Work hard, play hard - Sussex at Brighton
The city of Brighton & Hove has everything - sun, sea, brilliant clubs, great places to eat, fabulous shops, a truly cosmopolitan vibe and an extraordinary atmosphere of tolerance and freedom. And, students form 10 percent of the city's population. In fact, so accommodating is the city by the sea that many students fall in love with the place and make it their home after graduation. So what is it about this city of culture, clubs and candyfloss that makes it so appealing?
The nightlife…When the sun sets Brighton's legendary nightlife kicks in. The city boasts over 200 pubs and bars, ranging from the traditional spit and sawdust variety to the distinctively chilled out and trendy.
The culture…If you're a culture vulture Brighton can definitely deliver. Self-consciously creative, Brighton has a truly diverse cultural scene with a wealth of theatres, cinemas, venues and galleries. There are plenty of opportunities to catch stand-up comedy, cabaret, pre-West End premieres as well as experimental fringe productions. The Gardner Arts Centre on the University campus is a popular venue for dance and contemporary theatre.
The annual events…The highlight of the cultural year is the annual Brighton Festival. Held in May, it's England's biggest arts festival, attracting hundreds of performers to its three-week stint. This is your chance to catch internationally renowned musicians, dancers, poets and writers, while a fringe festival adds a colourful mix of comedians, artists, speakers and street performers to proceedings. There is also the London to Brighton Bike Ride, Party in the Park, the Veteran Car Run and Pride… In fact you'll struggle to find a weekend when there isn't something going on.
The live music…The Brighton Centre and Concorde 2 are Brighton's major rock and pop venues but on any day of the week you'll find gigs in pubs, small clubs, on street corners, in parks and even on the beach. The University Students' Union also organises entertainment such as live bands, cabaret and charity events. Classical music lovers are well catered for at the Dome, Brighton's recently restored Art-Deco concert venue. Home to the Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra and a state-of-the-art acoustic system, the 1800-capacity Dome also plays host to blues, pop, rock, jazz, dub, world and club.
The shopping…When you're in need of a bit of retail therapy Brighton can satisfy even the most jaded credit card addict. With the best shopping south of London, Brighton's wares range from the conventional to the truly bizarre, all within walking distance.
The food…Whether you're a gourmet or a fast food addict you'll find plenty to suit your palate in Brighton - Thai, Indian, Chinese, Mexican, unrivalled vegetarian, Mongolian and, arguably, the best fish and chips in the world.
The fresh air…Step outside of the city and you'll find yourself in some of the most beautiful countryside England has to offer. Cradling the city, the South Downs provide breathtaking views, tranquil walks and plenty of opportunities for mountain biking, hiking or picnics. Along the Downs you'll find the historic towns of Lewes, Arundel and Chichester and any number of picturesque villages.
The sea...Located on the beach, Brighton boast beautiful seaside views and beaches, boating, sports and beach activities.
London ...London can be reached by train in only 45min making it easy to take a trip to London anytime and exploring its culture and night live. There are late evening trains (and early morning trains) for the more durable party animals.
The University...Sussex is the only university in England which is entirely located in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Situated on the edge of the Sussex Downs, the University campus is like a large, self-contained village, with lecture theatres, seminar rooms, libraries, labs, accommodation, restaurants, bars, shops and sports facilities all within easy walking distance. Just a few minutes away is the lively, friendly seaside town of Brighton with its great leisure facilities and its rich, eclectic cultural life. Sussex is a leading research university, as reflected in the 2001 national Research Assessment Exercise. In the sciences Sussex counts among its faculty two Nobel Prize winners, Sir John Cornforth and Professor Harry Kroto. Sir Harry, the first Briton to win the chemistry prize in over ten years, received the prize in l996 for the discovery of a new class of carbon compounds known as the fullerenes. The University has 15 Fellows of the Royal Society - the highest number per science student of any British university other than Cambridge. In the arts, there are six members of faculty - an unusually high proportion - who have the distinction of being Fellows of the British Academy. Sussex has an excellent infrastructure of laboratories and academic support services. The Library is noted for its specialist holdings including the Woolf, Kipling and New Statesman papers, the Mass-Observation Archive, and a European Documentation Centre.
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