University of Sussex filmmaker shortlisted for prestigious national award

A film made by Dr Piotr Cieplak has been shortlisted for the Arts and Humanities Research Council’s prestigious 2018 Research in Film Awards.
From 3D holograms to sound installations: staff and students feature at Brighton's Digital Festival

Brighton’s Digital Festival kicks off this week with a wealth of events from University of Sussex staff and students.
All welcome at Documentary Degree Show 2018

Students are inviting fellow film buffs and documentary lovers to join them at a free celebratory screening of their final projects.
Take a “bath” in birdsong at Newhaven Festival

Give yourself a break from the pressures of modern life by bathing in birdsong in an ancient church, urges an expert in ecological acoustics.
Photographer challenges visual stereotypes of the developing world

A doctoral researcher at Sussex claims many organisations working in Africa are using stereotyped images in their fundraising appeals and reporting.
Hidden history of BBC response to Britain's increasing cultural diversity revealed in new digital history project

The Connected Histories of the BBC project, running until the BBC centenary in 2022, is curated by Professor David Hendy and Sussex Humanities Lab.
Sussex student named new National Disability Arts Collection and Archive Chair

Jon Pratty will balance the new role with study for an MA in Cultural and Creative Industries at the University.
Modules and rockers: Sussex campus plays host to 2018 edition of Brighton Modular Meet

One of the largest events of its kind brings together synth experimenters from Brighton and beyond in collaboration with Brighton Modular Sessions.
Photo gallery: staff long service awards 2018
Staff marking their 20, 30 and 40 year anniversaries at Sussex were recognised for their service at an event on 7 June.
New Attenborough archive opens to the public

Michael Attenborough discussed the archive of his late father, actor and filmmaker Richard Attenborough, on BBC Radio 4’s ‘The Film Programme’.