Brighton Life

Your support network during Christmas closure 23 Dec – 2 Jan

With the university being closed from Friday 23 Dec 2022 and re-opening Tuesday 3 Jan 2023, there are a wide range of external agencies and organisations that we work with during term-time who remain open to you during this period. We have put together this simple guide to outline the full range of different wellbeing support options and activities available from both the University and external services.

Train strikes December & January – car parking and alternative travel arrangements to help

Students affected by the RMT rail strikes planned between 13-16 December and 3-6 January, who do not have an E-Permit to park on campus, may apply for a temporary E-Permit valid for these dates only.

Top tips to protect your valuables over the Christmas holiday

Brighton (and Eastbourne) are safe places to live and study however it always helps to be vigilant and take appropriate precautions to look after yourself and your belongings, especially as we approach the Christmas break

COVID-19 vaccination offer Tuesday 6 December

On Tuesday 6 December, our local Public Health team will bring their mobile vaccination unit to the pedestrian area outside the Cockcroft building on the Moulsecoomb campus between 10:30am and 2:30pm.

Overseas COVID-19 vaccination checking service available at Brighton Racecourse

If you had any of your COVID-19 vaccinations outside of England, they will not automatically show on your medical records or in the NHS App. 

BTN Bikeshare to be ‘paused’ from December until Spring 2023

Brighton & Hove’s BTN BikeShare scheme is to pause operations from 31 December in preparation for a new look scheme to launch next year.

Tell us how we can improve our campuses

Please take this opportunity to shape the future of your campus’ facilities by entering this quick survey.

Student volunteers cleaning up Brighton beach

Wellbeing Week 2022: Friday – Give

It is the final day of Wellbeing Week – we hope you have found our events and resources useful for boosting your mental wellbeing. Individuals who report a greater interest in helping others are more likely to rate themselves as happy.

Wellbeing Week 2022: Thursday – Connect

Having good relationships, friendships and social connections with others is a key part of wellbeing.

Wellbeing Week 2022: Wednesday – Learn

Day 3 of wellbeing week is about continual learning! When’s the last time you stepped slightly outside of your comfort zone and engaged in something different? Continuing to learn new things, whether intellectual or physical, is important for maintaining mental health aspects of well-being such as self-confidence, having a sense of purpose, and connecting with others.