Tribute to Professor Dame Georgina Mace
The Sussex Sustainability Research Programme is deeply saddened by the death of Professor Dame Georgina Mace, Sussex alumna and honorary doctorand.
Why biological studies on queer people do more harm than good
When studying vulnerable groups, scientists should always be aware of the context their studies take place in.
Sustainable Development Goals essential for the UK Government’s pandemic recovery
Sussex Sustainability Research Programme (SSRP) provides evidence to new All-Party Parliamentary Group report.
Call for contributions to Nature2020 lockdown journals project
Nature2020 is currently collecting writings and artwork which reflect on connections to the local natural environment during COVID-19.
Ingenuity - Impact through enterprise
Launching in September, Ingenuity is seeking students and alumni who are interested in setting up an impact-led business to invest over £400,000.
One quarter of native mammals now at risk of extinction in Britain
Led by a Sussex professor, the first official Red List for British Mammals highlights species most at risk of national extinction in the near future.
Landmark case could give ‘Rights of Nature’ to endangered forests
Sussex researcher to provide evidence in legal case that could set a world precedent by invoking the ‘Rights of Nature’ to protect forests in Ecuador.
Sussex student to host panel discussions on the experiences of BAME scientists
A PhD student is hosting two online discussions to share the successes and challenges experienced by a panel of BAME scientists.
New report calls for ambitious pesticide reduction target
A University of Sussex Professor leads a report for The Wildlife Trusts to show how people across society can take action to bring back insects.
Times have been tough for the most meat-loving carnivores, research finds
Research has demonstrated that the ongoing human-driven mass extinction event has particularly affected the world’s most carnivorous mammals.
Rooting for the future: how the public can help to reflower our landscapes
A Sussex researcher is seeking to understand how we can better manage the places we live and work to allow nature to thrive.
Behavioural and data scientist to speak about unconscious bias to the School of Life Sciences
Freelance journalist and author Dr Pragya Agarwal is giving a Zoom talk on Thursday 25 June at 1pm.
Risk of return to exponential growth in Coronavirus cases if UK mobility not kept below half of pre-lockdown levels
A new report warns of exponential growth in Coronavirus cases if UK population mobility is not kept below more than half of pre-lockdown figures.
Sussex student to increase visibility of BAME role models in science
A PhD student aims to increase the visibility of role models in science for BAME students by building a community that extends beyond the School.
Research finds praying mantids match their predatory strike to the speed of their prey
Research has found when capturing their prey, praying mantids match the duration of their deadly predatory strike to the speed of their prey.
DNA database pioneer elected Royal Society Fellow
An innovative Life Sciences professor has received the distinguished honour of being made a Fellow of the Royal Society.
Rising star researcher receives prestigious fellowship
A researcher has been recognised as a future leader in her field with a prestigious national fellowship.
Having a PhD viva using Zoom
Noora Nevala successfully defended her PhD via Zoom. If you have your viva coming up and aren’t sure what to expect, Noora has answered some questions
City Nature Challenge: how to reconnect with nature from home
Organisers are urging people to continue to take part in the City Nature Challenge and find ways to connect with nature from their home.
Understanding links between environment and people is key to sustainable development
A deeper understanding of the connections between the environment and people is crucial to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).