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Cressida Cowell

Cressida Cowell and Professor Debra Humphris

A tearful Children’s Laureate was awarded an Honorary Doctor Arts by the University of Brighton during graduation ceremonies at the Brighton Centre on Friday.

10 February 2020

Air pollution detectors for cyclists

Emily Brooke MBE with Professor Debra Humphris

A Brighton graduate is developing an air quality device to alert cyclists to polluted areas as they ride.

7 February 2020

Royal honour for Sheila

Sheila Flavell speaking at the 2018 graduation ceremony

Sheila Flavell, University of Brighton graduate and a champion for women in tech, received a CBE in the Queen’s new year honours.

15 January 2020

How Dumbo inspired top fashion designer

Ong Oaj Pairam Photo by Jonjo Borrill

Walt Disney’s elephant Dumbo is the inspiration for the latest collection from one of the UK’s leading fashion designers, Brighton-based Ong Oaj Pairam.

28 November 2019

Jill’s ‘Americano’ appointment

Jill McDonald

A University of Brighton graduate has been appointed CEO of the US-owned coffeehouse chain Costa Coffee.

26 November 2019

Graduate’s ‘Naked Truths’ chosen for national exhibition

Mirandas Naked Truths exhibit pictures

A University of Brighton graduate has been selected to exhibit her work in FBA Futures 2020, the annual survey of contemporary figurative art in UK art schools.

25 November 2019

Painting Oxbridge’s first female professor

Sara presented with flowers by the managing committee of the McDonald Institute

A Brighton graduate has been commissioned to create a portrait of the first female Oxbridge professor.

19 November 2019

United Nations appoints Brighton graduate

Damilola Ogunbiy

A University of Brighton alumna has been appointed United Nations Special Representative for Sustainable Energy for All.

15 November 2019

Prize nomination for alumna’s critique of communication

Image of woman with camera The Discreet Channel with Noise by Clare Strand1

A University of Brighton alumna has made the four-person shortlist for one of the world’s most prestigious photography prizes.

8 November 2019

The rise and rise of a Brighton graduate

Winston Gallagher filming on location at an aviary in Germany. Photo Ann Dalimore

A TV producer and director behind some of the UK’s biggest shows reveals how his “invaluable” time at university helped kick-start his meteoric career journey.

5 November 2019

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Teaching Excellence Framework silver award

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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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