University of Brighton tops UK rankings for nursing graduate employment
The latest Graduate Outcomes figures place the university’s Nursing and Midwifery courses 1st in the UK for highly skilled employment, with 100% of employed graduates progressing into highly skilled roles. The results underline Brighton’s important role in training professionals who go on to support patients, communities and healthcare services across Brighton, Sussex and beyond. The […]
AI firms pioneering drug discovery, cheaper supercomputing and more get first backing through UK’s Sovereign AI
British AI startups working in fields that could transform everyone’s lives for the better, and that will be critical to the UK’s national security, are set to receive support through the Sovereign AI Unit – a £500 million first-of-its-kind national effort to back Britain’s smartest founders and keep the future of AI built on British shores. AI is the defining technology of […]
Built For Her: Albion confirm plans for first purpose built women’s stadium in UK and Europe
Brighton & Hove Albion has confirmed plans for the UK and Europe’s first purpose-built women’s football stadium. It will be one of only three such stadiums in the world, putting the club at the forefront of the women’s game globally. The stadium specifically ‘built for her’ will provide bespoke facilities for Brighton’s women’s team, its […]
Sussex breakthrough brain tumour blood test could save lives
Researchers at the University of Sussex, in collaboration with scientists from different institutes worldwide, have identified a blood test capable of early diagnosis of the most aggressive form of brain tumour, with the potential to save lives. Lead author Professor Georgios Giamas and his team, have identified distinctive biomarkers (molecules that act as signs of normal processes, diseases, or responses to […]
Over 70 guests come together to celebrate the launch of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Southeast and Gatwick Diamond Growth Gateway
Over 70 leaders were invited to Westminster on Wednesday 4 February 2026 to celebrate the official launch of the new All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Southeast and Gatwick Diamond Growth Gateway. The high-profile reception, held at the House of Commons and themed “Celebrating the Region”, marked the formal beginning of the APPG’s programme. Attendees […]
Surrey scientists find battery-free nanosensors could pave the way for next-generation wearables
Nanosensors that work without batteries or wires could pave the way for more comfortable, less obtrusive sleep and healthcare monitoring at home, according to scientists at the University of Surrey. Unlike conventional systems used in smartwatches and other wearables, which depend on batteries and regular charging, the technology is designed as a soft sensor mat […]
Brighton & Hove aims to become UK capital for women and girls in sport
The city is aiming to lead the way as the UK’s capital for women and girls in sport, launching a year-long campaign to celebrate female achievement and inspire everyone to get active. Fast becoming a powerhouse for women’s sport, Brighton & Hove has a growing reputation both nationally and internationally. The city has already hosted […]
New £6.8 million swimming pool approved for Brighton
Plans for a new community swimming pool at Withdean Sports Complex have been given the green light, with building work due to start in spring next year. Members of the council’s planning committee voted unanimously to approve plans for the 5-lane, 25m community pool – the first new publicly funded swimming pool built in the […]
Government announces multi-million pound backing for projects by UK scientists and innovators
Breakthrough research on how AI and robots could make medicines factories work better and how used fuel from nuclear power could be recycled into cancer radiotherapies are all in line for a boost thanks to more than £74 million in government and industry backing for the UK’s life sciences innovators. The UK’s life sciences sector is a force […]
‘Innovator passports’ set to accelerate cutting-edge NHS care
NHS patients across the country will get accelerated access to cutting edge technology through a new digital system that will cut red tape and boost life science, claims the government. A new ‘innovator passport’ – to be introduced over the next two years – will allow new technology that has been robustly assessed by one […]