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News: people, place and partnerships

The University of Brighton is involved in many different aspects of community life.

Here you will read about news and updates on the latest developments on our partnership activities. It will also include highlights and successes from our community-university partnerships and projects, student engagement initiatives and activities, and opportunities to get involved.

"This is one of the most exciting and rewarding projects WSPCF has been involved with. This creative partnership saw everyone working together in co-production, from co-design to co-delivery of the entire project." Grainne Saunders, West Sussex Parent Carer Forum

Over half of disabled people excluded from UK beaches, new national survey finds

A man in a wheelchair and a woman smile outside Big Ben holding a report

Many disabled people are prevented from visiting beaches due to missing accessibility features, a new national survey finds.

19 May 2026

Empty Churchill Square shop transformed into community meeting space by Brighton students

A large Brighton sign in rainbow colours

Students from University of Brighton are turning an empty shop in Churchill Square Brighton into a public exhibition exploring the future of retail spaces.

18 May 2026

Pharmacy professionals gather at University of Brighton for major conference shaping the future of medicine use and prescription

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The annual Sussex Pharmacy Conference has brought together key NHS partners exploring how the profession can help improve healthcare delivery across the region.

18 May 2026

Brighton geologist behind chalk discoveries that helped build Channel Tunnel Rail Link and Crossrail wins top science honour

Rory Mortimore

University of Brighton geologist whose work changed the understanding and engineering use of chalk has won a top science prize once awarded to Charles Darwin.

15 May 2026

Brighton student leads community drive to reimagine the historic Preston Village

GREG FITTOCK

A University of Brighton student is leading a major community initiative to transform Preston Village which is one of the city's most historic neighbourhoods.

14 May 2026

Brighton academics win national film award for documentary revealing private world of iconic designer

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A film by University of Brighton researchers on a post-war designer’s home life and legacy has won Best Short Documentary at London Independent Film festival.

27 April 2026

International artist behind NASA and moon-broadcast projects to speak at Brighton on radical creativity

Nelly Photographed by Greta Stepanyan, Produced by Maxim Saakyan at the Armenian Institute-London.

The University of Brighton will host award-winning artist Dr Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian for a free public talk exploring how bold ideas can drive social change.

20 April 2026

University of Brighton to host international arts conference exploring the connection between migration and human identity

Still from Parwana Haydar's film, House of History 2025

Artists from across the globe will gather in Brighton for a new conference examining how migration, mobility and belonging are reshaping modern art and culture.

16 April 2026

University of Brighton healthcare students support runners at Brighton Marathon Weekend

Runners head towards the finish line at Brighton Marathon

Brighton healthcare students will support runners at Brighton Marathon Weekend gaining real clinical experience while caring for participants at the finish line

7 April 2026

Olympic sports psychologist to share top tips ahead of Brighton Marathon with free runner webinar

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A university expert will offer practical advice on mental preparation and injury prevention at a free webinar to help runners get race-ready.

30 March 2026

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Teaching Excellence Framework silver award

TEF Silver awarded for the quality of our teaching and student outcomes

Center for World University Rankings 2025 top 4.3%

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

EcoCampus Platinum logo, a platinum circle with the additional text 'The EcoCampus award for the phased implementation of an Environmental Management System'.

EcoCampus Platinum accredited for our environmental sustainability, compliance and processes

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