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Designing for a changing coastline: Architecture students reimagine Newhaven and Dieppe

“Exhibiting my work has been an incredible experience. It’s one thing to develop ideas in the studio but seeing them on display and sharing them with the public gives them a new life. I hope my project can spark conversations about how architecture can enable sustainable, community-driven change.” – student, Zoe Li

What does it mean to be an architect in the age of climate change? At the University of Brighton, students aren’t just asking that question – they’re answering it with bold, creative, and community-driven design.

As part of the 200th anniversary of the Newhaven–Dieppe ferry link, students studying our Architecture RIBA Part 2 MArch unveiled a powerful exhibition at the Marine Workshops in Newhaven. Their mission? To reimagine the future of two historic port towns, Newhaven (UK) and Dieppe (France), in the face of rising seas, shifting economies, and the urgent need for sustainable living.

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University of Brighton underlines support for trans community with Brighton Trans Pride sponsorship

The university is proud to announce sponsorship of Trans Pride Brighton 2025, reaffirming its commitment to equity, support and inclusion.

Trans Pride Brighton is the largest trans-specific Pride event in Europe and takes place this year on Saturday 19 July. The university’s support for the event is a way of underscoring its dedication to equality, diversity, and the celebration of gender diversity.

Professor Donna Whitehead, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Brighton, said: “My colleagues and I are delighted that the university is sponsoring Trans Pride Brighton this year. We know that the day is so much more than just a celebration. It’s a raising of voices for trans rights and a call to protect and respect the community.

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University of Brighton engineering students fly high in national rocketry competition

If you’re considering studying engineering and want hands-on experience that launches your career (literally) then the University of Brighton might just be your launchpad (pun totally intended).

In their first-ever entry into the prestigious UKSEDS National Rocketry Championship, a team of 14 engineering students rocketed to success, finishing 7th out of more than 50 teams from across the UK.

Their high-performance carbon fibre rocket, designed and built entirely by students, soared to an altitude of 1,819 feet and returned safely—an impressive feat for a debut team.

Alexander Gooch, one of the team members, said:

“For our first-year competing, finishing 7th out of over 50 teams is an incredible achievement. We’ve learned so much from building and testing our designs, and it’s been amazing to see all our hard work come to life on launch day. We’re really proud of how far we’ve come and grateful for the support we’ve had.”

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Celebrating Innovation and Excellence: Prize Winners of the Architecture and Design Summer Show 2025

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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Designing for a better world: How Brighton architecture and design students are building the future

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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How a Product Design student is redesigning the bra

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.

Meet FORME: A bra fitting revolution

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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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Summer shows 2025: Kim Lau, Architecture RIBA Part 2 March

As part of our Summer Shows, we’re celebrating the bold, innovative work of our final-year students.

In this blog post, Kim Lau, a student studying Architecture RIBA Part 2 MArch, shares more about her final project, which reimagines Newhaven’s East Quay as a vibrant, inclusive space that celebrates its industrial heritage while fostering a sense of community.

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Summer shows 2025: Neve Fairholme – Interior Architecture BA(Hons)

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

The Art and Design Summer show features the work of final year students studying architecture, interior architecture, design engineering, sustainable design, interior design, fashion history, product design, and art and design history.

We recently caught up with Neve, who is studying Interior Architecture BA(Hons), to hear more about her work, influences and the valuable experience she has gained at Brighton.

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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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