Brighton Life

News and events for University of Brighton students

The Big Read 2021 – meet the author event and free e-book

The Big Read is an annual campaign to encourage students to explore new literature and discover stories and writing outside their studies. This year we are honoured to feature Monique Roffey and her Costa Book Award-winning novel ‘The Mermaid of Black Conch’.

Online security alerts for UK universities

Please be extremely vigilant when accessing web pages, text messages, downloading software and reading your email. Remember to stop and think before clicking on links.

Take part in the City Nature Challenge 2021

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, it could win you a prize!

Help make it a safe return to campus for everyone

Government update – full return to campus

Regrettably, the Government has now informed universities that in accordance with their roadmap those students who have not yet been able to return to face-to-face teaching will not be able to do so until the 17 May at the earliest.

The Quran book laying on the second floor

Observing Ramadan 2021

Many Muslim students will be fasting during the month of Ramadan, which falls this year between Monday 12 April and Wednesday 12 May. We’re committed to supporting students who will be observing this holy month.

Trans Day of Visibility. Pronouns – let’s get them right

Now that study has moved online, we recognise that the badges are less effective in raising awareness of someone’s pronouns. Therefore, we have worked with the Brighton Students Union to develop pronoun icons that students and staff can upload as their profile icon on Microsoft Teams.

Easter Break and graduation ceremonies

A message from Ruth Whittaker, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education and Students) emailed to all students 25 March 2021.

Reflections of a SSGT following the tragic events of the past week

A personal blog post by SSGT providing some support services’ information for abuse, harrassment, discrimination or violence.

Anti-Racist Forum – make sure your voice is heard

On Friday 26 March we are holding our second Anti-Racist Forum. Please take part so that your voice is heard.

Government update and the return to campus

A message from Debra Humphris, Vice-Chancellor emailed 5 January 2021 to all students.
Further to my recent email, I wanted to share more details in response to the Government’s welcome news that we can start planning for the return of more of our students in the coming weeks and months.

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