News and events from the Alumni Association
Spring is here and we are looking forward to Brighton’s major arts events, the Brighton Festival and Brighton Fringe 2012, which offer discounts to our university community. If you’re planning a visit, perhaps you might also want to book affordable accommodation at our halls? Do take advantage of the benefits and services pages to make the most of your stay.
Fortunately the good weather was with our cyclists when they undertook the sponsored bike ride for the Southern African Scholarship on Sunday 11 March. With over £4,000 raised already, we can still take donations until 5 April.
Most of us like a trip down memory lane which is one reason why we want to thank everyone who has submitted memories and pictures for our Bygone Brighton oral history project. But we still want to hear from more of you! This month’s topic is ‘your favourite haunts’. What building or place was particularly resonant for you? Perhaps it was a uni building or maybe a bar you used to meet at. Do share your memories with us – memories@brighton.ac.uk.
Julien MacDonald returns to his fashion roots
Internationally acclaimed fashion designer and Brighton alumnus, Julien MacDonald OBE, returned to his roots to talk to University of Brighton fashion students about his illustrious international career.
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Eggs-ellent effort for charity
Meet Egg Hog, the creation of Brighton illustration alumna, Vicky Scott. Vicky was approached by the Elephant Family charity, to design a special egg for the London-based charity event, The Big Egg Hunt. Read more…
Peter James congratulates outstanding literature students
Local award-winning author and university ambassador, Peter James, welcomed two of the university’s outstanding literature students who were recipients of the Peter James Scholarships into his home.
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Student support wins top award
For the third year running, the university’s Student Services department has achieved the Matrix Standard for its delivery of advice and guidance.
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Internships for recent alumni
Our internship programme offers unemployed or underemployed recent graduates a short-term paid internship with a local company. We have placed over 40 graduates since 2010.
View current vacancies here.
Legacies: what difference can you make?
Have you ever considered leaving a legacy to the university? Many people do this so they can make a donation at a level that simply isn’t possible during their lifetime. What do you think? Please tell us what you think by taking ours survey.
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