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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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Can e-bikes, e-cargobikes and e-scooters reduce UK carbon emissions? Have your say and win a prize.

With a new survey, researchers in three UK cities are asking whether “e-micromobility” could make travel easier, healthier and reduce carbon emissions.

10 May 2023

Where do the Stonehenge stones come from? Opening of new season of ‘Brains at the Bevy’ tells all

The latest season of University of Brighton’s award-winning Brains at the Bevy programme gets under way on 3 May.

27 April 2023

Newly surfaced films bring Stonehenge’s geological heritage to life.

With World Heritage Day upon us, we celebrate the activities that led to a precious piece of Britain's prehistory revealing its hidden secrets.

18 April 2023

Top tips for marathon running. Our best marathon training tips before, during and after race day

For marathon runners, looking after yourself is vital before during and after race day. Our Brighton experts provide top tips to help you run the 26.2 miles.

3 April 2023

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

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