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University of Brighton Student exchanges - Jazmin Key

Jazmin’s student exchange experience in Japan

We caught up with Illustration graduate Jazmin Key about her time completing a student exchange programme at Nagoya University of the Arts in Japan. Jazmin was a second-year student on our Illustration BA(Hons) course when she was accepted onto the Nagoya University of the Arts exchange programme, to study Creative Art Practice. The University of Brighton’s…

University of Brightom, Student Exchanges, Yassine Chahid

Yassine’s student exchange experience in the Netherlands

Many of the courses in the School of Humanities and Social Science offer an opportunity to study abroad for a semester in the second year. Depending on the subject you are studying you could spend time in Norway, Spain, Sweden, Greece, France or the Netherlands. Politics and International Relations BA(Hons) student, Yassine Chahid, spent his time…

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…

India Students UK, University of Brighton

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…

Happy Vesak, wishing you a peaceful and joyful day

Happy Vesak Day: An insight into the history of Buddhism and the Vesak celebration

Monday 12 May marks this year’s Vesak celebration for those in the Buddhist community. Vesak is a time for bringing happiness to others and paying homage to the religious figure Buddha. What is Vesak? Vesak has many names, and is most commonly referred to as Wesak, Buddha Jayanti, Buddha Purnima, Buddha Day and even Buddha’s…

£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…

Christmas in Brighton 2024 surrounded by Christmas lights and a red background.

What to do in Brighton over the festive period

With the Christmas holidays fast approaching, Brighton is the perfect place to be. Christmas markets, light shows, parades, and so much more… the city really comes to life during December! What’s on in Brighton over the Christmas period If you are planning on being in Brighton during the Christmas break or aren’t sure what’s going…

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…

Proud international Brighton Effect family member celebrates diversity at the university

Civil Engineering and Brighton Effect ambassador alum Edzwan Redza Anwar shares his views on the importance of diversity and tells us more about his work in sustainability with the Islamic Development Bank. Edzwan, an Operations Team Leader (Energy) for the Islamic Development Bank, recalls how his time at Brighton as an international student helped bring…

Applying Through UCAS: A Guide for International Students Pursuing UK Universities

If you’re looking to apply to a UK based university but you’re not from the UK yourself, then you need to know about UCAS and the application process! Preparing a university application requires a lot of careful planning and attention to detail. There are lots of things to consider, I started my journey by researching…