As part of our spotlight for the Sustainable Design MA Show, we spoke with one of our students, Koshe Salihy, whose final project explores the intersection of systemic design, cultural heritage, and digital futures. Their work challenges conventional narratives and offers a poetic, multidimensional approach to sustainable design.
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As part of the Sustainable Design MA End of Year show, we’re proud to spotlight the work of Chris Hamer, a first-year part-time student whose practice-based research challenges conventional design thinking and explores complex themes of masculinity through craft and materiality.
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Students studying our Sustainable Design MA will be showcasing their work at the end of year show – UNMAKE // REMAKE this September which will be hosted at Broadworks by Hive Curates in London.
Our Sustainable Design MA offers more than just academic exploration, it opens doors to meaningful, research-led projects that allow students to engage with real-world issues through creative and interdisciplinary approaches.
One example is a recent initiative led by joint course leader, Dr Sally Sutherland, which investigates the impact of gambling on LGBTQ+ communities using creative research methods.
In this blog, we hear from Alice Strutt, a student who had the opportunity to be involved and learn more about their pivotal role in the project.
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Jesse Mugambi’s journey through our Sustainable Design MA was more than academic—it was transformative. Having previously completed a degree in Architecture BA(Hons) in 2020, Jesse returned for his master’s with a clear goal: to merge his passions for architecture, music, and sustainability into a project that could make a real-world impact.
It was whilst studying his MA, that Jesse won €50,000 in Jägermeister’s global #SaveTheNight competition, which funds innovative nightlife concepts. Jesse spent his time at university developing his winning proposal, Studio Can-V, where he received mentorship, design support, and the freedom to explore interdisciplinary solutions.
Jesse returned to university recently to tell us more about the project, from its initial concept to its recent launch and recognition on the global stage. Watch the video below to hear how the course supported and shaped his journey.
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For the first time, the University of Brighton is extending its Brighton Boost financial support initiative to students applying through Clearing in 2025 – helping to remove barriers and create opportunities for those who may have thought university was beyond their reach.
The Brighton Summer Boost package has been introduced to make sure that students applying through Clearing and who need extra support to start university aren’t left behind. It’s the first time that the university has offered dedicated financial assistance during the Clearing period – which opens on 1 July 2025 ready for students to start their course in September – providing targeted help to ensure every applicant who needs it can start university with confidence.
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The School of Architecture and Design came alive recently with creativity, celebration, and community spirit at the annual Architecture and Design Summer Show 2025. This vibrant event marked the culmination of months of hard work, innovation, and exploration by our talented students and offered a glimpse into the future of architecture and design.
The private view brought together students, families, alumni, and industry professionals to admire the diverse and inspiring final projects on display. It was also a moment to honour outstanding achievements through a series of prestigious awards, recognising excellence in design, innovation, sustainability, and community impact.
Here’s a comprehensive look at this year’s award winners and the reasons they were honoured…
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From domestic safety for all to making emergency medicine more accessible, University of Brighton students are responding to everyday problems with bold and inclusive solutions.
In this blog, we’ll explore some of the fantastic projects recently on display at the Architecture and Design summer show.
Whether it’s improving emergency medical tools, designing healthier buildings, or making everyday products more inclusive, our students are proving that architecture and design are about more than just aesthetics—they’re about impact.
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Have you ever looked at a product and thought, “There has to be a better way”? That’s exactly what Olivia Goode, a final-year Product Design BSc student, did—and her bold idea might just change the way millions of women shop for bras.
Frustrated by the lack of standardisation and inclusivity in traditional bra fitting, Olivia created a user-led system that provides a more accurate fitting experience for women.
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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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