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Top 3 reasons to study at the University of Brighton

Brighton is a welcoming and diverse city on the south coast of England. The university welcomes hundreds of international students each year from all over the world. In this blog post we share our top three reasons why you should make Brighton your home from home. 3rd-most diverse and inclusive city in the world In…

Edzwan from Malaysia shares his experience of studying civil engineering at Brighton

Edzwan Redza Anwar is a Civil Engineering BEng graduate from Malaysia. We asked Edzwan what it was like to be an international student at the University of Brighton, and why he chose to study with us. In his Q&A, Edzwan discusses his time as a student and highlights the benefits of studying in a diverse…

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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…

Brighton student wins global prize with AI-powered platform which predicts injuries for elite athletes

Abdulmalik Alshamari, an international student from the Middle East, has won a global prize for his AI tool that predicts sports injuries and could transform how sports clubs manage player health. Abdulmalik Alshamari, a first-year Software Engineering student, developed Champions Hub, a web-based platform that uses open-access player data and a custom-built algorithm to predict injury risks with over…

International student from Kenya on studying at Brighton

From an early age, I knew I wanted to study in the UK. Many people from my country (Nairobi, Kenya) pursue education abroad, and the UK seemed like the best option for me. Additionally, the opportunity to obtain British citizenship and a British passport, which I am currently in the process of acquiring, encouraged me…

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Showcasing Indian students in the UK

On 27 May Universities UK are launching a new campaign to amplify the voices of Indian students and provide insights into their university experiences in the UK. This campaign will explore the quality of education in the UK, students’ career prospects, diversity and what it’s like to be an Indian student in the UK. Throughout…

What to do in Brighton over the Easter break

As the Easter break approaches and the days are getting lighter, it’s the perfect time to embrace the warmer temperatures and explore the city. We’ve put together a guide to making the most of Brighton in the spring. Easter is the public holiday, primarily celebrated by Christians, that marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter…

£2,000 postgraduate bursaries available from Postgraduate Solutions

Postgraduate Solutions – the company who manage postgrad.com – has launched five new £2,000 bursaries for postgraduate students starting university in 2025. If you’re lucky enough to be awarded one of these five bursaries available, you can combine this with other scholarships or bursaries. About the bursary This Postgraduate Solutions bursary is open to all…

Pharmacy graduate from Greece shares how studying in Brighton gave her tools for life

International alumni from Greece, Polyxeni Tsea, shares her Brighton Effect story on how her university experience set her up for a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry. As an international student coming to the UK to study Pharmacy, Polyxeni tells us how the University of Brighton equipped her both personally and professionally for life and…

International Students Day: New research finds strong links between study abroad and poverty reduction

International students from University of Brighton and across the UK contribute significantly to national and global poverty reduction targets, new study finds. The research from academics at the University of Oxford uses data spanning the last two decades to reveal the impact of international mobility on poverty alleviation, highlighting the contribution international students make to…