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University of Brighton ranked among top 4.3% of universities worldwide

The University of Brighton has earned a place among the world’s leading universities. Brighton has ranked in the top 4.3% of institutions globally, in the 2025 Global 2000 list by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR). 

This recognition highlights the university’s continued dedication to academic excellence, impactful research, and the success of its students and alumni worldwide.

The 2025 CWUR rankings are the largest of their kind, based entirely on outcome-based data, rather than surveys or self-submitted statistics. Universities are assessed across four key pillars: education, employability, faculty, and research – all of which reflect measurable impact on students and society.

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Sussex food and wine sector explores digital tools for industry-wide benefits

The Growing Sussex project aims to develop the region’s agricultural and wine industries by integrating advanced private 5G technology, paving the way for smarter, greener farming practices while creating new opportunities for the local economy.

As a core delivery partner, the University of Brighton is launching a dedicated 5G network – a secure wireless network that allows devices to communicate faster and more reliably – at its Moulsecoomb campus. This hub will serve as a centre for research, skills training, and technological development, helping participating producers and growers adopt data-driven, sustainable growing methods.

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Computing degree show 2025: Alan Crane, Computer Science

As part of this year’s summer shows, we are chatting with some of our final-year students to hear more about the projects they are currently working on.

The computer degree show allows students from all computing courses to showcase their final poster presentations and skills to potential employers, industry professionals and the wider community.

In this blog post, Alan Crane, who is studying Computer Science BSc(Hons), tells us how she came up with the idea for her project and shares her favourite moments while studying at Brighton.

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Software Engineer student wins global prize for AI project that can predict injuries for elite athletes

A University of Brighton student has earned international recognition for creating a groundbreaking AI platform that accurately forecasts injuries in elite athletes, potentially transforming how professional football clubs manage player health and performance.

Abdulmalik Alshamari, a first-year Software Engineering student, developed Champions Hub, a web-based platform that uses open-access player data and a custom-built algorithm to predict injury risks with over 80% accuracy. The system analyses nine key metrics—including fatigue, workload, recovery, and training load—to detect early warning signs of injury.

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University of Brighton to open UK’s largest indoor cricket academy

The University of Brighton has announced the UK’s largest indoor cricket academy, enabling aspiring cricketers to develop their talents while earning a degree.

Brighton Cricket Academy is a groundbreaking partnership between the University of Brighton and Square One Education Ltd, which will offer top-tier professional coaching and cutting-edge facilities from September 2025.

Based at the university’s new Brighton Sport and Health Complex, Brighton Cricket Academy will be the second largest indoor cricket facility in the world, providing a world-class training environment catering to student cricketers of all ages, genders, backgrounds, and abilities. The academy programme will support players in fulfilling their potential both on the field and in their academic studies.

Brighton Cricket Academy will be open to all University of Brighton students at foundation, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels, catering to aspiring professional cricketers and those with a passion for the game. 

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How a University of Brighton student is revolutionising accessible gaming

Daniel, a Computer Science for Games BSc(Hons) student, has developed an innovative game designed specifically for players with motor disabilities. His project, which will be showcased at the University of Brighton’s 2025 Computing Degree Show, uses cutting-edge technology to make gaming more inclusive.

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Computing degree show 2025: Daniel Parmenter, Digital Games Development BSc(Hons)

Our computing degree show allows students from all computing courses to showcase their final poster presentations and skills to potential employers, industry professionals and the wider community. We had a chat to Daniel about his project that he’ll be showcasing at the event.

I’m currently working on a project that explores alternative input methods for games that make them more accessible to people with limited motor skills

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Computing degree show 2025: Cedra Jamal, Computer Science with Cyber Security

As part of this year’s summer shows, we are chatting with some of our final-year students to hear more about the projects they are currently working on.

The computer degree show allows students from all computing courses to showcase their final poster presentations and skills to potential employers, industry professionals and the wider community.

In this blog post, Cedra Jamal, who is studying Computer Science with Cyber Security BSc(Hons), tells us how she came up with the idea for her project and shares her favourite moments while studying at Brighton.

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Computing degree show 2025: Ali Trabelsi, Computer Science with Cyber Security

To kick start the celebrations for this year’s summer shows, we have been speaking with students in their final year to hear more about the projects they are currently working on.

The computer degree show allows students from all computing courses to showcase their final poster presentations and skills to potential employers, industry professionals and the wider community.

In this blog post, Ali Trabelsi, who is studying Computer Science with Cyber Security BSc(Hons), tells us how he came up with the idea for his project and shares his favourite moments while studying at Brighton.

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