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The university’s wheelchair basketball team takes silver!

This weekend (7-8 March) saw the University of Brighton Wheelchair Basketball team make their debut at the second annual University Wheelchair Championships. Twelve teams entered the competition, hosted by British Wheelchair Basketball, from around the country and travelled to Worcester. They beat off eleven other teams to make it to the final, narrowly losing to Nottingham Trent….

Green Week 2015

Green Week is here! From the 9 – 13 March, the university’s annual Green Week will take place across all five campuses. Organised as part of the c-change campaign in collaboration with the Students’ Union’s Bright ‘n’ Green team, Green Week is a great opportunity to celebrate and raise awareness of all the fantastic work that is done…

Why volunteer?

Lots of our students already volunteer across Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings. As Student Volunteering Week 2015 comes to a close, these students wanted to share their volunteering experience with us. Lucie, who studies Biology at the Hastings campus and volunteers with the CaSH (Contraception and Sexual Health) team to increase sexual health awareness and provide…

RaG Week 2014 – what to expect

Raise and Give (or RaG as you may see it being shortened to) week is coming up very soon. From 27 February until 8 March, students across Eastbourne, Hastings and Brighton will have the chance to raise money for selected charities by getting involved with lots of fundraising activities and events. Kate Reynolds, Vice President…

Active Student Volunteering Week 2015 is here!

Student Volunteering Week is a week of celebration for student volunteering and a chance to showcase how much students give to their local communities. Universities all over the country are holding events including community days, volunteering and careers fairs, to promote what students do for others. Active Student has a packed schedule with a bit…

Do something good in 2015 – try volunteering

Alongside looking great on your CV and gaining valuable skills, volunteering gives you the chance to meet new people and makes you feel good! By volunteering you can get involved in your local community and make a difference while you get to know where you live. You can receive training opportunities, certificates and even qualifications….

How the Student Support Fund can help you

If you’re worried about your finances, speak to a Student Advisor and find out if you’re eligible to apply for the Student Support fund. It’s a non-repayable grant awarded to undergraduate and postgraduate students who need extra financial support with living costs or are experiencing unexpected financial hardship. Applications are submitted to a panel that…

The Coaching Service – coming soon!

A brand new service is being launched across all campuses to help students who want coaching to overcome any issue that may be a barrier to enjoyment and success at university. For example, seeking help, to become more organised, give better presentations, be better at interviews or just achieve more balance in your life. The…

Sports events – January 2015

Fancy taking up a new sport this January? Here’s a taster of what’s on offer across Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings. Hastings Archery – Sunday, 18 January Try something new! Parklife ran a taster session last year and due to the popularity of it, they’re launching a two-hour session for students. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking…

Meet your SSGT

Each campus has Student Support and Guidance Tutors (SSGT), so you’re never too far from someone who can help you out in difficult situations. They’re an invaluable source of information and advice; they’re here to help you whenever you may need it. SSGTs don’t provide academic advice – as this is the role of personal…

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