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2020 news

Please find listings of our 2020 new stories below:

Vice-Chancellor joins UK’s first policy commission focused on the technical community

Professor Debra Humphris against a colourful background

Professor Debra Humphris is among the leading experts from across the higher education and research sector to join the commission.

2 June 2020

Kickstarting tourism in Kenya after COVID-19

Gona-and-Novelli

The university has joined forces with the Sustainable Travel and Tourism Agenda Kenya to support small and medium sized businesses hit by the pandemic.

1 June 2020

University of Brighton student’s clearing solution gets further boost

Subu-Ghimire-2000

Shuvechchha Ghimire has beaten competition to be chosen as the university’s representative in the Santander Universities Emerging Entrepreneurs programme.

29 May 2020

COVID-19 – a tragedy but there are reasons to be proud

Dr Sarah Pitt

A Brighton virologist has been “heartbroken” by the COVID-19 tragedy but maintains the pandemic has produced moments to be proud of.

28 May 2020

University of Brighton’s commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion shortlisted for award

University of Brighton pride

The university’s HR team is up for a Universities Human Resources award having placed in the Stonewall Top 100 Employers for our commitment to LGBT+ equality.

27 May 2020

Hopping onto the world’s stage – meet the new species of frog no bigger than a 5p coin

The 5p frog

A Brighton scientist has co-discovered a new, tiny species of frog – just 1cm in length – and it is already being classed as critically endangered.

27 May 2020

University wins 5G research grant

Flipphone with 5G capability

The University of Brighton has been awarded more than £37,000 to explore the potential that 5G holds for the games and performing arts sectors.

27 May 2020

Patient notes could offer solution to the ‘missing’ coronavirus diagnoses

Doctor writing notes by Scott Graham on Unsplash

GP notes currently unavailable to medical researchers could provide clues to help manage major health crises – like COVID-19.

26 May 2020

Low income families footing the bill for renewable energy

Dr Lawrence Haar

The financial burden of investing in renewable energy is falling on those less well off, according to University of Brighton Senior Lecturer Dr Lawrence Haar.

26 May 2020

How blood-thinners could save some COVID-19 patients

Patient with blood test device on finger

A study by Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) has supported the use of blood thinners to treat some COVID-19 patients.

26 May 2020

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