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With its thriving research and enterprise culture, the University of Brighton witnesses countless moments of success as it helps academic disciplines evolve and brings new thinking and practical engagement to its many audiences.

Our press office deals daily with diverse work from across the university, some of which become features across the globe, some of which are celebrated by specialist colleagues and all of which show examples of where we make real improvement to lives and societies.

The stories here represent a small selection of what is happening in research and enterprise at the university, while our research and enterprise events page, gives some of the major public invite events.

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See a selection of our university research and enterprise events aimed at public audiences.

University of Brighton introduces scheme to improve healthcare for the homeless

University of Brighton introduces scheme to improve healthcare for the homeless

The university is a lead partner on the Common Ambition project which aims to improve healthcare for people experiencing homelessness in Brighton and Hove.

2 December 2020

Government told there’s no ‘silver bullet’ to decarbonise the transport sector

Government told there’s no ‘silver bullet’ to decarbonise the transport sector

The university as part of the Transport Energy Network, has called on policymakers to create a wider “portfolio of power options” to meet zero carbon ambitions.

16 November 2020

Brighton academics helping to explore how energy beneath us can be sourced

Brighton academics helping to explore how energy beneath us can be sourced

Researchers have received funding from Innovate UK to test how next-generation drills can help source sustainable geothermal energy to replace fossil fuels.

5 November 2020

Brighton researcher claims European Geosciences Union prize

Brighton researcher claims European Geosciences Union prize

Dr Ockelford has been recognised for bringing geoscience to a wider audience by Europe’s leading organisation for Earth, planetary and space science research.

27 October 2020

Could a reduction of nitrogen oxide emissions cause other problems?

Could a reduction of nitrogen oxide emissions cause other problems?

Research involving the University of Brighton during COVID-19 lockdown claims that while some harmful pollutants declined, others were able to thrive.

16 October 2020

Brighton researcher awarded prestigious Future Leaders Fellowship

Brighton researcher awarded prestigious Future Leaders Fellowship

University of Brighton mathematician Dr Oyuna Rybdylova has been awarded a Future Leaders Fellowship and received a ‘life-changing’ grant of £1.1m.

15 October 2020

University of Brighton launches virtual reality platform

University of Brighton launches virtual reality platform

The university's Creative Futures project has launched a virtual reality platform for researchers to exhibit work, put on performances and much more.

7 October 2020

Exploring claims to Beethoven’s legacy

Exploring claims to Beethoven’s legacy

Dr Aakanksha Virkar Yates appears on BBC Radio 3 on 25 September to discuss Beethoven’s artistic and philosophical legacy and his influence on politics.

24 September 2020

University’s data project launches dedicated TV channel

University’s data project launches dedicated TV channel

The University of Brighton’s Connected Futures leadership has launched a dedicated TV channel with Tech Circus, an international events company.

22 September 2020

One dose of a COVID-19 vaccine may not solve the problem

One dose of a COVID-19 vaccine may not solve the problem

University virologist Dr Sarah Pitt believes more than one dose of a potential COVID-19 vaccine, or boosters, are likely to be needed to wipe out coronavirus.

16 September 2020

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