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2016 news

Please find listings of our 2016 new stories below:

Top marks for Hastings academies

Top marks for Hastings academies
Description
Two academies in Hastings saw a dramatic improvement in their GCSE results, announced today.
Date:
25/08/2016

Ban the microbeads

Ban the microbeads
Description
Scientists from the Aquatic Research Centre at the university are backing calls for a ban on 'microbeads'.
Date:
25/08/2016

Heatwave danger

Heatwave danger
Description
As sunbathers enjoy this week's hot weather, scientists at the University of Brighton are researching ways the elderly can avoid heat-related illnesses.
Date:
24/08/2016

Vice-Chancellor in the driving seat

Vice-Chancellor in the driving seat
Description
University Vice-Chancellor Professor Debra Humphris took to the wheel of a prototype racing car designed and built by a group of engineering students.
Date:
22/08/2016

Clearing – an opportunity to gain the ultimate prize

Clearing – an opportunity to gain the ultimate prize
Description
Award-winning biochemist Dr Bhavik Patel's journey to international success as a researcher started when he won a Clearing place at the university.
Date:
17/08/2016

Opening doors

Opening doors
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The University of Brighton has been opening the doors of its research facilities to sixth-form students from across Sussex this summer.
Date:
16/08/2016

Students can join the Olympic gold rush

Students can join the Olympic gold rush
Description
The Rio Olympic Games have shown how students can take up top careers to help achieve more to medal successes.
Date:
15/08/2016

Taking pride

Taking pride
Description
University of Brighton Vice-Chancellor, Professor Debra Humphris, took part in this year's Pride parade.
Date:
05/08/2016

University attracts further research council funding

University attracts further research council funding
Description
The university was today named as one of the successful partners in a bid for major research funding from the Economic and Social Research Council.
Date:
03/08/2016

Consultation launched on new vision for Higher Education in Hastings

Consultation launched on new vision for Higher Education in Hastings
Description
A public consultation to help shape the proposed new University Centre that could replace the University of Brighton's Hastings Campus was launched today.
Date:
01/08/2016
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Teaching Excellence Framework silver award

TEF Silver awarded for the quality of our teaching and student outcomes

Center for World University Rankings 2025 top 4.3%

We are in the top 4.3% of institutions globally, Center for World University Rankings 2025

Race Equality Charter silver award

Race Equality Charter Silver awarded for our pledge to advance representation, progression and success for minority ethnic staff and students

Stonewall LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer Gold Award 2024

We are ranked 14th in Stonewall's top 100 employers for commitment to equality for LGBTQ+ staff and students

Athena Swan Gender Charter Silver Award

We were awarded Athena Swan Silver for advancement of gender equality, representation, progression and success for all

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We are a Disability Confident employer, committed to ensuring opportunity for progression for all

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Signed to the Disabled Student Commitment, an initiative to improve support for disabled students

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EcoCampus Platinum accredited for our environmental sustainability, compliance and processes

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