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2020 news

Please find listings of our 2020 new stories below:

Experience the future of fashion at Graduate Fashion Foundation’s Class of 2020 showcase

Design by Fia Jacobs

University of Brighton fashion graduates are putting their collections on display in London, which coincides with London Fashion Week.

18 September 2020

One dose of a COVID-19 vaccine may not solve the problem

Dr Sarah Pitt

University virologist Dr Sarah Pitt believes more than one dose of a potential COVID-19 vaccine, or boosters, are likely to be needed to wipe out coronavirus.

16 September 2020

Thoughts on storks

Dr Rachel White

The University of Brighton is leading a study to gauge the public’s views of the recent and ongoing reintroduction of the white stork in England.

14 September 2020

A boost for Brighton graduate start-ups

Student with Santander grant award

During an uncertain time, university graduates are being given a chance to apply for grants to support their business, thanks to Santander Universities.

10 September 2020

“Lets get ahead of the game” – the paper pushing for an effective COVID-19 vaccine strategy

Professor Jeff French

Professor and social marketing expert Jeff French has contributed to a paper advising governments on how to encourage vaccine uptake, should one emerge.

9 September 2020

First trial of personalised care for children with asthma suggests benefits

Inhaler

Selecting treatments according to genetic differences could help children with asthma, according to research by Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS).

8 September 2020

Brighton graduate completes British athletics double

George Mills winning credit British Athletics via Getty Images

Graduate George Mills claimed the 1500m title at the British Athletics Championships in Manchester this weekend adding to his indoor success earlier this year.

7 September 2020

Brighton joins team to remove harmful hormone changing pollutants from the environment

Mussels

The university will be part of a project which aims to rid the environment of hormone changing pollutants which can lead to extreme health conditions in humans.

7 September 2020

“I cannot wait to get in the studio” - Painting graduate wins Brighton art space

Hattie Malcolmson

Hattie Malcolmson is 2020’s recipient of a year-long Phoenix Brighton studio space – part of an annual partnership between the university and Cass Art.

4 September 2020

Brighton alumna selected for 2020’s Portrait of Britain

Juliet klottrup Photo by Nathan Grace 2020

University of Brighton Illustration graduate Juliet Klottrup’s image of a shepherd in North Yorkshire will be displayed on screens across the UK this month.

2 September 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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