Student News and Events

Inside the cycle storage - lockers and stands

New Moulsecoomb secure cycle storage now open

Following the recent opening of the Moulsecoomb Parking facility, we are pleased to confirm that the cycle store on the ground floor of the building is now open for student use. Unicard access will allow easy access to the cycle store, shower and drying room facilities. Accessing the facilities Access to the facilities is via…

Your Voice Matters - Election 12 December

How to vote in the UK 2019 General Election

With the UK General Election just a few days away on 12 December, you might be wondering how to vote especially if its your first time. Below are the options available which include going to a polling station, voting by post, or by proxy (appointing someone else to vote for you). Students who are registered…

4-day rail line closure 28 November – 1 December 2019

Further major engineering works are planned over four days to complete the final phase of the £25m project to replace the signalling equipment between Lewes and Seaford 28 November – 1 December 2019. The works will have an impact on anyone who would normally use a train to travel on all routes via Lewes, affecting…

Your vote matters. Please register to vote.

The importance of registering to vote

With the news of a possible general election in December, it’s important to make sure you register to vote in time so that you can have your say. It only takes a few minutes, so make sure you don’t miss out. By registering to vote you’re adding yourself to the electoral roll. As a student,…

Street Food and Farmers’ Market starts this October

We’ll be hosting a new street food and market every Monday alternating between the Moulsecoomb and Falmer campus. Starting on 14 October, you’ll be able to buy your lunch and your groceries from a wide range of world cuisine from some of the best food vendors in Brighton! Schedule of events Moulsecoomb campus at the…

Springboard, Your University Crowdfunding Platform

Raise money for your great idea or project with the University of Brighton’s very own digital crowdfunding platform Springboard so you can reach your fundraising targets. Whether your idea is big or small, Springboard can make your ambition a reality and help you to raise funds for a project, event or equipment – no matter…

Trainsplit – save up to 40% on long train journeys

Save money on train travel using the University of Brighton Trainsplit website, which searches for available ‘split tickets’ (separate legs) to a journey, as it is often cheaper to buy multiple tickets than one ‘through’ ticket. Don’t worry, you don’t have to get off the train where you change from one ticket to another, but…

Take part in ‘Cycle September’ and win prizes

This September you could win prizes for logging cycle rides as part of Cycle September in Brighton and Hove. It’s a fun, free competition between workplaces in Brighton and Hove to see which can get the most people on bikes during September. All you have to do is log a bike ride of ten minutes…

Student discounts and benefits for travel in Brighton

The University of Brighton works to support students, staff and visitors to travel as sustainably as possible to and from campus; to help cut carbon emissions and pollution, improve health and wellbeing and you could save yourself some money! With the new academic year just around the corner, now is a good time to assess…