School of Life Sciences

The School of Life Sciences is a diverse and collaborative community with expertise in areas as varied as cancer biology, drug discovery, neuroscience, biodiversity and conservation. Research lies at the heart of the School, and underpins our inspirational teaching.

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Public and business engagement

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News, events and seminars

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People

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Latest news

A new way to count fish? The promise of environmental DNA

26 June 2025

A new study from the University of Sussex explores how well environmental DNA (eDNA) works in monitoring marine life in dynamic coastal environments.

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Five minutes with Maria Clara Castellanos: “Discovering nature changed me”

26 June 2025

Dr Maria Clara Castellanos is co-lead of Soapbox Science Brighton, which celebrates women and non-binary scientists

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Discover courses in our subject areas

Biochemistry

Biology

Biomedical Science

Chemistry

Ecology, Conservation and Environment

Genetics

Neuroscience

Zoology and Animal Studies

Sponsorship of Independent Research Fellows

The School of Life Sciences is keen to attract and support the most outstanding researchers of the future. We welcome applications from promising scientists who have obtained, or would like to obtain, competitively-awarded Fellowships.

If you are interested in being sponsored for such an application, contact our Head of School, Prof. Michelle West; Deputy Head of School, Prof. Miguel Maravall; or the relevant Head of Department.

Find out more about our policy for the career development of Independent Research Fellows.

Current students and staff

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Contact

School of Life Sciences

John Maynard Smith (JMS) Building, Room 3B12a
University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9QG

Email: lifesci@sussex.ac.uk.