Student News and Events

News and events for University of Brighton students

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Careers Fair 2022 11am-3pm, Wednesday 2 November at the Amex Stadium

The Careers Fair is happening at the Amex stadium on Wednesday 2 November, and features 100 employers from a wide range of sectors, including Science, Technology, Health, Engineering, Business, Law, Finance, Travel and Tourism, Charity and Public Sector who will be around to answer your questions and discuss roles.
The event is free and open to all students on the day – booking is not required.

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Funding still available for summer 2022 overseas work opportunities!

If you have arranged, or are planning to arrange, a job or volunteering opportunity of 2 weeks+ abroad this summer, the Turing Scheme may be able to help you with living costs.

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Moving into employment with a disability – we will support you

If you are a student with a disability or long-term health condition, we can help you consider how you can fulfil your career aspirations, with your disability in mind. The Careers and Employability team is here to support you into employment, be it part-time, internship or graduate roles.

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Opening hours and support over the Easter break

With the Easter break on the horizon, please take note of the slightly different opening hours for all of our libraries, and the services in place to support your learning and mental health over the break.

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Could you benefit from a mentor?

The mentoring programmes at the university are available to undergraduate and postgraduate students to support you in setting and achieving your targets and goals with confidence.  

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Applications now open to study or work abroad in 2021-22 academic year

Applications are now open for the University of Brighton Turing Scheme, which can fund you for your overseas work or study placement in the 2021-2022 academic year.

Student Volunteering Week 2022

It’s National Student Volunteering Week, see what new opportunities are available

Find out what volunteering opportunities are available with the University and sign up today.

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Next week is Brighton Works Week 2021: Start booking sessions now

It’s never too early to start thinking about your future. Join us next week, 25 – 29 October, for Brighton Works Week and find out how to stand out from the crowd when applying for jobs, directly from employers.

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1-5 March is Be More Skilled Week

Be ready, be more skilled. This week is here to help you to identify, develop and communicate your skills to employers.

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Interested in volunteering or being mentored?

We’ve organised some online events which could potentially help your academic journey and future career.