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. Find out more at brighton.ac.uk/phd PANEL: Adora Udechukwu, final year PhD student Dr Ioannis Pantelidis, Director of Doctoral Studies Dr Adeze Okoye, PhD supervisor with the law group. …

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. View a rough transcript: https://bit.ly/3sycRel

In the first of a two-part special, Vice-Chancellor Professor Debra Humphris and chair of University Alliance joins the group’s CEO Vanessa Wilson to discuss Covid-19 and how universities have coped. View a rough transcript: https://bit.ly/3b1gZ0P

University of Brighton staff members Dr Nick McGlynn, Sarah Pickett and Sam Oliver join us to mark and celebrate LGBT History Month, sharing their personal stories and thoughts. Rough, automated transcript: https://bit.ly/3kojsWb

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. Find out more at brightonsu.com.

The university's Head of Student Wellbeing, Patt Wrangles, joins us to discuss the support students have access to remotely, and what to do if you you need help. Find out more online: https://www.brighton.ac.uk/brighton-students/your-student-life/my-wellbeing/index.aspx

Recorded pre-lockdown, our nutritionist discusses Veganuary, healthy eating, and how to stick to early year challenges we may have set ourselves.

Senior Lecturer in the History of Art and Design Dr Charlotte Nicklas discusses the influence Victorians had on our modern Christmas.

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. Find out more about Holly's book, Mainstream Maverick: John Hughes and New Hollywood Cinema.

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. Find out more about Dan's book.

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. Find out more about Brighton CCA.

To analyse the US election and Joe Biden's victory over Donald Trump, we've assembled an expert team from the School of Humanities to look back over an eventful week and a half - and what's going to happen next. Dr Jon Watson, Course Leader for BA Critical History, Dr Andy Knott, Course Leader MA Philosophy and Politics, and Dr Robin Dunford, Cours…

As England enters another Covid-19 lockdown, Principal Lecturer and virologist Dr Sarah Pitt returns to the podcast to answer your questions on the virus. Dr Pitt address questions on vaccines, infection rates and much more.

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. Find out more about the School of Education and Teacher Training at Brighton.

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 Fotopoulou talks in depth about Shielding and 104 Days Later, which are both part of the online Brighton Fring…

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 inte…

Historian Dr Christian Hogsbjerg, Lecturer in Critical History and Politics, discusses decolonising the curriculum, Caribbean history, how race and empire impacted on British identity, politics, society and culture - and much more.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Debra Humphris joins us in the latest podcast to discuss the new academic year, the changes put in place due to Covid-19, the future of the sector and much more.

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. Claim your official wristband.

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…

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 Coordin…

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…

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.…

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. Visit the online exhibition from 4pm Fri 3 July: https://architecture-design.brighton.ac.uk/

Dr Rob Hayward, Senior Lecturer in the university's Brighton Business School, reacts to the government's announcement this week of lockdown easing from the point of view of businesses and the UK economy, and discusses the state of the world's finances and recession.

In the latest podcast, we're joined by Psychology with Counselling Studies lecturer Dr Zoe Boden to talk about relationships and mental health during COVID-19.

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…

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. As mentioned in the intro, take a look at the Online Events and Virtual Tours.

In the latest podcast, we spoke to 3D Design and Craft BA(Hons) second year student Jim Kernott about his course and appearing on Netflix show The Big Flower Fight.

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. Find out more about getting support from the…

In the latest podcast, Ravina Barrett, Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice, discusses the use of existing drugs to fight the coronavirus pandemic and the politics which could come with it. Ravina is currently volunteering as a medical research ethicist for the health research authority, which provides ethical approval for all coronavirus studies i…

The Principal Lecturer in Atmospheric Science talks about the changes in air quality during the coronavirus pandemic and reveals some surprising results. Subscribe, share and review on Apple Podcasts.

Microbiologist and virologist Dr Sarah Pitt, who’s also Chief Examiner Virology at the Institute of Biomedical Science answers your questions on COVID-19.

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. Find out about our nursing and midwifery courses.

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. Find out more about Chris' work.

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 ne…

In this week's podcast, we ran the second of our coronavirus Q&A specials, with Dr Chi Eziefula taking your questions on Covid-19. Dr Chi is Senior Lecturer in Infection at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (run jointly by the Universities of Brighton and Sussex) and an Honorary Consultant in Infectious Diseases and Microbiology at Brighton and Su…

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. To find out more about Boingboing, which works as, with and for people who have lived exper…

With the university moving to remote working and learning from Monday 23 March and the coronavirus pandemic having such a huge impact on all of our lives, we invited Dr Bethany Davies, Senior Lecturer in Infection at the Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) to answer your medical questions on COVID-19. Over the coming weeks and months, our pod…

In the latest podcast, we catch up with sports scholar George Mills, who's just become British Indoor athletics champion in the 1500m in Glasgow and also recently went 3rd in the British rankings over the same difference. George talks about balancing studies with elite sport, his Olympic dream and his famous dad - former England footballer Danny Mi…

With the end of the academic year just months away, we sat down to speak to the university's new Head of Employability, Clare Dawson. Clare offers careers tips and guidance, advice on CVs, discusses how big an opportunity placements can be for students.

In the latest episode, we speak to the School of Education's Deputy Head of School (Partnership and Engagement) to talk about teacher training, student placements and how to make teacher training even more accessible.

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’. Follow Munroe on Instagram and Twitter.…