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Keep up to date with the latest news from the university.

A new festival exploring grief, love and loss arrives in Hastings this May

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Good Grief Hastings will explore how creativity, conversation and community can help people support one another through grief and loss.

27 March 2026

University of Brighton and Family Law Partners shortlisted for national award recognising social mobility in law

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The University of Brighton and Family Law Partners have been shortlisted for Best Social Mobility Initiative at the People in Law Awards 2026.

27 March 2026

On campus NHS clinic expands podiatry training and care at University of Brighton

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University of Brighton has teamed up with Sussex Community NHS Foundation on a new modern podiatry clinic to boost training and meet region's footcare demand.

26 March 2026

Brighton graduate opens boxing club supporting local community and youth engagement

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Co-founded by Lisa Houston, South Downs Amateur Boxing Club provides inclusive boxing for all abilities, building community strength and youth opportunity.

26 March 2026

World Water Day: From hidden pollution to sea swimming – University of Brighton research on water quality, wellbeing, and access

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University of Brighton researchers tackle how water shapes ecosystems, community health, and human wellbeing as we mark World Water Day.

18 March 2026

Brighton alumna inspires national push to tackle harmful AI gender bias

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A University of Brighton alumna is at the heart of a new national STEM initiative examining how Artificial Intelligence can be built more safely for everyone.

13 March 2026

University of Brighton students and staff stage fundraising concert for cancer care in Sussex

Fundraising concert 2026 for Sussex Cancer Fund poster

Students and staff are once again coming together to host their Annual Fundraising Concert in aid of the Sussex Cancer Fund.

11 March 2026

From digital heritage to inclusion in medicine: book now for free university public lecture series

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The University of Brighton’s public lecture series continues with informative talks on fascinating research from leading academics.

10 March 2026

University of Brighton ranked number one in Europe by international students

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The University of Brighton has been ranked the number one university in Europe by international students in the EduOpinions 2026 International Student Ranking.

9 March 2026

University of Brighton to host UK AIDS Memorial Quilt in powerful tribute to lives lost

AIDS Quilt

An exhibition bringing stories of those lost to HIV/AIDS into public view will honour them while confronting the stigma surrounding the disease till this day.

9 March 2026

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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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