CREATING A LIFE YOU’LL LOVE
It’s not just your studies that can open up exciting possibilities – your life as a Brighton student will be full of chances to explore new things, learn new skills and make new connections.
GYMS AND
SPORTS FACILITIES
We invest in our fitness facilities and they are open to all of our students. At Moulsecoomb the on-campus gym has a cardio and weights suite and a studio with a programme of classes. And at Falmer, you’ll have newly renovated gym and indoor sports facilities, including badminton, netball and basketball courts, alongside an indoor swimming pool. Falmer also has outdoor facilities including grass pitches, a floodlit 3G pitch and hardcourts.
Sam, physical education
I am a member of the Brighton Panthers Football team. This has been one of the most important aspects of university for me because of the people I have met. There are opportunities that come with being part of a society like travelling the country for away days, going on tour abroad, social events and other activities. You make a great group of friends and engage with students from other years.
Sophie, geography
The new facilities at Moulsecoomb are really great; the gym is located right on campus and next to a bus stop, and the staff are very helpful if you are new to any of the equipment or classes. The Students’ Union bar at Mithras is also a really nice place to relax with other students and get drinks after lectures.
OVER
CLUBS
MORE THAN
SPORTS TEAMS
BRIGHTON PANTHERS
Student sports clubs at the university are known as the Brighton Panthers. There are over 40 clubs for lots of different sports. If you’re looking for something a bit more competitive you can join one of our 32 sports teams that compete in the BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport) leagues against other universities.
If competition is not your thing then Panthers Play activities and clubs offer the opportunity to take part in a range of activities without the competitive edge. From weekly drop in club sessions to one off events like ice-skating; there is a community for you. Sport can play a key role in developing employability and through our volunteering programme you could build skills in coaching, leadership, event organisation, administration, media and communications.
SPORTS PERFORMANCE PROGRAMME
We support athletes competing at high levels by providing strength and conditioning coaching, lifestyle mentoring, physiotherapy and performance workshops. We are also an accredited Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) delivery site.
MEET YOUR STUDENTS' UNION
We’re here to make sure your experience at the University of Brighton is the best it can be. As soon as you become a student at Brighton, you’re part of our community!
Eva, pharmacy
Trying new things and getting out of my comfort zone has been the best part of my university experience so far. I joined the Jiu-Jitsu club in my first week of university; I’d never done any martial arts before, but I watched a video at their Freshers’ Fair stall and was hooked. By second year, I’d become the president of the club! I also joined the archery and climbing clubs; Brighton Panthers membership covers multiple clubs, so it makes sense to try out new sports to get the best value out of your membership.
Kristian, music business and media
Societies and social groups at the university help draw the line between work and play, letting you participate in something completely new, or meet new people in a sport that you’re already passionate about. If you’re unsure, societies have representatives who are on hand to answer your questions and help you get stuck in!
Rose, globalisation, history, politics and culture
I knew I wanted to be part of a society while at university, and Brighton offers plenty to choose from. In year 2, I joined the socialist society which has helped me meet some amazing people with similar passions to my own and provided an excellent outlet to express what I believe in. Getting out of a heavy work cycle every week has also been excellent for my mental health, it’s so important to take time out for something you enjoy.
WE HAVE SOCIAL SPACES, CAFES AND SHOPS
We have student-friendly, convenient cafes and shops on campus. And our main meeting place is at the student village on Moulsecoomb campus with a bar and events venue.
Ugonna, biomedical science
Societies are communities of their own that allow you to learn new skills, gain knowledge and make lots of friends. The best thing about societies is that you get to meet all types of people from different courses.
WE CAMPAIGN WITH AND FOR YOU
Our main role is to represent all students on all courses to make them the best they can be. We do that through elected officers and course representatives, feeding information to and from students and the university – all helping us to make student life better.
More than
SOCIETIES
We employ over
STUDENTS
There are more than 100 societies. From ArabSoc to the Wellbeing Society, these groups are student-led and can be related to culture, faith or leisure as well as academic subjects.
We employ more than 100 students in our Brighton SU cafes, bar, shops and events teams.
AND LOTS OF EVENTS
From big annual events like Freshtival to weekly club nights and smaller student-led events, there’s something for everyone to get involved with and enjoy regardless of music tastes and budgets.
WE'RE HERE TO HELP
Sometimes things just don’t go to plan whether that’s with your course, your home or your finances. We offer free, independent and impartial advice to students when you need us most. And we understand the issues that affect students the most, focusing on ways that we can help.
