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World Menopause Month: why menopause matters

Open to both staff and students, the university has organised the following online events during October, which aim to offer a safe and supportive environment for anyone experiencing the menopause or perimenopause to share their experiences, and for allies to find out more.

Getting ready for Black History Month 2022

At the University of Brighton, recognising and celebrating Black history is a year-round commitment. In October, however, Black History Month provides an extra boost for minority ethnic voices and the chance to question the status quo.

Mental Health Awareness Week: Get together and take part

This Mental Health Awareness Week (9 to 13 May) we’ll be running a series of events to bring students and staff together to tackle this year’s theme – loneliness. Check out the schedule of free events that will be taking place across all four campuses.

Lewes Speakers Festival: Discount tickets for UoB students

Lewes Speakers Festival is offering University of Brighton students and staff half price tickets to their talks on 10, 11 and 12 June 2022. Plus, students can get a free full or half day pass in return for volunteering at the Festival.

International Women's Day - Break the bias: a panel event

Join us in celebrating International Women’s Day 2022

Sign up to our International Women’s Day events now, where we will be celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women to accelerate gender parity.

#BreakTheBias: International Women’s Day 2022 event

International Women’s Day seeks to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women and accelerate gender parity. This year’s theme #BreakTheBias, encourages us all to imagine a gender equal world, free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination.

Charleston Festival offering discounted tickets for the under 30s

The upcoming Charleston Festival (19-29 May) brings together a wide range of well-known writers, actors, artists, musicians, journalists, politicians and fashion designers. Highlights include talks from Brighton’s Green Party MP Caroline Lucas, BBC’s Newsnight presenter Emily Maitlis, British fashion icon Zandra Rhodes, and an exclusive performance with actor Benedict Cumberbatch.