2020 | Student News and Events

Day in the life of a student in lockdown

Day in the life of a student during COVID-19 lockdown

After a competition launched on Facebook to make a short film to present a day in the life during lockdown, we’re pleased to present the winning video.

Support for those experiencing Domestic Abuse, Online Harassment, Sexual violence or Stalking during COVID-19

The Student Wellbeing Team have recently developed two new COVID-19 wellbeing guides for students, one focused on online harassment and the other on domestic abuse.

2020-21 academic year – returning to university FAQs

We have compiled a number of FAQs around re-opening the University after COVID-19 lockdown for the academic year 2020-21.

Volunteer’s Week

Are you an Informal Volunteer? 53% of us volunteer informally, but don’t even know it! As it is National Volunteers Week this week I thought it would be a great chance to reflect on other ways people volunteer.

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHoBiT)

IDAHoBiT on 17 May and LGBT+ support during COVID-19

Find out about LGBT+ support during COVID-19 lockdown as we celebrate IDAHoBiT on 17th May with this year’s theme ‘Breaking the Silence’.

Online survey launched to understand wellbeing during COVID-19

Calling all undergraduates. What impact has COVID-19 had on you and what helps your mental and social wellbeing? These are the key questions in a survey aimed at developing an intervention to assist students in the local area. The project is being led by Dr Clio Berry, Lecturer in Healthcare Evaluation and Improvement at Brighton…

Brighton seafront and beach from the Palace Pier

How to say positive in uncertain times

Sometimes it is difficult to stay positive when there’s a lot on your plate and things aren’t necessarily going your way. This guest blog post by student Lois shares her tips on how best to combat these negative moods.

No detriment: A message from the Pro-Vice-Chancellor

Read the latest message from the Professor Ruth Whittaker, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education and Student Experience), who talks about how the University’s no detriment policy will work.

Image of man and three children walking across a beach in silhouette.

Tips for home schooling your children

Sarah Ottewell, deputy manager at the One World Nursery, has written a blog post on her experiences of home schooling during lockdown. She has shared some ideas on trying to make it work for all the family, not being too hard on yourself, and why it’s okay to be just good enough. So, home schooling….

Brighton Works - Careers advice and support

Help with jobs, applications and work placements

Our Careers team advisers are here to help with any issues around jobs, placements, business and career options, offering support and advice.