Brains at the Bevy

Fascinating research talks in the friendliest community pub. 

Everyone is welcome to our Brains at the Bevy talks, a community partnership that brings topics of local interest direct to the people of Brighton The award-winning programme regularly brings University of Brighton academics together with experts from the community to hear and discuss the latest knowledge.

The talks take place at The Bevendean Community Pub in Moulsecoomb near the university campus. They start at 6pm on the first Wednesday of the month, last up to an hour and a half, and include lots of time for questions and discussion. Guests are welcome to stay on afterwards to enjoy food and drink available at the Bevy.

Booking

Free, all are welcome but booking is essential. Book your place.

If you book but cannot attend please notify us so we can make all places available.

Any questions please contact us at cupp@brighton.ac.uk.

The Bevy is at 50 Hillside, Brighton BN2 4TF - the 49 bus stops outside the pub.

Check back soon for our 2026 programme

We're planning more Brains at the Bevy and will be announcing February and March events soon. 

 

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Previous talks in the series

Find out more about previous talks in the Brains at the Bevy series.

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The Bevy

The Bevy is a community owned pub and cafe, run by local staff, volunteers and shareholders. Its mission is to improve the lives of people in the local Moulsecoomb and Bevendean area.

The Bevy in the press

The Bevy has twice been awarded as Britain's best community pub, made it to the short list for the Great British Pub Award and has been commended for being the heart of its community. Below is a sample of when it made the headlines. 

Is the Bevy in Brighton Britain's best community pub?

The Bevy - into the community

A pillar of the community

The Guardian report on The Bevy turned 'warm bank' fighting the cost of living crisis

The estate where local people refused to call last orders

We saved our ailing local pub – now it's the heart of the community


Brains at the Bevy series wins national award