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The power of youth in co-creating education: International Day of Education 2026

24 January marks the annual International Day of Education. It underscores the pivotal importance of education worldwide and advocates for education as a human right. The theme for this year’s day is the power of youth in co-creating education. What is the International Day of Education? Created by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in…

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Blue Monday: How living in Brighton is good for your wellbeing

Monday 19 January is ‘Blue Monday’, commonly referred to as the most depressing day of the year and an annual reminder to check-in on our current mental wellbeing. Looking after your mental wellbeing while studying is just as important as your academic success. Which is why you should choose to study somewhere that will support…

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Hanukkah 2025: Traditions, meaning and ways to celebrate

The 8-day Jewish holiday known as Hanukkah falls on the evening of 14 December 2025 and ends on 22 December 2025. This holiday is an opportunity for the Jewish community to reflect on the past year and participate in traditional foods, games and gifting. What is Hanukkah? Hanukkah (or Chanukah) means ‘dedication’ in Hebrew and is an eight day long celebration, usually falling between late November and December. It’s a holiday celebrated by the…

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Thanksgiving 2025: How to celebrate the American holiday while in the UK

Bringing some pumpkin-spiced warmth to the November chill by celebrating friends, family and gratitude during the American holiday. Thanksgiving falls on the fourth Thursday in November every year, and this year is on Thursday 27 November. What is Thanksgiving? Thanksgiving is a national holiday, celebrated primarily in the United States. Often commemorated with a large feast, the iconic…

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Celebrating International Students’ Day at the University of Brighton

International Students’ Day is an annual celebration on 17 November that honours our global student community in higher education. This year we’ll be sharing some of our international student stories on our social media channels, and current students will be marking the day on campus with our International Student Advice team. The history of International…

Welcoming the Iraqi Cultural Counsellor to the University of Brighton

The University of Brighton was delighted to welcome Professor Kossay Al-Ahmady, Cultural Counsellor of the Republic of Iraq, to our Moulsecoomb campus. Hosted by Professor Rusi Jaspal, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and Knowledge Exchange), the visit included conversations about collaboration, a tour of our facilities, and time for speaking to some of our current Iraqi students….

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Day of the Dead 2025: How to celebrate life and honor loved ones

2 November marks the start of one of the most celebrated and treasured traditions in Central and South America. Day of the dead is a three-day long celebration that brings love, light and joy to a concept that is often surrounded in sadness. It is said that Mexico’s outlook on the passing of loved ones…

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Celebrate the festival of lights for Diwali 2025!

This year, the celebration of Diwali will begin on 20 October 2025 and last for five days. Diwali, also known as Deepawali, is a festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists. What is Diwali? Diwali, or the festival of light, is an important religious holiday. Originating from India, Diwali is named ‘row of…

Shola from Nigeria shares his experience studying pharmacy at Brighton

Shola Alabi reflects on his time studying at postgraduate level in the UK. A recent graduate from our Pharmacy (OSPAP) PGDip course, Shola shares why he chose to study at the University of Brighton and how the course has influenced his future career ambitions. Shola shares what parts of his course he most enjoyed, how…

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Inside the University of Brighton’s international orientation programme

We welcomed our newest cohort of international students to Brighton last week for our international orientation programme. What is international orientation? At the University of Brighton, starting your journey isn’t just about gaining a degree – it’s about feeling at home in a new country and building a community. For new international students our International…