University of Brighton in Hastings

26/02/2016

Coming to our open day tomorrow? Plan to spend a whole day here! There are lots of things to do…

Discover caves, castles and coves in the seaside town of Hastings. Dating back to 1066, here's where to eat, drink, play and stay in this famous resort.

24/02/2016

Bringing outer space to Hastings

Principal Lecturer in Sociology, Dr James Ormrod and Peter Dickens launch their new book ‘The Palgrave Handbook of Society, Culture and Outer Space’ in an event at the Priory Square building today.

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On Wednesday 24 February, Principal Lecturer in Sociology, Dr James Ormrod and Peter Dickens will launch their new interdisciplinary handbook ‘The Palgrave Handbook of Society, Culture and Outer Sp...

17/02/2016

In Hastings, a disused Victorian swimming bath complex has been turned into the world’s largest underground skate park.

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15/02/2016

Award-winning actor, presenter and Business Management graduate, Adam Pearson, received the 2016 Alumnus Award for his campaigning achievements to combat prejudice against people with disability and disfigurement. “It’s perfectly normal and perfectly OK to not be perfectly normal and perfectly OK.”


http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/14276757.Disability_campaigner_urges_students_to_take_a_chance_in_life/

AN award winning campaigner and actor who has been awarded a university's top honour has urged students to take a chance in life.

12/02/2016

Sarah Brown has been awarded an honorary degree from the University of Brighton for her campaigning on global youth education and healthcare. “Her dedication, hard work and commitment to healthcare and youth education has earned her respect and admiration throughout the country and indeed the world.” said Professor Chris Pole, the university’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor.

https://www.brighton.ac.uk/About-us/News-and-events/News/2016/02-12-Sarah-Brown-honoured.aspx

29/10/2015

James Payne, EMMY winning University of Brighton graduate and writer of the EastEnders 30th anniversary week live episode, will be speaking to students and the public at the Hastings campus from 6pm on Thursday, 12 November.

For more information or to book a seat visit http://blogs.brighton.ac.uk/hastings/2015/10/29/from-brighton-to-big-screen-speaker-series/

23/10/2015

SEASIDE towns and cities need to follow Hastings' example and turn to innovation and entrepreneurialism to save them from decline, according to…

07/10/2015

Journalist Claire Baker cites the university campus as one of the reasons for "Hastings’ new-found coolness" http://www.hastingsobserver.co.uk/news/local/hastings-is-shoreditch-of-sussex-1-6994886

Hastings is an ‘art hotspot’ and the ‘Shoreditch of Sussex’, according to an international culture website.

06/10/2015

Can watercress farming directly impact fish communities? Apply for our PhD studentship at the Hastings campus to find out!

Can watercress farming directly impact fish communities? PhD studentship opportunity

05/10/2015

We are delighted that Hastings has been recognised as one of the top 5 places in the UK for heritage in the Royal Society of Arts Heritage Index, find out more about our local history with our free annual Heritage forum next week, featuring guest speaker award winning author/historian Stephen Bourne!

http://blogs.brighton.ac.uk/hastings/2015/09/16/hastings-heritage-forum/

Heritage Forum at the University of Brighton's Hastings campus in Partnership with Hastings Museum & Art Gallery and Women’s Voice. Hidden Histories of the Great War: Uncovering the Untold Stor...

22/09/2015

The search is on for the University of Brighton Alumnus Award winner for 2016.
Join our winners’ hall of fame which includes former students, Julie Howell (disability rights campaigner), Faye McClelland (world champion paratriathlete), Norman Cook (aka international DJ Fatboy Slim), Dr Gary Brickley (Paralympic cycling coach) and Chris Riddell (award-winning author, illustrator and current Children’s Laureate).
Nominate yourself or someone else now for the prestigious University of Brighton Alumnus Award 2016.
https://www.brighton.ac.uk/alumni/our-alumni/alumnus-award/index.aspx

22/09/2015

Liked yesterday's Emmy success story? There's more, including a quote from Hastings graduate Basia on the Game of Thrones record-breaking success!

https://www.brighton.ac.uk/about-us/news-and-events/news/2015/09-22-emmy-success-for-university-of-brighton-graduates.aspx

University of Brighton graduates are celebrating success in this year's Primetime Emmy awards.