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An aerial view over the House of Lords while the Queen reads the Government-scripted speech

University of Sussex experts respond to today's Queen's Speech

11 May 2021

Our academics have been responding to the Environment Bill, reform of the Judicial Review process and plans to simplify government procurement.

A promotional image for the 2nd International Conference on the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Postgraduate Researchers #MHWBrighton

Creating a supportive environment for PhD researchers: Conference on Postgraduate Mental Health, 17-21 May

5 May 2021

Discover best practice in supporting the mental health of PGRs and university staff, and discuss the impact of research culture on academic wellbeing.

An image of Somto Asibelua who is one of the students involved with the student mediation law clinics

“It’s all about preserving relationships”: law students launch new peer mediation clinic

26 April 2021

Law students volunteering with the university’s award-winning law clinics are launching a mediation service to help their peers to resolve disputes.

Online Peer Support Groups: sharing ideas and helping to prevent isolation and anxiety among doctoral researchers

12 April 2021

An online support group fosters wellbeing and gives PhD researchers a space to discuss issues and share experiences with their peers.

A member of the Sussexsport staff team smiles at the Sport Centre reception desk

Campus sports facilities reopening from 12 April

6 April 2021

Sussexsport is counting down to welcome you back.

James Cooper, law student at the University of Sussex

Eco-law: University of Sussex launches environmental justice law clinic

29 March 2021

Law students and experts at the University of Sussex have started a project to advise people in Brighton and Hove on environmental justice issues.

View of transpiration from tropical rainforest at case study site in northeast Peru

SSRP researchers define UN actions to bend the curve on biodiversity loss

22 March 2021

A new paper identifies eight actions for sustainable food production and consumption to bend the curve on biodiversity loss.

Choosing to challenge for International Women's Day on 8 March

5 March 2021

Four Sussex women academics describe how and why they have actively questioned laws, perceptions and behaviours to bring about change.

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Sussex Education Awards nominations open

4 March 2021

Submit your nominations for the next Sussex Education Awards.

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High five: University of Sussex named best in the world for development studies for fifth year running

4 March 2021

The University has been number one in the QS World University Rankings by Subject for development studies for six out of the past seven years.