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What I loved about uni

Annabelle graduated in July 2014 after studying Broadcast Journalism in Hastings. She now works in TV and has worked on the BBC’s Gareth Malone’s All Star Choir and Channel 4’s First Dates, to name a few. She’ll soon be starting a new Production Secretary role on the next Gareth Malone series. Here in her guest…

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…

What do you love about your uni?

As it’s February, the month of love, we thought we’d visit the Hastings, Eastbourne, Falmer and Moulsecoomb campuses to find out what you love about studying here. Got something you’d like to add? Comment below and let us know what you love about being at uni; whether it’s something you love about your course or…

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….

Staying fit at home

Keeping fit doesn’t mean that you have to spend hours in the gym (although, if you’d like to be in with the chance of winning a free four month membership courtesy of Sport Brighton, click here), you can stay active even at home. Third year Sport and Exercise Science student Ben has written this guest blog…

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…

Get your greens the easy way

Trying to be healthy this year? It can be difficult to firstly, resist junk food and secondly, afford fresh fruit and veg. The University of Brighton Food Co-Op is a student-run organisation based at the uni that brings fresh, local food not only to students but also uni staff and the public by connecting with…

Getting the most out of your money

It’s not unusual to worry about money as a student but there is support there for you if you’re having a hard time. Think about how much you’re going to spend every month When you get a lump sum of money like your student loan, you should try and think about how much you’ll need of…

Dry January?

It’s the start of a new year; maybe you’d like to detox after the season of over indulgence or maybe you want to say no to booze for charity. Either way, you don’t always need alcohol to have fun; there are plenty of things you can do that don’t involve drinking, these are just a…