Student News and Events

News and events for University of Brighton students

The graduate perspective

It can be hard to think about life after uni when you have deadlines and exams on your mind. But sooner or later, your time at the university will sadly come to an end. We decided to speak to former students to find out what they miss about being at university, what they got from…

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What university did for me – Natasha’s story

Natasha studied Software Engineering at the Moulsecoomb campus and graduated in July 2014. She now works at Capita as a Software Tester, a job that she found after meeting  Craig Chitty, Graduate Recruitment Manager, at The Careers Fair. During her course, she learnt how to create software, how computers work and how to program. The skills…

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Placements – Naomi’s experience

Placements, whether they’re a few weeks or a few months, are crucial to beefing up your CV and are a great opportunity for you to put the skills that you learn on your course into practice. They’ll give you an edge over other graduates when you finish uni and in some cases, can even lead…

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What’s it like to be the Student Employee of the Year?

We’ve interviewed Dan who studied Education and English Literature at the Hastings campus, starting in 2011 and graduating in 2014. He won a SEOTY award in 2013 for his hard work with the Marketing and Communications department and now works at EF, the language school, in London. Why were you nominated for a SEOTY award?…

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Vegging out

Students and staff at the university got really involved in Green Week recently. It was a fantastic five days with lots of different activities happening around the uni to celebrate being green, something that’s really important to staff and students at the university. Second year student, Harry, lives in Hastings and decided to take part in a…

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Placements – Stef’s experience

Placements, whether they’re a few weeks or a few months, are crucial to beefing up your CV and giving you the chance to put the skills that you learn on your course into practice. They’ll give you an edge over other graduates when you finish uni and in some cases, can even lead to a…

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Impress during your placement

The majority of courses here at the uni provide a work placement or work experience module giving you a taste of what life is like working in your chosen field. Placements are great; they can build your confidence, enhance your skills and in some cases, pay you! They can give you the chance to impress…

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Student ambassadors

Being a Student Ambassador

If you’re looking for a job, look no further. The university is recruiting Student Ambassadors (click here for more information) and with good pay, flexible hours and great perks, what’s not to like? Don’t just take it from us, Holly is a final year student and has been working as an ambassador since her first…

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Top PR executive and graduate returns to the uni

Anji Hunter, one of the UK’s top PR executives and a former student, is coming back to the university to talk about her success. Join Anji at the Hastings campus this Thursday (March 12, 6pm – 7pm) to hear all about her experiences working as Director of Government Relations for former Prime Minister Tony Blair and…

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We all love saving money

We loved your money saving advice during National Student Money Week last week. Top tips included checking supermarket offers online before you shop, cook meals as a group and don’t go shopping when you’re hungry. Here are some of our favourites from Hastings, Eastbourne, Moulsecoomb, Grand parade and Falmer. If you’re looking for further money advice,…

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