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2019 news

Please find listings of our 2019 new stories below:

Dental X-rays may increase the risk of thyroid cancer and meningioma

Dental x-ray photo by Umanoide on Unsplash

Research led by Professor Anjum Memon at BSMS, shows repeated exposures to dental X-rays may be linked to an increased risk of thyroid cancer and meningioma.

28 October 2019

National youth award for teenage researcher

Mirika (right) and Ellie with her award

A British Citizen Youth Award has been awarded to a 15-year-old Brighton researcher for her work helping provide resilience to vulnerable young people.

24 October 2019

Lewes lesson for sport journalism students

Daniella Challis interviews Lewes director Charlie Dobres

Three University of Brighton sport journalism students were invited to cover a Lewes FC Women’s match as part of an initiative to combat inequality in football.

23 October 2019

Delayed cord clamping improves baby’s health

New born baby, photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash

Delaying cord clamping may reduce the risk of death before discharge for babies born preterm, according to research at Brighton and Sussex Medical School.

22 October 2019

Contract signed for new academic building

Vice-Chancellor Professor Debra Humphris signing the contract with Gerry Hughes of Gilbert-Ash

The contract to build the University of Brighton’s new academic building at its Moulsecoomb campus has been signed.

21 October 2019

Teacher apprentices achieve ‘outstanding’ results.

Charlotte Gill

The University of Brighton’s first teacher apprentices have both achieved ‘Outstanding’ in their final assessment, the highest grade possible.

18 October 2019

A Brighton peace programme could tackle football racism

Hand holding a football, photo by Erik Mclean on Unsplash

The peace-through-football initiative should be adopted by football’s governing bodies to tackle the racism seen in the Bulgaria-England UEFA EURO qualifier.

17 October 2019

University offering £20K grants to boost business

Professor Karen Cham

A University of Brighton project aimed at boosting business growth has launched a new awards scheme with grants of up to £20,000.

16 October 2019

£6,000 bursary for Brighton student

Vivian Wall

A University of Brighton student has won a bursary from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).

15 October 2019

University summer school will remake Brighton’s building sites

WASTE HOUSE

Discarded materials from construction sites will be getting new uses as students, architects, engineers and designers converge on Brighton & Hove next summer.

15 October 2019

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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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