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2021 news

Please find listings of our 2021 new stories below:

University of Brighton leads drive to boost BAME student organ donation

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Researchers and students have teamed up for a project to tackle shortages in relation to blood and organ donation in BAME communities across the UK.

22 September 2021

Pioneering Brighton trial uses AI to speed Alzheimer's diagnosis

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Professor Naji Tabet from Brighton & Sussex Medical School is leading a three-month study that may lead to vital early treatment for Alzheimer's disease.

21 September 2021

University of Brighton announces new Pro-Vice-Chancellor to lead Research and Knowledge Exchange

Professor Rusi Jaspal

Professor Rusi Jaspal will join the University of Brighton this autumn as the new Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research and Knowledge Exchange).

20 September 2021

Brighton University to lead British Council project on innovation and youth entrepreneurship in Africa

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University of Brighton will partner with experts from the African continent to foster sustainable tourism entrepreneurship across Sub-Saharan Africa.

20 September 2021

Brighton architecture graduate named on Saatchi Rising Stars artist list

your veggies painting by Preston Paperboy

Leading global online gallery Saatchi Art has named Nathan Preston – aka Preston Paperboy – among its Rising Stars list of global artists to watch under 35.

16 September 2021

Brighton graduate wins top hospitality industry award

Rachael Stevens

Hospitality graduate Rachael Stevens has won a 2021 Acorn Award, an honour given to the 'Top 30 hospitality professionals under 30 years of age'.

15 September 2021

Brighton study to future proof wind farms against extreme natural events

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Dr Alessandro Tombari is starting a project to design next-generation onshore and offshore wind farms to withstand damage from future climate change events.

14 September 2021

Dangerous failings in legal aid and justice systems spotlit in new book

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A book published this week by Dr Jo Wilding reveals major systemic failings hindering justice for immigrants, from the Windrush generation to Afghan refugees.

13 September 2021

British Medical Association grant for Brighton suicide prevention charity

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A suicide awareness programme at Brighton and Sussex Medical School has received £20,000 from the BMA Giving Awards to expand mental health initiatives.

9 September 2021

Brighton graduate duo selected for prestigious London photo exhibition

Saturating And Sinking Deeper by Jess O'Neill

Work by two recent BA Photography graduates - Jess O'Neill and Joel Goldstein - is being shown at the Photo London exhibition opening on 9 September.

8 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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