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.

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Students and staff join Community Spring Clean

University of Brighton students and staff joined the local community to clean up the area around Moulsecoomb station as part of the Community Spring Clean 2023.

27 March 2023

Inaugural public lecture explores shaping of identity through life challenges

A public lecture by leading academic Professor Rusi Jaspal will examine how people create identities amid life's struggles, especially when facing prejudice.

13 February 2023

Is open water swimming good for you?

Following her recent report to the All Party Parliamentary Group on outdoor swimming, 'Blue Spaces' author Catherine Kelly is set to assure everyone it is.

10 February 2023

Are solar panels worth it for lower-income households?

A study of household solar energy use recognises efficient shifts towards 'prosuming' when living with solar panel systems for microgeneration of electricity.

6 February 2023

Brighton exhibition explores AI visions of a sustainable future

An exhibition of Artificial Intelligence (AI) rendered visions of the built environment that integrates the natural world opens this week in Brighton.

23 January 2023

Public lecture series returns after pandemic pause

University of Brighton’s public lecture series returns this spring with a wide-ranging programme of inspiring and educational talks from leading academics.

11 January 2023

“Reduce climate impact now” - sustainable construction expert reflects on COP27 experience

University of Brighton's sustainable construction expert Duncan Baker-Brown reflects on COP27 and the pressing need to decarbonise global construction.

13 December 2022

University community tackling waste to help local people and the planet

Initiatives by University of Brighton students and staff have slashed needless waste and carbon emissions, while raising thousands of pounds for charity.

9 December 2022

Brighton students help prepare 70-year-old runner for treadmill marathon world record attempt

Two students have been helping 70-year-old Eastbourne runner Neil Kirby to achieve peak condition in advance of his treadmill marathon world record attempt.

23 November 2022

Brighton festival film explores dramatic reality of cost-of-living crisis

A production team forged at University of Brighton has made a short film delving one couple's struggle to eat, showing at this year's CineCity film festival.

3 November 2022

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