life such as food, nightlife, culture, affordability, happiness, and overall atmosphere.
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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 scholarship will provide a talented researcher with financial support and access to world-class resources, to develop a project focusing on trans and non-binary inclusion within the broad remit of supporting health, wellbeing, and dignity in health and social care. It will be awarded to a candidate who is committed to making a difference to the wider trans community and will provide a unique opportunity for in-depth research that can explore the issues and opportunities for trans people.
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At the University of Brighton, we provide an exceptional learning environment for future engineers, combining cutting-edge facilities, industry-relevant courses and expert guidance. Our Civil Engineering courses are designed to prepare you for a rewarding career in this fast-evolving industry. Continue reading “Top reasons to study Civil Engineering at Brighton”
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”
Our Moulsecoomb campus open days take place on Saturday 19 October and Saturday 23 November.
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Students at the University of Brighton welcomed one of the UK’s top engineers to Moulsecoomb campus this week.
The visit from Anusha Shah, President of the Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE), is part of an ongoing series by industry figures aimed at students studying Civil Engineering. In a talk titled “Building Connections for a Nature- and People-Positive World” to students, Anusha Shah addressed the challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss, emphasizing the importance of collaboration across sectors and disciplines to find sustainable solutions.
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