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What to do as an international student in Brighton over the Christmas break

With the Christmas holidays fast approaching, Brighton is the perfect place to get in the festive spirit. With on-campus activities and festive fun in Brighton, the city really comes to life during December! Festive activities on campus The International Student Advice team are hosting a range of free events to help international students feel the…

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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…

Time Out ranks Brighton as one of the world’s most diverse and inclusive cities

Brighton has been named the third most diverse and inclusive city in the world, according to a recent Time Out survey. Time Out’s 2025 survey asked more than 18,000 people whether they would describe their home city as ‘diverse and inclusive’, and Brighton came in joint third place alongside New York. We know that our…

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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…

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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…

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Enhancing your employability prospects at the University of Brighton

Your time is about more than just earning a degree; it’s about developing the skills, experiences, and connections that prepare you for a successful career anywhere in the world. Studying in the UK is an exciting opportunity, and at the University of Brighton we know that employability is an important part of that experience. We…

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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…

The holiest day in Judaism, Yom Kippur

The tenth day of the Tishri lunar month marks the start of the Jewish religious holiday, Yom Kippur. This year Yom Kippur will be celebrated from sunset on Wednesday 1 October and ends the following evening on Thursday 2 October 2025. Yom Kippur falls ten days after the start of Rosh Hashanah, which is the…