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Time management tips

Create good study habits 1. Study at the same time each day so that it becomes a habit. 2. Plan for weekly reviews. 3. Set aside blocks of study time (about 45 minutes each). 4. Keep your study area just for studying and get rid of distractions. 5. Write down assignments in every class including…

Fresher’s survival tips

How to survive the first term… Take it easy – Fresher’s is the time to get out there and have fun. However try not to be the person forever remembered as the guy who slept in a bin or the girl covered in puke. Have fun, look after each other. Be open-minded – even if…

Changes to the studentcentral homepage

The university has launched a new homepage for studentcentral to give you access to the important information you need. Last year students told the university that there were a number of features that studentcentral and other systems needed to provide, to help access information quickly and easily. These included: email, timetables, the online library and…

Brighton Students’ Union Presents: Freshtival 2015

Freshtival 2015 is a 2 week programme of events presented by Brighton Students’ Union. A variety of events will be taking place throughout the fortnight across each of the University of Brighton campuses. Each campus has an exclusive Freshtival programme with crossover events occurring in Brighton for the gala events. 2014’s Freshtival programme was a…

Mentoring celebration

On 14 May, students celebrated their hard work on the Momentum scheme, a programme designed to help BME, disabled students and those lacking in confidence, build skills and confidence for future employment. Robert is in his first year studying social sciences at the Falmer campus. Before signing up for mentoring, he had a fear of talking in public…

Grad Show 2015

More than 12,000 visitors are expected to attend one of the South East’s largest exhibitions of architecture, fine art, design and film. The University of Brighton’s annual Graduate Show is a free-to-attend exhibition that lets visitors search out stars of the future who hope to follow in the footsteps of alumni such as fashion designer…

Student Awards and Scholarships

Last year the University of Brighton awarded prizes worth just under £200,000 to students Yes, that’s right. Thanks to donations from local businesses, our Alumni Association and friends of the university, 200 students won awards ranging from £50 to £1000 for their achievements. Available awards: Up to 50 x £1000 scholarships each academic year Awards…

Stress busters

In the lead up to exam and deadline period, we spoke to the Counselling and Wellbeing team to find out their tips for dealing with stress. Stop to think Take five minutes to think about your day and gain perspective of the revision you need to do or essay you need to write. Planning and…

Susie Styles helps you dress for success

Last week local Brighton stylist Susie Styles came to the university to give students advice about looking fashionable yet professional at work. Susie, a London College of Fashion graduate, has worked with the likes of Stella McCartney and Adidas Women and spoke to students at the Moulsecoomb campus offering interview style advice. She gave us…

SEOTY 2014 Winner – Sunny Rangnani

How does it feel to win the Student Employee of the Year award? Sunny explains in his guest blog. “My name’s Sunny, I’m currently studying Software Engineering at the Moulsecoomb campus. I love studying here, I love my course and I love working for the uni. Being part of a professional environment where teachers help…

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