Brighton Life

News and events for University of Brighton students

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….

Free bike maintenance checks in May

Could your bike do with a bit of a health check? The university’s sustainability campaign, c-change, have arranged some free bike maintenance check sessions from ‘Dr Bike’ next week on all campuses.

Take part in the City Nature Challenge 2022

Attention all budding naturalists! Get involved with the City Nature Challenge, an international campaign to discover and record as much wildlife as possible over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend. Just download and use the iNaturalist app.

Terrence Higgins Trust - Brighton Ribbon Walk

Take part in the Terrence Higgins Trust’s Ribbon Walk – 3 April

Walk, sashay or stroll with us in Brighton on Sunday 3 April as we unite in the fight against HIV with the fabulous Ribbon Walk.

Ukraine: a message from the Vice-Chancellor

The University of Brighton is proud to be an international institution, and I know all of our community has been profoundly shocked and saddened by the terrible situation unfolding in Ukraine. Our hearts and thoughts go out to all those affected.

Let's get the nation talking about student mental health

Supporting you on University Mental Health Day

At the University of Brighton your mental wellbeing is of the upmost importance. This University Mental Health Day, we’re raising awareness of the help and resources available if you need support.

International Women's Day - Break the bias: a panel event

#BreakTheBias: International Women’s Day 2022 event

International Women’s Day seeks to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women and accelerate gender parity. This year’s theme #BreakTheBias, encourages us all to imagine a gender equal world, free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination.

The Quran book laying on the second floor

Concerned about exams clashing with a religious festival?

If you’re unable to take an exam on a particular day this Spring / Summer due to observing a religious festival such as Ramadan, it’s important to let us know as soon as possible.

Charleston Festival offering discounted tickets for the under 30s

The upcoming Charleston Festival (19-29 May) brings together a wide range of well-known writers, actors, artists, musicians, journalists, politicians and fashion designers. Highlights include talks from Brighton’s Green Party MP Caroline Lucas, BBC’s Newsnight presenter Emily Maitlis, British fashion icon Zandra Rhodes, and an exclusive performance with actor Benedict Cumberbatch.

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