Life Sciences to celebrate One World Sussex
The School of Life Sciences is taking part in a campaign to promote cultural understanding and will celebrate the diversity of the School community.
Celebrating diversity in science through outreach
The School of Life Sciences has launched a project to increase recognition of lesser-known scientists.
Life Sciences to host event to highlight LGBT+ scientists
The School of Life Sciences is hosting an event to raise the visibility of LGBT+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender plus) scientists
Reflections on the Landscape Innovation Conference
The University hosted a conference to generate positive discussions about land use, community involvement, climate change and biodiversity loss.
Life Sciences to host School founder centenary celebration
The School of Life Sciences is hosting a special event to commemorate the work and life of John Maynard Smith on 13 May.
Share your science by the sea: Soapbox Science returns to Brighton in May
Inspire beachgoers with your research at the next Brighton Soapbox Science event on 30 May 2020.
Free period in the School of Life Sciences
An initiative to provide free period products will be launched in the School of Life Sciences in January 2020.
Life Sciences research and engagement activities showcased at symposium
A diverse array of research was shared at the 2019 Life Sciences Research Symposium.
Winners of the Kroto Award for Public Engagement announced at symposium
The joint recipients of the first Kroto Award for Public Engagement were announced at the Life Sciences Research Symposium on 10 December.
The BAME attainment gap is not the fault of BAME students
Asking BAME students to spend time helping universities decolonise the curriculum is far from the ideal solution, says Daniel Akinbosede
Research shows ivy bees are not to be feared
New research has found the sting of the ivy bee is similar in pain to a stinging nettle and significantly less than a honey bee.
Sussex Professor presents at international Eurachem workshop
Prof Michael Ramsey recently presented at an international workshop which considered the measurement of uncertainty arising from primary sampling.
Global levels of biodiversity could be lower than we think, new study warns
Biodiversity could be in a worse state than we think, as assessments fail to account for long-lasting impacts of abrupt land changes.
University of Sussex to host Landscape Innovation Conference for Sussex Wildlife Trust
A conference aiming to generate positive discussions about land use, community involvement & climate change will take place at Sussex in January.
University celebrates record year for professors in global highly cited researchers list
The University has seen the number of its academics recognised in a global list of highly cited researchers more than double from last year’s ranking.
New report reveals true impact of insect apocalypse and calls for urgent action
A report by a Sussex Professor warns that if insect declines aren't halted, ecosystems will collapse with ‘profound consequences for human wellbeing’.
Communication and public engagement are key to helping the natural world, according to Sussex rewilding expert
A rewilding expert has urged researchers to combine data with ‘well told stories’ to engage the public and make a difference to the natural world.
Wikipedia Edit-a-thon to raise the visibility of Black British people in STEM
An upcoming workshop will showcase notable Black British professionals in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM).
National award recognises Life Sciences’ continued commitment to gender equality
The School of Life Sciences has been recognised for its ongoing commitment to gender equality, with the renewal of its Athena SWAN silver award.
New report shows British wildlife is continuing to decline at an alarming rate
The UK’s wildlife is continuing to decline, according to a new report co-authored by a University of Sussex Professor.