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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: Joan Johns – Interior Architecture BA(Hons)

Every summer, the University of Brighton comes alive with creativity during its annual Summer Shows—an inspiring showcase of student work across art, design, and architecture.

In this blog, we hear from Interior Architecture BA(Hons) student, Joan Johns, as they reflect on their experiences and time at Brighton.

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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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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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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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Architecture and Design Show 2025: Sade Orija, Architecture BA(Hons)

As part of our Graduate Summer Shows, we’re spotlighting some of our final-year students to learn more about their creative journeys, standout projects, and what life is really like studying at Brighton.

Meet Sade, a final-year Architecture BA(Hons) student, whose work blends abstract experimentation with a deep commitment to community and cultural heritage.

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Architecture and Design Summer Show 2025

Save the dates…

This summer, we invite you to the Graduate Show 2025! Come and explore our free public exhibitions, as our talented final year students showcase all their incredible hard work.

Join us for what is always a fantastic event (and opening parties!) to celebrate the achievements of our brilliant students from architecture, interior architecture, sustainable design and product design courses as they showcase their final projects and work in progress.

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Architecture and Design show

📍 Where: Mithras House, Moulsecoomb campus
🗓️ When: Private view – Friday 6 June, 5pm-9:30pm
🎟️ Book your place for the private view

Open to the public: 7–13 June 

This show will feature work from architecture, interior architecture, design engineering, sustainable design, interior design, fashion history, product design, and art and design history.

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MA show

📍 Where: Grand Parade, City campus
🗓️ When: Private view – Friday 4 July, 6–10pm

Open to the public: 5–12 July 
Weekend opening: 12–5pm
Weekday opening: 10am–5pm
Thursday: 10am–6pm

A showcase of bold, innovative work by our postgraduate students in art and design to bring our summer shows to a close

Find out more about all of our upcoming summer shows on the University of Brighton website.

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