The Brighton Connectiv: April 2024

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Apr 16, 2024

The ‘Entrepreneur’s Blog’ is an interesting alphabet of free tips, insights, reflections and ideas on modern business and self-care in Brighton & Hove. Curated by Sonny Cutting and Fay Millar.
Brighton’s geospatial SaaS tech and environmental data wizards, 7Satya, were finalists for a national digital leaders impact award
The University of Brighton’s ‘Business As A Force For Good’ Entrepreneurship Conference is on 25th April, in partnership with The Directors’ Hub, BIPC Sussex and Help To Grow: Management programme. Tickets are free.
Brighton consultancy firms always possible and Alirity announce their strategic partnership, joining-up cutting edge work in strategy and social impact with data and digital infrastructure.
Sarah Stephens - an entrepreneur, lawyer and University of Sussex innovation student and lecturer - has won the chance to pitch in California for investment in her incredible AI-driven legal advice service for Tansanian women

Students at Varndean School secure £200k for mental health support services after a co-ordinated campaign - and get to talk about it on the news.
Brighton youth worker Adam Muirhead, from The Trust for Developing Communities, has contributed to new University of Cambridge research on pathways towards educational equity
Brighton MET College, part of Chichester College Group, has been taking part in a groundbreaking virtual reality teaching pilot with digital learning pioneers BodySwaps.

Brighton born-and-bred Marisa Abela hits the big screen this month as Amy Winehouse in one of the year’s most talked-about biopics.
Positive News chats to 2024 Brighton Festival guest director, Frank Cottrell-Boyce
The Sussex Festival of Ideas kicks-off in Falmer this month.
The architects behind the new Brighton Corn Exchange refurb talk shop in this national profile.
Hong Kong-based travel writer and psychologist Anne Hilty has written about her perceptions and observations of Brighton & Hove.

A new ‘social fashion’ brand, Team Hope, has started selling clothes in order to help fund Brighton charity Off The Fence.
Mother and son from Brighton develop and launch new app to help LGBTQ+ people feel safer on a night out.
Still a small amount of time to apply for a community grant from the owners of the Rampion Offshore Windfarm. Deadline 26th April.

Health Counts is a health and wellbeing survey of Brighton & Hove residents that comes around just once every ten years. The data is used to shape the future of service design. It’s live. Go check it out.
‘Wellness in Brighton’ - a deep dive article by Nick Staunton.

Brighton & Hove Energy Services Co-operative (BHESCo) has smashed its target of raising £400,000 in bond investment in order to convert some the city’s schools to fully renewable energy.
New superhero elm tree saplings have been given to Brighton in a bid to halt the extinction of these glorious trees.
22nd-28th April is Climate Justice Week at the University of Sussex, with lots of free events, film screenings, talks and workshops and making.

The Brighton Restaurant Awards have honoured a clutch of exciting food and drink venues this year.
KFC and FareShare Sussex are teaming up to pilot a ‘Bucket Bike’…
Lewes’ Beak Brewery have plans to open a major new street food market near Brighton train station.

Reframing Marketing
- Brighton-based marketing guru Simon Batchelar sorts the wheat from the chaff.

The Possibility Club
- one of Sussex’ longest running podcasts delves deep into the worlds of people leading change, impact, bravery and big ideas. Hosted by Richard Freeman.
Sussex Founders
- a series telling the stories behind the spinouts created at University of Sussex and Sussex Innovation.

Trailblazers of Inclusion
- Brighton-based tech recruitment company Quotacom spotlight visionary digital leaders who aren't just riding the wave of cutting-edge tech, but carving-out a future defined by diversity, equity, and inclusion.

How Not To Run A Business
- Jeremy Jacobs is an entrepreneur, coach, proudly neurodivergent and a member of the LGBTQ+ community. He explores the challenges and opportunities of running businesses with special guests.

The Brighton Paradox
- charting 20 years since city status, with an investigation into Brighton & Hove’s economic and cultural opportunities and challenges. From always possible, Lo Fi Arts, Brighton & Hove Albion FC and Plus X.
Class Divide
- personal stories of life growing up in Whitehawk, East Brighton, and how local government decisions have led to decades of education inequality. From Curtis James and De Carlie Goldsmith.
Connected Brighton
- local businesses and celebrities give their top tips on making the most of Brighton & Hove’s eclectic food, drink and nightlife scenes
Refigure
- Well-known couple from the city’s arts and tech scenes - Chris and Rifa Thorpe-Tracey - share their week’s adventures and observations on culture

Different Hats
- Popular business connector, Sam Thomas, interviews local entrepreneurs and high-achievers about their personal and professional stories
Authentic Resilience
- Brighton businessman and charity leader, Gary Peters, draws on his own experience, and that of his guests, to explore 21st century leadership
The Official BHA Albion Podcast
- The club’s official regular update on everything Seagulls, including the team’s first travails across Europe
Butlers Wine Show
- Staff from Kemptown’s infamous wine shop talk through their favourite vintages, bargains and rare finds from across the wine world