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Celebrating heartwarming traditions this Thanksgiving

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, and this year is on Thursday 28 November. What is Thanksgiving? Thanksgiving is a national holiday, celebrated primarily in the United States. Often commemorated with a large feast,…

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…

International Students’ Day 2024: What studying in the UK means to me

This Sunday is International Students’ Day, which is celebrated every year on the 17 November. International students at universities around the world celebrate this day and many share their thoughts on the power and importance of higher education. Ketan Srivastva, a Physical Education undergraduate student here at the University of Brighton, shares what International Students’…

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Day of the Dead: Commemorate both life and death this November

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 2024!

This year, the celebration of Diwali will begin on 1 November 2024 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 lights’…

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…

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 Friday 11 October and ends the following evening on Saturday 12 October 2024. Yom Kippur falls ten days after the start of Rosh Hashanah, which is the…

Architecture graduate from Uganda shares his Brighton Effect story

In honour of Black History Month 2024, architecture graduate Joel Wallace Erabu shares how his experience at the University of Brighton has led him to help disadvantaged communities and inspire the next generation of architects. Joel now works for Arcadis, the second largest architecture firm in the world operating in over seventy countries, alongside part time positions…

Welcome to our new international students!

Welcome to our University of Brighton community! As you begin your academic journey with us, here’s a glimpse of what awaits you in the exciting 2024-25 academic year. Starting university as an international student can be challenging, with new cultures, environments, and academic systems to navigate. Here at Brighton, we’re here to make this transition…