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2020 news

Please find listings of our 2020 new stories below:

Vitamin D vital for healthy immune system

Colin Smith

Scientists have dismissed reports that high doses of Vitamin D can protect people from COVID-19 but have emphasised maintaining a healthy level in the body.

22 May 2020

Drug treatment for COVID-19 could come before vaccine

Woman in white laboratory gown

The university's Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice Ravina Barrett believes existing drugs could help tackle coronavirus but warns there’s no ‘magic bullet’.

21 May 2020

Jasmin’s lockdown tips to stay healthy

Jasmin Brown with law books

A Brighton law student has become a social media hit during the lockdown by combing study secrets with exercise tips.

20 May 2020

Help feed our NHS frontline workers

A doctor at London's Royal Hospital receiving our donations of essential grocery packages

A Brighton graduate has launched a fund to provide essential groceries for NHS staff – and she’s asking for donations to keep the project running.

20 May 2020

Letters from Covid

Letters

A University of Brighton student has created a platform for people around the world to share their experiences of the coronavirus pandemic.

19 May 2020

European Commission HR Excellence in Research Award for the University of Brighton

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Announced by the European Commission, the University of Brighton has retained its HR Excellence in Research Award.

18 May 2020

Mental Health Awareness Week 2020

Mental Health Awareness Week 2020 poster

The university has set up a schedule of events and activities to mark this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week via our social media channels between 18-24 May.

18 May 2020

Gender equality awards for further three schools at the University of Brighton

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The Schools of Art, Media and Health Sciences have achieved Bronze awards from Advance HE’s Athena Swan Charter in light of their commitment to gender equality.

18 May 2020

School of Art student competes in major new Netflix gardening show

Jim and Ralph

3D Design and Craft student Jim Kernott and his dad Ralph are one of 10 teams from around the world taking part in The Big Flower Fight.

15 May 2020

Helping businesses recover from the COVID-19 lockdown

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Top experts are coming together to help Sussex businesses recover from the pandemic lockdown.

15 May 2020

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