University of Brighton

Coming to live at university managed accommodation this academic year? Find out what to expect and how things will look - we’ve got some amazing stuff planned, despite the Covid-19 restrictions.

In this podcast, we’re joined by Richard Rolfe, Residences Operations Manager, Henry Macreadie, Project Manager and Amy Standfast, Residential Life Coordinator to explain what’s in place this year, and how you’ll be supported.

The visiting professor in social marketing discusses a paper he’s worked on which encourages the uptake of a potential Covid-19 vaccine and the positive reaction it has received from governments around the world.

Take a look at the full paper.

David Nash, Professor of Physical Geography, discusses the recent Stonehenge research he led on which attracted global headlines and talks climate change.

Read more about the Stonehenge research: https://www.brighton.ac.uk/news/2020/brighton-scientists-unlock-the-secret-of-the-stonehenge-stones

Dr Hannah Cassidy, Senior Lecturer in Forensic Science, discusses investigative interviewing - especially of children - and how young people learn how to use lies.

Find out more about the University of Brighton's Criminology course.

Nursery manager Becky Pollack and student parents Natalie Relton and Amy Rea discuss balancing studying with childcare responsibilities and what the university does to help. 

Ahead of A Level results day, we talk about Clearing and how it can be an opportunity to change direction and finding the perfect option for you.

Joining us in this podcast are Professor Bhavik Patel and recent graduate Lois Downes, who both came through Clearing, and James Barron, Outreach Coordinator, to talk through the nuts and bolts of all you need to know.

Find out more about Clearing or call us on 01273 644000.

Principal Lecturer in journalism and sports journalism Simon McEnnis gives his thoughts on the return of sport during the coronavirus pandemic and discusses the future of sports journalism.

Dr Clare Woodford, Principal Lecturer in Political Philosophy in the Centre for Applied Philosophy, Politics and Ethics (CAPPE) talks about the undergraduate and postgraduate courses of the same name and discusses some of the issues in politics today.

Find out more about the undergraduate and postgraduate courses Clare teaches on.

In this podcast, we get to know the new BSU officer intake for the academic year ahead - President Sihem Ziada, Vice President Education Ramy Badrie, Vice President Welfare Evangeline Solomon and Vice President Activities Meg Donovan, as well as chief executive Laura Greenwood-Pearsons.

Professor Marina Novelli, Professor of Tourism and International Development and academic lead of the Responsible Futures agenda, answers your questions on holidays and international travel during Covid-19 and predicts what the tourism could look like in the coming years.

Find out more about Responsible Futures.