Courses end at Eastbourne’ university campus ahead of move away
Courses at the University of Brighton's Eastbourne campus have had their final lectures ahead of its move away from the town.
The University of Brighton announced in January 2022 that it would be closing its Eastbourne campus as part of a plan to consolidate its activities on its three Brighton campuses – Moulsecoomb, City and Falmer.
On Friday, June 7, the academic year officially ended for most students on the campus, but some of its healthcare courses will finish in September.
Courses currently taught at Eastbourne will move to the University’s improved and expanded Falmer campus from September 2024.
About 1,500 students were based at three Eastbourne sites – Hillbrow, Darley Road and Leaf Hospital, in 2022.
In 2022, former Eastbourne Borough Council leader David Tutt said that the university’s move away from the town to Falmer was a ‘massive blow to the town’.
A university spokesman said: “The move from Eastbourne to Falmer has been driven by the desire to provide the best facilities for our students and staff.
“We looked at options for staying at Eastbourne, but the campus there comprises a challenging mix of buildings, including a number from the Edwardian and Victorian eras which perform poorly in terms of accessibility, carbon footprint and the overall experience for our students and staff.
“Our students and staff are excited about the new facilities being created for them at Falmer, and we are looking forward to welcoming them to the campus when the new academic year begins in September.”