Expecting a bursary payment?

You’ll be pleased to know that as May is just around the corner, so is your next instalment of University of Brighton Bursary Payments are due to be made during the week commencing Monday 9th May. If you were late to have your student finance assessed during this academic year, you’re in your first year of study and you…

Thinking about postgrad study but not sure about the funding?

Meet some of the university’s research students If you are interested in further study and you have a question about how to fund it, we can hopefully answer your questions. Student Finance England is launching a new Postgraduate Loan Scheme for students undertaking master’s degrees from this September and you can…

TICK TOCK, TICK TOCK – there’s still time to apply for funding for this academic year

Have you applied for everything you’re entitled to this academic year? Are you receiving your full entitlement? Have things changed since you were assessed at the start of the academic year? You can still apply for student finance up until 31st May 2016 and/or make any changes to your application. Just go to sfe online:…

Fresh fruit and veg for only £4 a week

Are you looking for a fresh food bargain? Need some inspiration for a new recipe? Then look no further than the UoB Brighton Food Coop It’s not too late to sign up and volunteer and order a delicious weekly box of tasty fruit and veg that looks like this: For only £4 per box you’ll be…

Student Ambassador vacancies still open until 15th April

Looking for part time work? Want to work for the University of Brighton? Are you going to be continuing with your studies next academic year? Is blue your colour? Exciting opportunities for Student Ambassadors for 2016/17 All you need to do is register with the University Vacancy Service here: http://bit.ly/UoBvacancyservice and look for vacancy BRI160405/1 Applications close 15th April 2016…

Targeted funding opportunities for students

You may be aware of the different hardship funds that the university has available for students experiencing financial problems, but you may not be aware of the more niche funding streams that students can apply for if they meet the specific criteria. Read on for more information:…

Looking for advice over the holiday? The Student Advice doors are open

Whether you’re looking for advice on applying for next year’s funding, worrying about making ends meet this year or thinking about intermitting or taking time out, the Student Advice Service is open for business throughout the vacation. Our opening times are slightly reduced, but there will be someone available to talk to – at the end of a phone, email…

Tell us about life on a student budget for a chance to win £40 Amazon vouchers

Students at Brighton have taken part in a longitudinal study about all things related to student finance and life on a budget for the last 20 years. The study is called the Student Finance Survey and also is referred to as the Winn report (after the former lead researcher Sandra Winn). You may have seen some…

Are you a student who is estranged from your family? Do you want to connect with other estranged students in the UK?

There is a one day event in London on Wednesday 2nd March which is free and open to all estranged students. The national charity for people who are estranged, Stand Alone , is teaming up with the NUS to run a training day for estranged students. The event will be an opportunity for you to share your experiences…

Well that’s Money Week done and dusted for 2016….now the real work starts

Thanks to everyone who contributed to the Money Week stands this week, it was great to get so many really useful (and interesting!) tips which we shall be sharing with students shortly, along with the results of the national Students, Money and Mental Health Questionnaire, which we circulated amongst Brighton students. We engaged with around…