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Student guide · Autumn Term 2026

The semester, explained for University of Brighton

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Autumn Term 2026
Campus terms
12
Local details
15

Academic calendar

Autumn Term 2026 runs Sep 28, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

10 entries
  1. Autumn Term 2026Relevant now
  2. Semester 1 2026-2027
  3. Spring Term 2027
  4. Semester 2 2026-2027
  5. Summer Term 2027
  6. Autumn Term 2027
  7. Semester 1 2027-2028
  8. Spring Term 2028
  9. Semester 2 2027-2028
  10. Summer Term 2028

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Campus language

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12 terms

B

BSU
Brighton Students' Union, the representative body for all students.
BUCS
British Universities and Colleges Sport, the league in which the university's sports teams compete.

M

Mithras
Mithras Halls, the high-rise student accommodation located on the Moulsecoomb campus.

P

Paddock
Paddock Field, a specific residential block within the Falmer campus accommodation.
Panther
The mascot and branding for the University of Brighton's sports teams (Brighton Panthers).
Phoenix
Phoenix Brewery, a halls of residence located near the City Campus (Grand Parade).

S

SSGT
Student School Support Tutor, staff members who provide welfare and academic guidance.

T

The Lanes
The historic narrow streets in Brighton city centre popular for independent shopping and dining.
The Level
A large public park near the City Campus where students frequently socialise.
The Mezz
The Mezzanine restaurant located in the Cockcroft Building at the Moulsecoomb campus.

V

Varley
Varley Park, the university's largest halls of residence located in Coldean.

W

Westlain
The Westlain Cafe, the primary dining hall located in the Westlain House at the Falmer campus.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

15 details
Big Lemon
A sustainable, plant-oil powered bus service that operates routes frequently used by students.
Checkland
The Checkland Building, a primary teaching facility at the Falmer campus.
Cockcroft
The Cockcroft Building, the main hub of the Moulsecoomb campus housing labs and the library.
cockcroft_book_bean
Cockcroft Book & Bean
elm_house_caf
Elm House Café
Grand Parade
The main building of the City Campus, housing arts and humanities programs.
grand_parade_caf
Grand Parade Café
Huxley
The Huxley Building, used for pharmacy and biomolecular science subjects at Moulsecoomb.
mezz_food_hub
Mezz Food Hub
Mithras
Mithras House, a major administrative and teaching building on the Moulsecoomb campus.
MyBrighton
The official student portal and mobile app for accessing timetables and university services.
sprinters_book_bean
Sprinters Book & Bean
Student View
The online system used by students to access their grades and academic records.
The 25
The primary bus route (Brighton & Hove Buses) that connects the city centre to the Moulsecoomb and Falmer campuses.
Unicard
The official student ID card used for building access, library borrowing, and printing.

Quick answers

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What academic term is relevant now?
Autumn Term 2026 runs Sep 28, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
12 approved campus terms and 15 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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American Football

Competitive American Football team representing the University of Brighton in BUCS leagues.

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American Football (Brighton Panthers)

Competitive American Football club representing the University of Brighton.

Tryout required

Source: sport.brighton.ac.uk · Verified 27 days ago

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BSU Elected Officers

A team of four full-time elected officers (President, Education, Activities, Communities) who lead the Students' Union and represent students' views to the university and community.

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Freshers' Week

A week (or more) of events at the start of the academic year for new students to settle in, meet people, and discover the university community. Includes free on-campus events, wellbeing activities, and nightclub events.

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Source: brightonsu.com · Verified 22 days ago

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Campus rituals

Freshers' Fair

A large event during Freshers' Week where students can meet all the student societies, sports clubs, and student media groups. Local businesses also attend to offer freebies and discounts.

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Source: brightonsu.com · Verified 22 days ago

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Parking and Transit

Moulsecoomb Multi-Storey Car Park

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Falmer Campus Car Park 1

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Falmer Campus Car Park 4

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What's happening at University of Brighton

Belong at Brighton: Primary Teaching Online Event

August 25, 2026

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An online event for new undergraduate offer holders starting primary teaching courses. Hear from academic staff and current students about the department and university life.

Finding part-time work in Brighton as a student

September 1, 2026

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Dorms & On-Campus Housing at University of Brighton

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

13 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Brunswick Hall

Room types: not specified

Circus Street

Room types: not specified

Goldstone Hall

Room types: not specified

Great Wilkins halls

Room types: not specified

Hanover Hall

Room types: not specified

Mithras halls

Room types: not specified

Moulsecoomb Place

Room types: single

Paddock Field halls

Room types: not specified

Phoenix Brewery halls

Room types: not specified

Phoenix Halls

Room types: not specified

Preston Hall

Room types: not specified

Regency Hall

Room types: not specified

Varley Park halls

Room types: not specified

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@brighton.ac.uk

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