Day: December 8, 2025
Why Nature Positive Matters for Universities Universities are more than learning hubs; they are large landholders, research powerhouses and community influencers. The concept of a Nature Positive University recognises that institutions can move beyond merely reducing their environmental footprint to actively restoring ecosystems and enhancing biodiversity. For students, staff and the surrounding community, this shift […]
In April 2026, the University of Kent will receive a substantial investment from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to continue its applied health and care research across Kent, Surrey and Sussex. This funding, part of a £157 million national programme, will enable the university to strengthen partnerships, deliver high‑impact studies and translate […]
Why the King’s Award Matters for Community Volunteering The King’s Award for Voluntary Service is the highest honour a local voluntary group can receive in the UK. It is equivalent to an MBE and recognises sustained, high‑quality volunteer work that benefits the community. For Discovery Planet, an organisation that has been delivering STEM experiences to […]
Understanding the Scale of Primate Loss in Sub‑Saharan Africa In December 2025, a landmark study published in Nature highlighted that Sub‑Saharan Africa has lost up to half of its primate populations since pre‑industrial times. The research, led by Dr. Birthe (Bibi) Linden of Aberystwyth University, combined the expertise of 200 African ecologists to produce the […]
Peatland Restoration: A Key Strategy for Net‑Zero in the UK Recent research from Aberystwyth University highlights peatland restoration and biomass cultivation as powerful tools for removing greenhouse gases (GHG) from the atmosphere. The study, published by the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), demonstrates that combining traditional ecological practices with […]
From Research Assistant to Deputy Vice‑Chancellor: A Career Path Professor Andrew Lloyd began his journey at the University of Brighton in 1986 as a research assistant while completing his PhD in Pharmacy. Over the next four decades he moved through a series of academic and leadership roles – Dean, Pro‑Vice‑Chancellor, Interim Vice‑Chancellor, and finally Deputy […]
What the New Hub Means for Local Entrepreneurs The University of Brighton has partnered with NatWest to open a dedicated accelerator hub in Elm House, the campus home of the School of Business & Law. The initiative is designed to give small and medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs) in Brighton and Sussex a free, high‑quality environment to […]
