Student News and Events

News and events for University of Brighton students

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My Brighton improvements coming 5 May 2023

We’re pleased to announce that the university app, My Brighton will undergo some minor changes based on your feedback, which we’ve collected since February. We thank all students who took time to share their thoughts with us: “Your Voice Shapes Our University.” Your feedback told us that some services were not easy to find on…

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Student hackathon

Job opportunity: Student Partner for Hackathon Challenge

We are looking for up to nine students (any level) to join student engagement specialists based at the University of Brighton in a small series of ‘hackathon’ challenge events.

Remember: you need voter ID

Make your student vote count in the local elections

The UK Government has introduced a requirement for voters to show photo ID when voting at a polling station at some elections. This new requirement will apply for the first time in England at the local elections on Thursday 4 May 2023. Your student ID card is not an accepted form of identification.

City Nature Challenge 2023

Take part in the City Nature Challenge 2023

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.

Trans flag at march

New support network for Transgender and Non-binary students

Today we recognise Trans Day of Visibility, which is dedicated to raising awareness of the discrimination faced by the trans community, but also to celebrating the achievements and contributions of trans people across the world. The University of Brighton is committed to supporting our trans and non-binary students and staff and creating a more inclusive environment,…

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Remember: you need voter ID

Have you sorted your Voter ID?

Got 5 minutes? Register to vote in UK elections if you’ve never registered before, have moved house or have changed your name.

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Observing Ramadan 2023

Many Muslim students will be fasting during the month of Ramadan, which falls this year between Wednesday 22 March and Friday 21 April. We’re committed to supporting students who will be observing this holy month.

Neurodiversity celebration week

Neurodiversity Celebration Week 13-17 March 2023

Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences.

Southern Train for Unizone travel

Help with travel for train strikes on 16 and 30 March 2023

Students and staff affected by the rail strikes on Thursday 16 March, and Thursday 30 March,  who do not have an E-Permit to park on campus, may apply for a temporary E-Permit valid for these two dates.

Money Week 2023 - Navigating the Numbers

Money Week 2023 – Navigate the Numbers: Coping with the Cost of Living

Your Student Advice team is taking part in the National Student Money Week campaign from Monday 6 March – Sunday 12 March. This years theme is is centred around coping with the rise in the cost of living.

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