Student News and Events

Inside the AMEX stadium - Brighton & Hove Football Club

Are you a football fan who has always wanted to report from a Premier League press box?

In a competition exclusively for University of Brighton students in the final year of their degree, you will have the opportunity to cover a cup final at The Amex stadium in May.

International Transgender Day of Visibility

Statement of support for Transgender Day of Visibility

Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) takes place on Sunday 31 March and, as members of Brighton & Hove Equality & Inclusion Partnership (EquIP), we wanted to share the following statement from EquIP to demonstrate our support and recognition of the contributions and struggles of the transgender and non-binary community. “We express our support for International…

Art and media students invited to transform Marina Benches – design competition

Brighton Marina is excited to announce the return of the successful bench design competition, inviting students from the University of Brighton’s School of Art and Media to unleash their creative talents. This unique opportunity challenges aspiring artists to craft an innovative vinyl wrap that encapsulates the theme of ‘Sussex Nature and Wildlife’. Competition Opens: Monday…

New Microsoft Teams is coming: check your computer’s compatibility now

The university will be upgrading its Microsoft Teams application to the new version on 31 March 2024. Microsoft released a new version of Microsoft Teams towards the end of 2023 and asked organisations to manage their transition from the current version, with a deadline of April 2024. The university has chosen to wait until 31…

Guidance on night-time safety, spiking and how to get support

Brighton is generally a fun and safe place to be, but being aware on a night out is really important. Spiking awareness stall – Sussex Police Learn more about spiking and get advice on night-time safety by speaking to members of Sussex Police team on 20 March, 12pm to 2pm, Cockcroft building, ground floor, by…

Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (2024)

Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 2024

We want to make sure our masters and postgraduate students have the best possible experience while studying with us. To do this, we need to know what you think.

Open Day at Falmer (inside Checkland building)

Apply to be a student ambassador – part-time job opportunity

Applications for Student Recruitment and Outreach (SRO) Student Ambassador role are now open, for selected courses. SRO Student Ambassadors support the University’s recruitment and outreach work, including open days, work with local schools and colleges, and marketing/website content. Once you’re fully trained you can apply for the shifts that interest you and fit around your…

Peer support training – wellbeing

This year, course representatives and Student Union committee members have been offered enhanced peer support wellbeing training from SAFE TALK, on suicide prevention and Samaritans ‘Learn to Listen’ training. A number of students have taken up the chance for this free personal self-development and if you would like to join them in learning more about…

Fundraising Concert for the Sussex Cancer Fund – 20 March 2024

The School of Applied Sciences are organising their annual fundraising concert for the Sussex Cancer Fund. It will take place on Wed 20 March 6-8pm at St Andrew’s Church, Hillside, Moulsecoomb, Brighton. There will be a selection of choral pieces followed by some contemporary favourites performed by students and staff of the University of Brighton….

The Quran book laying on the second floor

Observing Ramadan 2024

Many Muslim students will be fasting during the month of Ramadan, which falls this year between Sunday 10 March and Tuesday 9 April. We’re committed to supporting students who will be observing this holy month. Religious observance during assessments For the academic year 2023/24 Ramadan will coincide with the University Spring holiday period and is…