Events

Queer Sex by Juno Roche Book Launch

Wednesday 25 April 2018, 6.00-9.00pm 
Edward Street Lecture Theatre

Join Juno Roche, former student of the University of Brighton, to launch her latest book, Queer Sex.

The evening will be opened by our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Debra Humphris who will introduce Juno and invite her to talk about her book.  

This event is part of a series of special occasions organised to mark the 25th anniversary of university status of the University of Brighton. 

More information and booking here.

Brains at the Bevy: What is feminism? Who is it for?

Wednesday 25 April 2018, 6pm
The Bevy, BN2 4TF

Speaker: Arianne Shahvisi, BSMS

Not only is gender a source of struggle for women, so too are race and class. This talk introduces the idea of "intersectionality," which simply means that feminists should consider the many different, interlinked ways in which people are affected by the way our society operates. This teaches us that when we campaign for justice in society, we should always ensure that the most vulnerable groups are our first priority.  

This is a free event but please email cupp@brighton.ac.uk to book

Brighton Business School Reunion Event

Saturday 28 April 2018, 2.00-9.00pm
Mithras House and Brighton Museum

Come and celebrate 25 years of university status with the Brighton Business School. 

2.00pm: Welcome with tea and coffee

2.45pm: Keynote and Panel session: Alumni, staff and students

4.00pm: An opportunity to mingle with parallel events: Trading Room demonstration, Aroma Chillax with Zoe Swan (self-massage and guided relaxation), Craft beer tasting (Bison Beer) and Sussex cheese, new Business School plans.

5.30pm: Speed networking: Alumni and current students facilitated by Julie Fowlie

6.00pm: Buses to Brighton Museum

6.30pm: Private Reception at Brighton Museum:  Drinks and nibbles and opportunity to browse the exhibits.

9.00pm: Event closes

£10 per ticket. Book your place here.

Inaugeral Lecture from Professor Colin Smith

Wednesday 2 May 2018, 6.30pm
Sallis Benney Lecture Theatre

A journey of discovery: genes to genomes through antibiotics, sleep, vitamins and personal genomics.

Free event. All are welcome. If you would like to attend, please register online no later than 48 hours prior to the event. More information here.

Brains at the Bevy: The power of cafes as places of creativity

Wednesday 23 May 2018, 6pm
The Bevy, BN2 4TF

Speaker: Paul Levey, University of Brighton 

Where do we find our creative flow?  Are formal meeting rooms past their sell-by date? Is it time to get around the table and ditch PowerPoint once and for all?

This is a free event but please email cupp@brighton.ac.uk to book.

Inaugaral Lecture from Professor Sarah Newbury

Wednesday 30 May 2018, 5.30pm
Chowen Lecture Theatre, Falmer 

A tail of (RNA) degradation: managing the OFF switch.

Free event. All are welcome. If you would like to attend, please register online no later than 48 hours prior to the event. More information here.

Brains at the Bevy: The people's pier: regeneration, community and popular culture heritage

Wednesday 27 June 2018, 6pm
The Bevy, BN2 4TF

Speaker: Olu Jenzen, University of Brighton 

Today only fifty nine of the original hundred or so British seaside piers remain, and many of those are under threat. Despite this downturn piers remain important to the coastal communities and are often at the heart of costal regeneration projects. However, regeneration processes are complex and not always inclusive. This talk presents findings from two case studies exploring the new phenomena of ’the community pier’:  The Hastings Pier and the Clevedon Pier.  

This is a free event but please email cupp@brighton.ac.uk to book.

Brains at the Bevy: How can arts change the world? (Again)

Wednesday 18 July 2018, 6pm
The Bevy, BN2 4TF

Speaker: Helen Johnson, University of Brighton 

For many years, arts-activists and community artists have used  the arts as tools for social and individual change.  They have drawn on poetry, painting, theatre and other art forms for social activism, political commentary, individual expression and therapy. In recent decades, increasing numbers of social scientists have also begun to draw on the arts to help them understand society. This talk will explore how such ‘arts-based research’ can change not only how we represent the world, but also how we think about and act in the world.

This is a free event but please email cupp@brighton.ac.uk to book.

Brains at the Bevy: Urban mammals: what happens in your garden after dark?

Wednesday 5 September 2018, 6pm
The Bevy, BN2 4TF

Speaker: Dawn Scott, University of Brighton 

She is a mammalian biologist with an interest in applied conservation biology. Her principal areas of research are focused on the interactions between humans and wildlife, such as, the consequences of anthropogenic change of the environment on mammalian communities, genetics, biodiversity and their ecology. This information is then integrated into developments of conservation biology theory and practice. She is also passionate about science communication and citizen science based research approaches. 

This is a free event but please email cupp@brighton.ac.uk to book.

Brains at the Bevy: Food allergy: facts and fiction

Wednesday 26 September 2018, 6pm
The Bevy, BN2 4TF

Speaker: Tara Dean, University of Brighton 

What exactly is food allergy? Is it increasing? What foods are we allergic to in UK? Are different people allergic to different food in different countries?  Are some food allergies more series than others? Come and listen to Professor Dean who has been studying food allergy for 30 years.

This is a free event but please email cupp@brighton.ac.uk to book.