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2020 news

Please find listings of our 2020 new stories below:

“It’s a fantastic moment” to bring black British history to schools

Dr Marlon Moncrieffe

The University of Brighton’s Dr Marlon Moncrieffe says now’s the time to increase the amount of black British history taught in primary schools.

20 October 2020

Data fuelling innovation in the creative industries

Music mixer by Saso Tusar on Unsplash

The university is partnering with Complete Music Update to deliver a series of webinars and panels to highlight the role data can play in creative industries.

16 October 2020

Could a reduction of nitrogen oxide emissions cause other problems?

JAQQs-3 Advanced Air Quality research observatory

Research involving the University of Brighton during COVID-19 lockdown claims that while some harmful pollutants declined, others were able to thrive.

16 October 2020

BSMS researcher receives UKRI fellowship

Dr Simon Mitchell

Cancer researcher Dr Simon Mitchell, from BSMS, has joined Dr Oyuna Rybdylova in being awarded a prestigious Future Leaders Fellowship.

15 October 2020

Brighton researcher awarded prestigious Future Leaders Fellowship

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University of Brighton mathematician Dr Oyuna Rybdylova has been awarded a Future Leaders Fellowship and received a ‘life-changing’ grant of £1.1m.

15 October 2020

Time for action on vitamin D

An elderly couple walking by Micheile Henderson on Unsplash

A study by the university and BSMS has found that more needs to be done to prevent vitamin D deficiency in care home residents.

13 October 2020

“He wasn’t full of himself or boastful at all” – remembering Justin Fashanu

Justin Fashanu close up credit Kevin Weaver

For Black History Month local historian Alf Le Flohic has been speaking to alumni and the wider community to remember the late footballer, Justin Fashanu.

12 October 2020

Innovative training programme allows Brighton students to join COVID-19 testing workforce

Simonne Weeks

A biomedical science training programme developed at the university has been praised by a professional body for its ability to withstand coronavirus pressures.

9 October 2020

University of Brighton launches virtual reality platform

airTime by Judith Ricketts

The university's Creative Futures project has launched a virtual reality platform for researchers to exhibit work, put on performances and much more.

7 October 2020

Highlighting COVID-19’s impact on domestic abuse

Shielding event by Anna Dumitriu poster

A project led by Dr Aristea Fotopoulou is bringing to attention the pandemic’s impact on women facing domestic abuse through a sculptural installation.

6 October 2020

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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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