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Mental Health Awareness Week 2023

From 15 to 21 May, this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week will be taking place, during which a series of events will be running to help signpost support services and encourage conversation among students. All week, Sport Brighton will be offering free activities to get students active, with a range of events scheduled for each…

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Supporting you to achieve your full potential reminder

The additional consideration process is available to consider unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances that students face, and to protect you from the impact of these circumstances on your achievement.

Supporting you during UCU’s marking and assessment boycott

Read our FAQs on how the University of Brighton is supporting those affected by the inductrial action in terms of students’ studies, exams, grading and degree graduation.

New support network for Transgender and Non-binary students

Today we recognise Trans Day of Visibility, which is dedicated to raising awareness of the discrimination faced by the trans community, but also to celebrating the achievements and contributions of trans people across the world. The University of Brighton is committed to supporting our trans and non-binary students and staff and creating a more inclusive environment,…

Neurodiversity Celebration Week 13-17 March 2023

Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences.

Chance to win one of ten £1,000 grants with Santander Universities

Dreaming of a few extras to make your student life better? Have a few minutes to spare? Apply now for your chance to win £1,000!

Supporting you to achieve your full potential

We want to ensure that you know about the various ways that the University will support you to achieve your full potential. We know that unforeseen circumstances can have a serious impact on your study, outcomes and wellbeing.

Your support network during Christmas closure 23 Dec – 2 Jan

With the university being closed from Friday 23 Dec 2022 and re-opening Tuesday 3 Jan 2023, there are a wide range of external agencies and organisations that we work with during term-time who remain open to you during this period. We have put together this simple guide to outline the full range of different wellbeing support options and activities available from both the University and external services.

Helping you navigate the cost of living crisis

Cost-of-living: how we’re supporting you

As the cost-of-living and its related pressures continues to increase, your financial and wider wellbeing remains an important priority for me and my colleagues who support you in a range of ways. The University has drawn together a support package to help you navigate this difficult time and this message seeks to present this in a way that allows you to access support based on need.

World Mental Health Day 10 October 2022

As part of World Mental Health Day on 10 October, we want to highlight the resources and services here to support your wellbeing all year round. Whatever your situation, there is always help that can be given.