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Our Online Community

Here at the University of Brighton, we want you to make meaningful connections with other new students before you arrive on campus. That's why we have launched the Brighton online community – a safe space for you to find others with similar interests, passions and hobbies, also planning to start with us this autumn.

Join the community

The community is hosted and powered on a Discord server. The link will be sent to all offer holders by us, so keep an eye on your inbox for a joining link. Make sure that you use the official link sent to you to make sure you are in the official community. You’ll need your 8-digit student number to register.

Remember to also check your junk or spam folders.

We are rolling out the server in stages so If you haven’t received the link by the end of June, then contact us and we can get you set up.

You can download the Discord app from the Apple Store or Google Play.

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How our online Community works

We have a range of public channels and threads that you can join to meet people by subject area, interests, and hobbies. Can’t find what you’re looking for? You can set up your threads for others to join.

You can also send direct messages to each other. The university cannot see these conversations but can support you if something is reported. We recommend keeping conversations within the Discord threads.

If you do choose to create group chats and share social handles on external platforms, please make sure you observe the relevant guidelines on those platforms.

Community rules

Be kind – no hate or bullying

We welcome open conversations and different viewpoints, but kindness must always come first. Treat others with the respect you would expect for yourself. Bullying, personal attacks, or any hateful or offensive comments—especially around race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or identity—are not allowed and will result in removal from the platform.

Privacy and respect

Online communities are a place where everyone must feel safe. Be thoughtful about what you say and how it might affect others. We don’t monitor private messages, so mutual respect is essential. Avoid spam, off-topic posts, or unwanted promotions—they disrupt the space for everyone.

Other social media platforms

While it's great to connect within Discord and beyond, protect your privacy. Don’t share personal details like your full name, phone number, usernames, or location with people you don’t know. The University of Brighton can moderate activity within this Discord server, but we can’t help if issues happen on other servers or platforms.

Look after yourself and others

If something makes you uncomfortable, use the report feature. We’ll review the situation and remove harmful content or users if needed. You can also block users directly to prevent unwanted contact. We aim to create a community where everyone feels supported, in line with the university’s #NeverOk pledge.

Sharing information about yourself

You can choose to add a photo and some personal info to your profile—but there’s no pressure. You’ll have full access to our Discord channels and threads whether you share or not. Only post messages or details you’re happy for others in the community to see.

Stick to the rules

By joining and using this platform, you agree to follow these community guidelines. Repeated or serious violations may result in your access being removed to keep the space safe for everyone.

Moderation

Our student ambassadors check channels and threads at least once every 24 hours. They may remove anything that’s inappropriate or offensive. If you see something concerning, please report it. For urgent or serious issues, we encourage you to seek support from these external services.

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