The University continues to invest in building research and knowledge exchange capacity through a range of schemes and initiatives. In line with our Research and Knowledge Exchange Strategic Plan and our Concordat Implementation Plan, we are committed to cultivating excellence in research and knowledge exchange, nurturing talent, sustaining impact, and promoting internationalisation.
Our initiatives support all aspects of the research and knowledge exchange spectrum. Initiatives are reviewed annually to ensure we address the most pressing societal challenges and continue our commitment to developing our rich research and knowledge exchange environment. Find out more about a selection of our flagship initiatives below.
This initiative kickstarts projects to support innovative research and knowledge exchange ideas designed to leverage external funding and produce outstanding outputs.
This prestigious, intensive programme empowers future leaders to reach their own potential, develop leadership skills and take next steps to becoming world leaders in their field as part of a nurtured cohort and is aimed at mid-career researchers.
This programme of six, structured sessions develops the skills required for creating compelling research grant applications, guided by grant proposal specialists and experienced academic colleagues.
The Research and Knowledge Exchange (R&KE) Development Fund supports a broad range of exploratory R&KE projects that require seed funding.
The scheme enables University of Brighton postgraduate researchers (PGRs) to visit and work alongside research leaders around the world, and outstanding postgraduate researchers from non-UK locations to work with us at the University of Brighton.The aim of the scheme is to generate new global partnerships, to reinforce existing collaborations and networks, and to raise the profile of our doctoral research on the international stage.
TEF Silver awarded for the quality of our teaching and student outcomes
We are in the top 4.3% of institutions globally, Center for World University Rankings 2025
Race Equality Charter Silver awarded for our pledge to advance representation, progression and success for minority ethnic staff and students
We are ranked 14th in Stonewall's top 100 employers for commitment to equality for LGBTQ+ staff and students
We were awarded Athena Swan Silver for advancement of gender equality, representation, progression and success for all
We are a Disability Confident employer, committed to ensuring opportunity for progression for all
Signed to the Disabled Student Commitment, an initiative to improve support for disabled students
EcoCampus Platinum accredited for our environmental sustainability, compliance and processes
