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Physicists circumvent centuries-old theory to cancel magnetic fields

29 October 2020

A team of physicists has found a way to circumvent a 178-year old theory which means they can effectively cancel magnetic fields at a distance.

Sussex rises up global scientific research rankings

15 October 2020

The University has risen 27 places to its highest global position in the Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities since 2016.

Award win for astrophysicist using data to tackle the effects of climate change

12 October 2020

A Sussex astrophysicist is using his skills to calculate where to plant trees to reduce flood risk. And he's won a major sustainability award for it.

New online Sussexsport membership

8 October 2020

Take part in Zoom classes each week with Sussexsport’s new online membership.

University of Sussex named among best in the country for range of subjects

1 October 2020

American Studies, Art History, Drama, Dance and Cinematics, Criminology and Education ranked top ten in the Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021.

Obituary: John Barrow

30 September 2020

John Barrow joined the University of Sussex in 1981 and rose to become Professor and Director of the Astronomy Centre.

Sussex scientists develop air quality sensor that could save the lives of babies and asthma sufferers

25 August 2020

University of Sussex physicists have helped to develop a highly sensitive, affordable and accurate Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) sensor.

Working from home is more effective than keeping kids off school in tackling Covid – new study

20 August 2020

A new study from University of Sussex mathematicians shows that working from home is more effective than keeping kids off school in tackling Covid-19.

This Sussex Life. Quantum physicist Dr Zak Romaszko: "I tried to fix my dad's PC after I broke it"

20 August 2020

Quantum physicist Dr Zak Romaszk works at Universal Quantum, a Sussex spin-out company that's building the first large-scale quantum computer.

People outside early hit cities may be most at risk from second Covid wave

14 August 2020

People outside early hit cities may be particularly vulnerable in a second wave due to the large susceptible populations, shows new Sussex research.