Alumni and friends funds
Most commonly based at school or faculty levels, donations via these funds directly benefit the specific school or faculty and are mostly allocated towards providing more opportunities and assistance to our students. Here are just a few of the projects alumni and friends are supporting.
Southern African Scholarship fund
The Southern African Scholarship Fund aims to help the development of South Africa and its neighbouring countries that were deeply affected by apartheid by funding Southern African Scholars on courses which directly benefit the wider community when they return home. To date, the fund has supported trainee teachers, engineers, doctors and nurses. Your support will help provide a postgraduate scholarship to a student from South Africa, Lesotho, Namibia, Swaziland, Botswana, Zambia, Mozambique, Madagascar or Angola.
The university gives fee waivers on courses and free accommodation for scholars and the fund covers all logistical costs including flights, food, living expenses and a clothing budget for the different climate. Find out more…
A School for Malagiri
The School of Education is raising funds to build and run a school in a remote village in Nepal for children aged three to eight. Although the school has now been completed and was opened in the spring 2011 the university is fundraising to support the ongoing running and maintenance costs. In time the school will become a partner and provide opportunities for students to undertake teaching placements and research projects. Find out more…
Brighton Students' Union
Brighton Students’ Union is run by students for students. It is independent of the university and exists to improve the student experience and to represent the student voice and views to the University. All University of Brighton students are automatically members of the Students’ Union and there are many ways for them to get involved and participate in the activities the union provides. Brighton SU represents supports and develops students. The SU is keen to provide all its 22,000 members regardless of age, gender or ability with opportunities to broaden their experience and enhance their personal development. Brighton SU want to ensure all students leave university not just with great qualifications but develop interests and skills that are physically, mentally and spiritually enriching and can be continued for life. Find out more…
Rebuilding the House that Kevin Built
In 2008, the presenter of Channel 4’s Grand Designs, Kevin McCloud, built an ‘eco-house’ live on TV over the course of six consecutive days which became known as ‘The House That Kevin Built’. This was the UK’s first contemporary low-energy prefabricated house built using entirely ecologically friendly materials. The architect behind the project was Duncan Baker-Brown who is a graduate of the university and a member of staff in the university’s School of Architecture and Design. The university now plans to rebuild the house as an educational and community project on the Faculty of Arts campus at Grand Parade. The university is committed to raising the necessary funds through philanthropic donations and sponsorship. Find out more…
Hastings Aspiration Awards
We are raising funds to increase the number of Hastings Aspirations Awards that we are able to offer for students from the Hastings and Rother area. The awards provide financial and additional study support for students who face additional challenges as well as carrying out their studies. They are designed as part of our widening participation activities in Hastings, to offer support and encouragement to help our students to achieve their goals.
To find out more about our activities and how to make a donation, please get in touch
