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A panel of academics, supervisors and students debunk myths about it being difficult to start a PhD - and simplify the process for anyone thinking about doing one.

In the second part of our special pod, University Alliance chair (and our VC) Professor Debra Humphris and CEO Vanessa Wilson talk about the importance of universities in the UK’s Covid recovery.

Brighton Students’ Union Vice President Activities, Meg Donovan, and events manager Amellia Brown look ahead to Re|Freshers, which kicks off on Monday 8 February.

We discuss what’s coming up, and how you can get involved.

With Christmas around the corner, the Senior Lecturer in Contemporary Screen Media talks about her research on filmmaker John Hughes - creator of festive favourites including Home Alone.

Dr Daniel Burdsey, Deputy Head of School for research in the School of Sport and Service Management, discusses racism in football and his new book, Racism and English Football: For Club and Country.

To celebrate Brighton CCA turning one, we look back at the first year and ahead to the next with Artistic Director Ben Roberts and Programme Director Polly Wright.

The Principal Lecturer and Lead for Planning and Admissions in the School of Education discusses training as a teacher, the unique rewards the profession brings and why Brighton is the option for you.

Dr Aristea Fotopoulou, UKRI Innovation Fellow/AHRC Leadership Fellow and Postgraduate Research coordinator in the School of Media discusses her ART / DATA / HEALTH research project, which uses creative material for health and wellbeing.

Dr Marlon Moncrieffe, Senior Lecturer in the School of Education joins us to discuss the importance of teaching black British history in schools and his new book, 'Decolonising the History Curriculum: Euro-centrism and Primary Schooling'.

Dr Moncrieffe also updates us on his Black British Champions in Cycling project, which has had major media interest around the world and is about to be expanded to look at the experiences of black champions around the globe.

Brighton Students' Union Vice-President Activities Meg Donovan, Chief Executive Laura Greenwood-Pearsons and Events Manager Amellia Brown join us to discuss the online Freshers 2020, wellbeing support for students and the benefits of joining a society.

Ahead of the new academic year, three of the key people behind planning for a return to campus detail the changes in place during the coronavirus pandemic for all students and staff.

Sarah Hogg, Director of Student Operations and Support, Andrew Knight, Deputy Director of Occupational Safety and Health and Neil Smith, Assistant Director Estates and Facilities Management join Richard Newman to discuss what you need to know.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Five students from the School of Architecture and Design discuss their online End of Year Graduate Show and reflect on their time at the university.  

To coincide with Graduate Show 2020, which has moved online this year due to COVID-19, we caught up with three students involved in the virtual exhibition: Sophie Walker (Illustration), Sarahlouise Newman (Visual Culture and History of Art and Design) and Josh Bell (Digital Music and Sound Arts) to discuss the show itself, their work and to reflect on their time at the University of Brighton.

Dr Nigel Jarvis, Tourism, Hospitality and Events Course Leader, talks about the impact the coronavirus pandemic will have on the UK tourism industry and the financial impact it will have.

To mark Mental Health Awareness Week 2020, we spoke to Head of Counselling and Wellbeing Jo Tomlinson, Brighton Students’ Union Vice-President for Welfare Onyinye Okonkwo and Eastbourne campus Practice Nurse Antonia Berelson to discuss this year’s theme - kindness - and the Covid-19 Positivity Challenge.

The Principal Lecturer in Atmospheric Science talks about the changes in air quality during the coronavirus pandemic and reveals some surprising results.

In the latest episode, Dr Nita Muir, Academic Lead for Nursing, discusses how our students are contributing to treating patients affected by the coronavirus pandemic - and talks about the nursing offer from the University of Brighton.

In this week's podcast, Dr Chris Cocking, Principal Lecturer in the School of Health Sciences, discusses social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic and how the public has responded positively to the measures.

In the latest podcast, Performance Sport & Fitness Officer Rob Nitman gives advice on how to stay fit and active during the coronavirus restrictions, and why it is so important to exercise for mental wellbeing.

Rob discusses UOBFIT, the free fitness app for staff, and demonstrates some simple exercises you can do at home with household equipment nearly everyone will have.

In the latest podcast, we've been speaking to Professor Angie Hart, Director of the Centre of Resilience for Social Justice based in the School of Health Sciences, to talk about how 'resilient moves' can help mental wellbeing during the coronavirus pandemic.

In the latest podcast, we spoke to the model, activist, graduate and honorary graduate following a recent visit to the university.

Munroe spoke about a range of issues including learning to be happy in your own self, her time at the university and a desire for trans people to set their own ‘parameters’.