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2021 news

Please find listings of our 2021 new stories below:

Brighton academic spotlights water pollution reporting failings

sewage-outflow

Pioneering research by Dr Sarah Purnell on flaws in water and sewerage company pollution reporting has been published in a leading global journal.

7 October 2021

Ground-breaking book on black cyclists in running for major book award

Maurice Burton

Brighton academic Dr Marlon Moncrieffe's book on the overlooked history of black cycling champions has been longlisted for William Hill Sports Book of the Year.

6 October 2021

Brighton academic in BBC discussion of Afghan migrant experience

Nichola Khan (preferred) 2 approved Nov 2019

University of Brighton's Dr Nichola Khan will feature on Radio 4's Thinking Allowed on 6 October, discussing the experience of Afghan migrants in England.

4 October 2021

Brighton graduate bags two awards for work on Wild West women's fashion

Olivia Terry has won two major awards for essays based on her recent graduate dissertation on the Fashion and Dress History degree at the university.

1 October 2021

New University of Brighton halls bring Manhattan to Moulsecoomb

Bedroom view from new Mithras Halls - University of Brighton

A soaring quintet of new halls of residence bring designer high-rise style to the Brighton skyline, while providing homes for over 800 students.

1 October 2021

Medical school lecturer awarded prestigious education fellowship

Dr Duncan Shrewsbury

Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) lecturer Dr Duncan Shrewsbury has been made a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (PFHEA).

29 September 2021

Brighton graduate scoops major sustainable design award in Milan

Tom Meads - on right - with Gomi speakers

University of Brighton graduate Tom Meades has continued his post-graduation success story by winning a prestigious £10,000 award at Milan Design Week.

28 September 2021

Veteran graduate finds new career as children's book author in Asia

The Secret Mission of the Malaysian Squirrel by Roger Cowdrey

74-year-old University of Brighton graduate Roger Cowdrey has had the first in a series of children's books snapped up by a publisher in Asia.

27 September 2021

Brighton academic sheds light on Historic England lockdown photo project

Picturing Lockdown - credit to Historic England Archive - photographer Shireen Bahmanizad

University of Brighton's Bella Pollen has teamed up with Historic England to explore pictures taken by the public during the first 2020 lockdown.

24 September 2021

Brighton graduate trio bring inspiring eco design to London exhibition

Lawrence Parent - Living Blocks

Three recent University of Brighton graduates will be exhibiting at a pioneering London exhibition showcasing work driven by principles of sustainability.

23 September 2021

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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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