Here are some of this month's highlights for our regional businesses and beyond - including some of the ways we can provide skills and innovation support.
If you would like to know about how the University of Brighton could work with your business - get in touch at enterprise@brighton.ac.uk.
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Brighton graduate blasts off to the International Space Station.
University of Brighton graduate Dr Sultan Al Neyadi made history as the first Arab astronaut to take part in a long duration space mission on 26 February.
Is open water swimming good for you?
For the many enthusiasts for sea and lake swims, the longing to immerse yourself in cold water, to feel the dopamine rush as your body temperature changes - can bring not only an immediate thrill but a sense of great, lasting wellbeing.
Are solar panels worth it for lower-income households?The unprecedented rise in energy prices has led to increasing numbers of households in fuel poverty. The Child Poverty Action Group estimate that over half UK households, 15 million, now spend at least 10 percent of their disposable income on fuel.
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What are the STEPS to Innovation?
A series of five online workshops that provide a practical, immersive, interactive journey into the real world of business innovation.
Free for eligible businesses.
Helping more local businesses
Nearly 40 business leaders have started on the Help to Grow course in Brighton and Worthing. Find out how it can help you.
Product Foundry: Sustainable Design
An intensive 3-day programme, run over 3 weeks, to help you make truly sustainable physical products, ready for the circular economy.
Upcoming events
Tuesday 28 February to Tuesday 28 March - 10am-12pm
Online
What did the pandemic do for Brighton's air pollution levels?
Wednesday 1 March, 6pm-8pm
The Bevy Pub, Brighton
Tuesday 7 March, 4pm-8pm
University of Brighton, Elm House, Brighton
Women in Leadership: Embrace Equity on International Women's Day
Wednesday 8 March, 1.30pm-4.30pm
University of Brighton, Elm House, Brighton
Product Foundry: Sustainable Design
Thursday 9 March to Thursday 23 March, 10am-4pm
Plus X Brighton
Brighton & Hove Homes for Healthy Ageing testbed showcase
Friday 10 March, 10am-1.30pm
University of Brighton, City Campus, Brighton
Touching a raw nerve: Controversies in the field of chronic pain
Wednesday 15 March, 6.30pm
Chowen Lecture Theatre, BSMS Teaching Building, Brighton
Thursday 23 March, 9.30am-4.30pm
Business & IP Centre, Crawley Library, Crawley
Monday 27 March, 9.30am-4.30pm
Business & IP Centre, Crawley Library, Crawley
