International student from Bangladesh, Daniel Khan, studies on the Humanities MRes programme at the University of Brighton. We caught up with Daniel to ask him why he chose to study at Brighton and how he’s found the course. The Humanities MRes is tailored for students interested in conducting research in areas such as politics, philosophy,…
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…
We caught up with Madagascan student, Mevazara Rakotoson Fety, on her experience of studying a postgraduate degree in our School of Business and Law. Mevazara is currently studying for her Masters in Business Administration (MBA). She is hoping to pursue a career within the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector, and talked to us about her…
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…
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…
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…
An international student from Italy, Mario made the most of every available opportunity while studying here at Brighton. He tells us how his Aeronautical Engineering course helped him get where he is today working for European multinational aerospace corporation, Airbus. Mario also shares how university societies and his role as a course representative contributed to…
Darine (left) and Mitchelle (right) were awarded the Forward Bound scholarship in 2022, here they let us know how they are getting on now that they have completed their studies. Since 2015, the University of Brighton has been delighted to offer the Forward Bound scholarship to MSc Health Promotion applicants from low or lower-middle income…
One of our alumni has received a $50,000 grant from the Elton John AIDS Foundation to improve access to HIV care and education in Uganda. Caroline Mukebezi, who graduated with a Master’s degree in Health Promotion from the university’s School of Sports and Health Sciences, has been awarded a grant for her project aimed at improving access to…
A University of Brighton student has won €50,000 to build a music studio and nightclub from decommissioned shipping containers in his native Kenya. Jesse Mugambi, who is studying for a Master’s degree in Sustainable Design at the university’s Moulsecoomb campus, has been confirmed as one of two winners of Jägermeister’s #SaveThe Night competition, which supports…