Life Sciences have played a major role in the research and teaching of the University of Sussex since its inception in 1961.
The original School of Biological Sciences (BIOLS) founded by John Maynard Smith, trained some of the world’s leading biologists and biomedical scientists, and was a beacon of innovation and creativity in its integrated approach to teaching and research. The new School of Life Sciences, which incorporates the Nobel-prize winning Sussex Chemistry, re-establishes Maynard Smith’s vision of a broad multi-disciplinary School, in which world-class collaborative research across all its constituent subjects, underpins a supportive and vigorous teaching programme, delivered by leaders in their fields.
Professor Laurence H. Pearl PhD FRS FMedSci
Head of School
