Student News and Events

Beat the heat – tips for the heatwave

With the heatwave expected to stay with us for some time, reaching its peak on 18 July, Dr Neil Maxwell, Reader in the School of Sport and Health Sciences, has provided some simple tips for coping with the heat.

Funding still available for summer 2022 overseas work opportunities!

If you have arranged, or are planning to arrange, a job or volunteering opportunity of 2 weeks+ abroad this summer, the Turing Scheme may be able to help you with living costs.

Women in Leadership Series, 29 June 2022

Join the School of Business and Law for an afternoon of challenging gender stereotypes, pushing boundaries and promoting gender equality. 29 June, 3 to 6pm in room 103/104 at Elm House, Moulsecoomb campus. This free event is open to staff, students and the wider School of Business and Law network. Places are limited so don’t miss out, book today!

Brighton Pride needs you: a call for volunteers

June marks international Pride month, where members of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies worldwide celebrate their identities, recognise the influence LGBTQ+ people have had and continue to have, and reflect on the struggle for equality.

Get financial support this summer – fund opening soon to continuing undergraduates

Each year the university offers financial support to students over the long summer holiday. We call this the Summer Fund. Like the Student Support Fund, this is a non-repayable award and applications are assessed on a case by case basis. Who can apply All full-time, continuing, undergraduate students fully enrolled on a standard-length course (i.e….

Moving into employment with a disability – we will support you

If you are a student with a disability or long-term health condition, we can help you consider how you can fulfil your career aspirations, with your disability in mind. The Careers and Employability team is here to support you into employment, be it part-time, internship or graduate roles.

Footprint+ Property Employer Networking Event for a Zero Carbon Future

Footprint+ would like to invite University of Brighton students to the ‘Careers Afternoon’ of this inspiring event. This offer is open to all subjects but is especially relevant to the Schools of Architecture, Technology and Engineering, and School of Business and Law.

Take the My Outdoor Campus – take part in our survey

Take part in this short online survey exploring how students and staff use and value the outdoor campus spaces at the University of Brighton. In turn, this information will help inform decisions regarding the future management of these spaces for the mutual benefit of people and nature.

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Apply to be a Wellbeing Champion or Inclusive Practice Partner today!

Do you want to get paid to support student wellbeing or shape our curriculum while boosting your employability skills? As a Wellbeing Champion or Inclusive Practice Partner, you can do just that! Applications for both roles are open so apply now!

Mental Health Awareness Week: Connect with nature

On the last day of Mental Health Awareness Week we want to inspire you to make connections with other people and connect with nature, to tackle loneliness and boost your wellbeing.