Belong at Brighton events

Our Belong at Brighton events are for offer holders and new students starting university in 2026.

More events will be added here throughout the summer so do check back regularly - we'll also send you email invites.

These events are a great way to meet us either in person or online, get to know more about your subject and student life at Brighton, ask any questions you have about studying here, and connect with other students.

Read our checklist for starting at uni

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Join our online community

Our new online community is exclusively for offer holders and new students starting with us this autumn. You'll be able to safely connect with potential flatmates and coursemates before you arrive, and find others with similar interests.

Discover our online Community

Online events

Welcome to Brighton: Art, fashion, illustration and design courses

30 June 2026
Tuesday
1–2pm
Online

If you’re joining us this September as an undergraduate, and currently holding an offer, we’d love you to attend our online welcome event for our art and design courses. Meet academic staff, get a general overview of what to expect at Brighton, and hear from current students about their experience. You’ll also have the chance to ask any questions. We look forward to welcoming you! (this event is if you are an offer holder for art, fashion, 3D, illustration or graphic design courses)

Welcome to Brighton: Film and media courses

30 June 2026
Tuesday
4–5pm
Online

If you’re joining us this September, or currently holding an offer, we’d love you to attend our online welcome event for our film and media courses. Meet academic staff, get a general overview of what to expect at Brighton, and hear from current students about their experience. You’ll also have the chance to ask any questions. We look forward to welcoming you! (this event is if you are an offer holder for film, media, animation and photography courses)

Welcome to Brighton: Primary teaching courses

1 July 2026
Wednesday
4–5pm
Online

If you’re joining us this September as an undergraduate, or currently holding an offer, we’d love you to attend our online welcome event for our primary teaching courses. Meet academic staff, get a general overview of what to expect at Brighton, and hear from current students about their experience. You’ll also have the chance to ask any questions. We look forward to welcoming you! (this event is if you are on offer holder for our QTS primary 3-7 and 5-11 teaching courses)

Student Voices Live: Studying Business + Law at Brighton

2 July 2026
Thursday
2–2.30pm
Online

Starting your undergraduate course this September? Join Student Voices Live and hear directly from current students studying business and law courses. These informal 30-minute online Q+A sessions are designed for new students and are your chance to ask questions about your course, timetables, modules, student life, societies, career opportunities, and what to expect in your first few weeks at university. Gain first-hand insights, hear honest advice, and get answers from students who have already been in your shoes! Bring your questions and start your university journey with confidence.

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Student Voices Live: Studying engineering + architecture at Brighton

2 July 2026
Thursday
3–3.30pm
Online

Starting your undergraduate course this September? Join Student Voices Live and hear directly from current students studying architecture and engineering courses. These informal 30-minute online Q+A sessions are designed for new students and are your chance to ask questions about your course, timetables, modules, student life, societies, career opportunities, and what to expect in your first few weeks at university. Gain first-hand insights, hear honest advice, and get answers from students who have already been in your shoes! Bring your questions and start your university journey with confidence.

Student Voices Live: Studying geography, ecology + environment at Brighton

2 July 2026
Thursday
4–4.30pm
Online

Starting your undergraduate course this September? Join Student Voices Live and hear directly from current students studying geography, ecology and environment courses. These informal 30-minute online Q+A sessions are designed for new students and are your chance to ask questions about your course, timetables, modules, student life, societies, career opportunities, and what to expect in your first few weeks at university. Gain first-hand insights, hear honest advice, and get answers from students who have already been in your shoes! Bring your questions and start your university journey with confidence.

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Student Voices Live: Studying pharmacy, biology + biomed at Brighton

7 July 2026
Tuesday
2–2.30pm
Online

Starting your undergraduate course this September? Join Student Voices Live and hear directly from current students studying pharmacy, biology and biomed courses. These informal 30-minute online Q+A sessions are designed for new students and are your chance to ask questions about your course, timetables, modules, student life, societies, career opportunities, and what to expect in your first few weeks at university. Gain first-hand insights, hear honest advice, and get answers from students who have already been in your shoes! Bring your questions and start your university journey with confidence.

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Student Voices Live: Studying health at Brighton

7 July 2026
Tuesday
3–3.30pm
Online

Starting your undergraduate course this September? Join Student Voices Live and hear directly from current students studying health and allied health professions courses. These informal 30-minute online Q+A sessions are designed for new students and are your chance to ask questions about your course, timetables, modules, student life, societies, career opportunities, and what to expect in your first few weeks at university. Gain first-hand insights, hear honest advice, and get answers from students who have already been in your shoes! Bring your questions and start your university journey with confidence.

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Student Voices Live: Studying sport and PE with QTS at Brighton

7 July 2026
Tuesday
4–4.30pm
Online

Starting your undergraduate course this September? Join Student Voices Live and hear directly from current students studying sport and PE with QTS courses. These informal 30-minute online Q+A sessions are designed for new students and are your chance to ask questions about your course, timetables, modules, student life, societies, career opportunities, and what to expect in your first few weeks at university. Gain first-hand insights, hear honest advice, and get answers from students who have already been in your shoes! Bring your questions and start your university journey with confidence.

Student Voices Live: Studying social sciences at Brighton

9 July 2026
Thursday
3–3.30pm
Online

Starting your undergraduate course this September? Join Student Voices Live and hear directly from current students studying social science courses. These informal 30-minute online Q+A sessions are designed for new students and are your chance to ask questions about your course, timetables, modules, student life, societies, career opportunities, and what to expect in your first few weeks at university. Gain first-hand insights, hear honest advice, and get answers from students who have already been in your shoes! Bring your questions and start your university journey with confidence.

Student Voices Live: Studying English + humanities at Brighton

9 July 2026
Thursday
4–4.30pm
Online

Starting your undergraduate course this September? Join Student Voices Live and hear directly from current students studying English, politics and humanities courses. These informal 30-minute online Q+A sessions are designed for new students and are your chance to ask questions about your course, timetables, modules, student life, societies, career opportunities, and what to expect in your first few weeks at university. Gain first-hand insights, hear honest advice, and get answers from students who have already been in your shoes! Bring your questions and start your university journey with confidence.

Art and media students working with lecturers

Student Voices Live: Studying art + media at Brighton

13 July 2026
Monday
4–4.30pm
Online

Starting your undergraduate course this September? Join Student Voices Live and hear directly from current students studying art and media courses. These informal 30-minute online Q+A sessions are designed for new students and are your chance to ask questions about your course, timetables, modules, student life, societies, career opportunities, and what to expect in your first few weeks at university. Gain first-hand insights, hear honest advice, and get answers from students who have already been in your shoes! Bring your questions and start your university journey with confidence.

International students talking to an advisor

International pre-arrival: Making a Student visa application from outside the UK

14 July 2026
Tuesday
1–2pm
Online

In this session our International Student Advisers will outline the requirements for making a Student visa application from outside the UK, including deadlines to provide all documents to meet the conditions of your offer, to request a CAS using Enroly CAS Shield, and to make your visa application. We will explain the ways to meet the finance requirement, the other documents you will need to submit, and the application process itself.

International pre-arrival: Making a Student visa application from within the UK

17 July 2026
Friday
1–2pm
Online

In this session our International Student Advisers will outline the requirements for making a Student visa application from inside the UK, including deadlines to provide all documents to meet the conditions of your offer, to request a CAS using Enroly CAS Shield, and to make your visa application. We will explain the ways to meet the finance requirement, the other documents you will need to submit, and the application process itself.

International pre-arrival: Budgeting for international students - managing your money in the UK

4 August 2026
Tuesday
1–2pm
Online

In this talk our money saving experts will cover how to access student discounts on bus and train travel, where to shop for the best value groceries and household items, and how to budget for life in the UK. We will provide some average costs for living in Brighton and give you some top tips to help you plan your finances. We will also explain how to open a UK bank account

International pre-arrival: Arrival information for visiting exchange students

5 August 2026
Wednesday
11am–1pm
Online

In this session we will cover the key information you need as an exchange student to prepare for your semester with the University of Brighton, including travel, shopping, healthcare, and preparing to travel to the UK.

International pre-arrival: Working in the UK with a Student visa

11 August 2026
Tuesday
1–2pm
Online

In this talk we will outline the work permissions and restrictions for student visa holders and explain how these work in practice. We will also explain how the tax and national insurance system in the UK works, how to apply for a national insurance number, and the ways in which the university's Careers team can help you to look for part time work. Please note: this talk is for students who will be studying at the University of Brighton with a Student route visa. If you hold or will hold a different kind of immigration permission this talk will not be relevant to you.

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Welcome to Brighton: Getting ready for university

13 August 2026
Thursday
3–4pm
Online

With university just around the corner, join us online to get excited about starting your Brighton journey and find out what to expect in your first few weeks. Meet teams from Student Services, Disability and Dyslexia Support, the Skills Hub, Sport Brighton, and the Students’ Union, and discover where to go for advice, opportunities, and support throughout your studies. You'll also have the chance to hear from current students and ask your questions in a live Q+A. Start your first month feeling informed, prepared, and confident. See you there!

Welcome to Brighton: Getting ready for university

14 August 2026
Friday
3–4pm
Online

Welcome to Brighton: Getting ready for university

17 August 2026
Monday
3–4pm
Online

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International pre-arrival: Accessing healthcare and looking after your wellbeing in the UK

18 August 2026
Tuesday
1–2pm
Online

In this session we will explain how the UK National Health Service (NHS) works, and how to access medical care. We will also talk about the concept of culture shock, the importance of looking after your wellbeing as you adjust to life in the UK, and the ways in which the University of Brighton can support this.

International pre-arrival: Preparing to travel to the UK

20 August 2026
Thursday
1–2pm
Online

In this talk we will provide practical information your journey to the UK including generating a share code for travel, how immigration control works when you arrive at a UK airport and how to arrange onward travel from the airport to your accommodation. We will also cover what to pack to prepare you for your first term in the UK.