Belong at Brighton events

Our Belong at Brighton events are for offer holders and new students starting university in 2025.

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.

Two students having a coffee in the Students' Union Bar

Online events

Belong at Brighton - Finding a job whilst you study and working towards your future

24 June 2025
Tuesday
1–2pm
Online

Are you an undergraduate offer holder? Join our Careers team for this live event to learn what we offer to boost your work experience and earn money during your studies. You'll learn about how to find volunteering opportunities, part-time work both on and off-campus locally as well as setting yourself up as a freelancer for all your side hustles. We look forward to seeing you there!

Sign up for the job hunting event

Belong at Brighton - Accommodation Q+A

24 June 2025
Tuesday
3–4pm
Online

Whether you have questions about our halls of residence, the application process, what to bring, or need advice on renting in the private sector—our accommodation team will be online to help. You’ll also have the chance to chat live with current students and hear about their experiences finding a place to live. We look forward to seeing you there!

Sign up for the Accommodation Q+A

Belong at Brighton – Our Student Union and Sport Brighton

26 June 2025
Thursday
3–4pm
Online

Are you an undergraduate offer holder starting with us this September? Join us for this live event from Brighton Students' Union and Sport Brighton. You’ll hear from staff and current students about all the clubs, societies, social events and sports facilities offered to you as an enrolled student. You’ll also have the opportunity to chat to our current students about their experiences. We look forward to seeing you there!

Sign up for the Student Union and Sport Brighton live event

International students: Applying for a Student visa from outside the UK

15 July 2025
Tuesday
12–1pm
Online

This online event 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, request a CAS and make your visa application. Our team will explain the ways to meet the finance requirement, the other documents you will need to submit, and the application process itself. (Please note this is a talk for international students starting at the University of Brighton in the academic year 2025-2026 only.)

Sign up for the applying for a visa from outside of the UK event on 15 July

Welcome to the School of Education, Sport and Health

15 July 2025
Tuesday
2–3pm
Online

If you're an undergraduate offer holder joining us this September, we invite you to attend our online welcome event for the School of Education, Sport and Health. You'll be introduced to academic staff, learn more about what to expect when starting your course, and have the chance to ask questions — including what it's like to study at Brighton, directly from our current students. We look forward to welcoming you!

Sign up for the School of Education, Sport and Health welcome

Welcome to the School of Business and Law

15 July 2025
Tuesday
4–5pm
Online

If you're an undergraduate offer holder joining us this September, we invite you to attend our online welcome event for the School of Business and Law. You'll be introduced to academic staff, learn more about what to expect when starting your course, and have the chance to ask questions — including what it's like to study at Brighton, directly from our current students. We look forward to welcoming you!

Sign up for the School of Business and Law welcome

International students: Applying for a Student visa from within the UK

17 July 2025
Thursday
12–1pm
Online

This online event will outline the requirements for making a Student visa application from within the UK, including deadlines to provide all documents to meet the conditions of your offer, request a CAS and make your visa application. Our team will explain the ways to meet the finance requirement, the other documents you will need to submit, and the application process itself. (Please note this is a talk for international students starting at the University of Brighton in the academic year 2025-2026 only.)

Sign up for the applying for a Student visa from within the UK event on 17 July

Welcome to the School of Humanities and Social Science

17 July 2025
Thursday
2–3pm
Online

If you're an undergraduate offer holder joining us this September, we invite you to attend our online welcome event for the School of Humanities and Social Science. You'll be introduced to academic staff, learn more about what to expect when starting your course, and have the chance to ask questions — including what it's like to study at Brighton, directly from our current students. We look forward to welcoming you!

Sign up for the School of Humanities and Social Sciences welcome

Welcome to the School of Applied Sciences

17 July 2025
Thursday
4–5pm
Online

If you're an undergraduate offer holder joining us this September, we invite you to attend our online welcome event for the School of Applied Sciences. You'll be introduced to academic staff, learn more about what to expect when starting your course, and have the chance to ask questions — including what it's like to study at Brighton, directly from our current students. We look forward to welcoming you!

Sign up for the School of Applied Sciences welcome

Welcome to the School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering

22 July 2025
Tuesday
2–3pm
Online

If you're an undergraduate offer holder joining us this September, we invite you to attend our online welcome event for the School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering. You'll be introduced to academic staff, learn more about what to expect when starting your course, and have the chance to ask questions — including what it's like to study at Brighton, directly from our current students. We look forward to welcoming you!

Sign up for the School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering Welcome

Welcome to the School of Art and Media

22 July 2025
Tuesday
4–5pm
Online

If you're an undergraduate offer holder joining us this September, we invite you to attend our online welcome event for the School of Art and Media. You'll be introduced to academic staff, learn more about what to expect when starting your course, and have the chance to ask questions — including what it's like to study at Brighton, directly from our current students. We look forward to welcoming you!

Sign up for the School of Art and Media welcome

International students: Budgeting and how to manage your money in the UK

31 July 2025
Thursday
12–1pm
Online

This online session will provide guidance on how to budget for life in the UK, and cover essential information such as how to open a UK bank account. Our team will explain how to access student discounts on travel, plus where to shop for the best value groceries and household items. They will also provide some average costs for living in Brighton to help you plan your finances and budget for life in the UK.

Sign up for the budgeting and how to manage your money event on 31 July

International students: How to access healthcare and wellbeing support in the UK

6 August 2025
Wednesday
12–1pm
Online

This online session for international students will explain how the UK healthcare system works, and what wellbeing support is available to our students. Our team will tell you how to access medical care via the National Health Service (NHS) and register with a doctor. They 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 how the University of Brighton can support you.

Sign up for the how to access healthcare and wellbeing support in the UK event on 6 August

International students: Working in the UK with a Student visa

12 August 2025
Tuesday
12–1pm
Online

This online session will outline the employment restrictions for Student visa holders and explain how these work in practice. Our team will explain how the tax and national insurance system works in the UK, how to apply for a national insurance number, and how the Careers team can help you look for part-time work. Please note this talk is for international 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.

Sign up for the working in the UK with a Student visa event on 12 August

International students: Preparing to travel to the UK

19 August 2025
Tuesday
12–1pm
Online

This online session for international students will provide practical information on arranging your travel from the airport to your UK accommodation. The session will also provide guidance on what to pack to prepare you for your first term in the UK. If you have been issued an eVisa (EEA or Swiss nationals), we will explain what you need to do before you travel. If you have been issued an entry clearance permit (non-EEA or Swiss nationals), we will explain how immigration control works when you arrive at a UK airport.

Sign up for the preparing to travel to the UK event on 19 August

International students: Budgeting and how to manage your money in the UK

21 August 2025
Thursday
12–1pm
Online

This online session will provide guidance on how to budget for life in the UK, and cover essential information such as how to open a UK bank account. Our team will explain how to access student discounts on travel, plus where to shop for the best value groceries and household items. They will also provide some average costs for living in Brighton to help you plan your finances and budget for life in the UK.

Sign up for the budgeting and how to manage your money event on 21 August

International students: How to access healthcare and wellbeing support in the UK

26 August 2025
Tuesday
12–1pm
Online

This online session for international students will explain how the UK healthcare system works, and what wellbeing support is available to our students. Our team will tell you how to access medical care via the National Health Service (NHS) and register with a doctor. They 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 how the University of Brighton can support you.

Sign up for the how to access healthcare and wellbeing support in the UK event on 26 August

International students: Working in the UK with a Student visa

4 September 2025
Thursday
12–1pm
Online

This online session will outline the employment restrictions for Student visa holders and explain how these work in practice. Our team will explain how the tax and national insurance system works in the UK, how to apply for a national insurance number, and how the Careers team can help you look for part-time work. Please note this talk is for international 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

Sign up for the working in the UK with a Student visa event on 4 September

International students: Preparing to travel to the UK

9 September 2025
Tuesday
12–1pm
Online

This online session for international students will provide practical information on arranging your travel from the airport to your UK accommodation. The session will also provide guidance on what to pack to prepare you for your first term in the UK. If you have been issued an eVisa (EEA or Swiss nationals), we will explain what you need to do before you travel. If you have been issued an entry clearance permit (non-EEA or Swiss nationals), we will explain how immigration control works when you arrive at a UK airport.

Sign up for the preparing to travel to the UK event on 9 September