Brighton student wins top national prize with her striking collection of vintage fashion designs

Sabrina Nieddu, who is studying for a degree in Fashion Design with Business Studies, has won the British Fashion Council’s BFC x Net-A-Porter Fashion Vanguard Award, for her unique designs weaving deeply personal stories of struggle and trauma with bold fashion styles. Read More

University of Brighton underlines support for trans community with Brighton Trans Pride sponsorship

Trans Pride Brighton is the largest trans-specific Pride event in Europe and takes place this year on Saturday 19 July. The university’s support for the event is a way of underscoring its dedication to equality, diversity, and the celebration of gender diversity.

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Meet our 2025 Graduates: Wei Hou – Sequential Design/Illustration MA

In celebration of our incredible MA show this month, we’re highlighting the creativity and talent of our graduating students by sharing their stories and showcasing their inspiring work. We spoke with Sequential Design/Illustration MA student Wei Hou about the course, their influences and advice to their younger self. Read More

Meet our 2025 Graduates: Hoang Ngoc Mai Pham – Sequential Design/Illustration MA

In the lead up to our 2025 MA Show, we’re celebrating the creativity and talent of our graduating masters students by sharing their stories and showcasing their incredible work. We spoke with Sequential Design/Illustration MA student Hoang Ngoc Mai Pham about the course, their influences and advice to their younger self. Read More

Meet our 2025 Graduates: Amy Pearson – Fashion

In celebration of our incredible Graduate show this month, we’re highlighting the creativity and talent of our graduating students by sharing their stories and showcasing their inspiring work. We spoke with Fashion Design with Business Studies BA(Hons) student Amy Pearson about the course, their influences and advice to their younger self. Read More

Meet our 2025 Graduates: Dylan White – Fine Art Painting

In celebration of our incredible Graduate show this month, we’re highlighting the creativity and talent of our graduating students by sharing their stories and showcasing their inspiring work. We spoke with Fine Art Painting BA(Hons) student Dylan White about the course, their influences and advice to their younger self. Read More

Meet our 2025 Graduates: Catherine Glass – Fine Art Painting

In the lead up to our 2025 Graduate Shows, we’re celebrating the creativity and talent of our graduating students by sharing their stories and showcasing their incredible work. We spoke with Fine Art Painting BA(Hons) student Catherine Glass about the course, their influences and advice to their younger self. Read More

Photography work of Leah Jones

Meet our 2025 Graduates: Leah Jones – Photography

In the lead up to our 2025 Graduate Shows, we’re celebrating the creativity and talent of our graduating students by sharing their stories and showcasing their incredible work. We spoke with Photography BA (Hons) student Leah Jones to talk about her thought-provoking graduate project, what shaped her time at Brighton, and where she hopes her creative journey will lead next.

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Students gain industry experience through University partnership with Brighton Marathon Weekend

Students at the University of Brighton are gaining valuable real-world experience to boost their employability thanks to a partnership with the Brighton Marathon Weekend. Now in its second year, the partnership offers a range of opportunities for University of Brighton students pursuing careers in sports, events management, journalism and more. Read More

Trainee sports journalists interview darts’ biggest stars at the PDC Premier League in Brighton

In an exclusive opportunity for aspiring sports journalists, trainee reporters from the University of Brighton’s MA and BA Sports Journalism course were granted access to the PDC (Professional Darts Corporation) Premier League darts event held in Brighton. Read More

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Student journalists interview leading international correspondents on a field trip to Parliament and CNN International

A group of aspiring student journalists from the University of Brighton’s BA and MA Journalism programmes recently had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of politics and international news reporting during an educational field trip to London. The experience provided students with a rare and valuable behind-the-scenes look at the UK Parliament and CNN International’s London bureau. Read More

Sky Sports News Editor inspires Journalism Students at University of Brighton

Our Journalism and Sports Journalism students recently had the incredible opportunity to meet and learn from Elliot Cook, an editor at Sky Sports News. Elliot shared his expert insight on how to take the next steps towards a successful career in journalism, offering practical tips on employability, CV writing, and what media employers are really looking for. Read More

Trainee sports reporters gain exclusive insight from President of Sports Journalists Association, Darren Lewis

BA and MA Sports Journalism courses were given a unique opportunity to learn from two leading figures in sports media during an exclusive guest speaker event.

Organised by Channel 4 sports news correspondent and visiting lecturer Jordan Jarrett-Bryan, the session featured Darren Lewis, Assistant Editor at the Daily Mirror and President of the Sports Journalists’ Association. Read More

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Brighton names emerging artist Toby Rainbird as 2025 Freelands Studio Fellow

Artist Toby Rainbird has been awarded the prestigious Freelands Studio Fellowship with a 12-month residency at the University of Brighton.

Funded by the Freelands Foundation, the scheme is designed to support emerging artists in developing their practice within a university setting. It was launched in 2021 as a painting fellowship and expanded in 2023 to cover wider studio practice.   Read More

Brighton jumps into top 30 in new university sustainability league table

The University of Brighton has climbed an impressive 16 places to secure a spot in the top 30 of the latest People & Planet University League, a prestigious ranking of 165 UK universities based on their environmental and ethical performance.

Brighton’s achievement also places it as the fourth most sustainable university in the South East, showcasing its leadership in sustainability within the region. Read More

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Brighton named one of Time Out’s 50 best cities in the world for 2025

Brighton ranks 34th on Time Out’s 2025 list of the world’s 50 best cities, making it the third-highest ranked city in the UK.

The definitive annual list is published every year, based on feedback from tens of thousands of city-dwellers across the globe. This year, over 18,000 participants shared their thoughts on key aspects of city life such as food, nightlife, culture, affordability, happiness, and overall atmosphere.

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10 Reasons to Study a Fine Art Degree at Brighton 

At Brighton, we pride ourselves on offering Fine Art courses that encourage our students to experiment, think critically, collaborate with their peers and take creative risks. With access to specialist studios, our wonderful team of expert tutors and a vibrant art scene, studying at Brighton is the perfect place to bring your artistic visions to life.  

Read on to discover 10 of our top reasons to choose Brighton for your Fine Arts degree…  Read More

Check if you’re eligible for £1,250 and a lower grade offer

At the University of Brighton, we’re here to support you in making the best start to your university journey. With our new postcode checker, you can quickly see if you’re eligible for our Brighton Boost financial support package, designed to help you with the cost of living and make everyday things just that little bit easier.   Read More

Looking back on our 2024: A year of innovation, creativity and impact

As we wrap up 2024, we want to take a moment to reflect on the past year’s achievements, milestones and stories that have shaped the year here at the University of Brighton.  

There’s so much to celebrate – we’ve seen groundbreaking research, community impact and inspiring student success across every area of the university.   Read More

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Photography graduate Georgs Avetisjans’ book celebrated in two awards

Motherland. Far Beyond the Polar Circle by 2016 Photography BA(Hons) grad Georgs Avetisjans has been shortlisted for the prestigious 2024 Arles Prix du Livre Award in the highly competitive Photo-Text category and named among the 50 and the top 10 books for the Athens Photo Festival Pick:24 Book Award!

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Graduates 2024: Ümair Zia: MA Sequential Design / Illustration

“I will always enjoy the privilege of having learned from the company of my faculty. They would solve any issue right away. The whole University was very friendly. In just one year, I started feeling like a part of a tremendously creative family. I feel very proud to be an alumnus of University of Brighton and of MA Sequential Design/ Illustration.”

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Graduates 2024: Greta Carroll: Digital Music and Sound Arts

“I have loved my tutors and the technicians and how inspiring they are. I have learnt so much and now I know the ins and outs of both the history of sound; I’ve enjoyed learning to record the sound of electricity and having a deep knowledge of artists and what they do. I’m dyslexic and had very low confidence in myself all my life. I feel the course has really freed me up and I feel I can hold my own now in a conversation in sound and electronic music.”

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