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Professor David Storey, OBE elected as Fellow of the British Academy

26 July 2022

Professor David Storey, OBE, Emeritus Professor of Enterprise at the Business School has been elected Fellow of the British Academy.

A close up of a hexagonal blue plaque against a red brick background. The plaque reads: Royal Society of Chemistry National Chemistry Landmark. Professor Sir Harold Kroto FRS NL 1939-2016.

Sussex chemist’s Nobel Prize commemorated with blue plaque at University of Sussex

17 June 2022

A former University of Sussex Professor and Nobel Prize winner has been commemorated with a Royal Society of Chemistry blue plaque on campus.

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Teenagers' campaign sees blue plaque for University of Sussex founding funder Helena Normanton

17 June 2022

Lawyer and activist Helena Normanton KC, who helped establish the University, has come to fruition following a campaign by two Brighton teenagers.

This Sussex Life. Alumnus and writer Dean Atta: ‘I knew I was going to Study at Sussex’

6 June 2022

Sussex alumnus and LGBTQ champion and writer Dean Atta remembers his student days and describes how his dyslexia influences his poetic style.

A faded and damaged yellow-and-black nuclear warning sign in the foreground on a disused nuclear plant site

Energy security strategy analysis: Huge missed opportunity not to put energy efficiency at heart of strategy

7 April 2022

University of Sussex Business School experts on why the most impactful policies have been overlooked in the British Energy Security Strategy

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Gaming peripherals company and personal security innovation each win prizes worth £10,000 in StartUp Sussex

30 March 2022

The annual enterprise programme reached its climax as the recipients of prizes worth a total of more than £37,000 were announced.

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First Tickets Released For Dreamachine As Spectacular Venues Announced Across the UK

30 March 2022

Free tickets released for a unique immersive experience co-created by University of Sussex consciousness experts

This Sussex Life. Alumna Fumani Mthembi: "Sussex gave me aspirations to remake the world."

23 March 2022

Sussex and IDS alumna Fumani Mthembi reflects on how Sussex shaped her business ambitions, which have led to an exciting connection with Coldplay.

Fumani Mthembi stands with her hands in her pockets wearing a white shirt and black trousers with her hair in two plaits against a plain white backdrop

The Sussex alum, backed by Coldplay, who is fighting world hunger

17 March 2022

Solar-powered ‘controlled environment agriculture’ project Knowledge Pele selected by the band to be among its global sustainability affiliates.

Sussex professor drafts hate crime law for Seychelles at request of government

3 March 2022

Prof Mark Walters has played a central role in drafting new hate crime legislation in the Republic of Seychelles, following similar work in Belize.

Photo of Dr Sarah King, Reader in Behavioural Neuroscience at the University of Sussex School of Psychology

All aboard the Brighton Brain Bus

25 February 2022

People can contribute to the design of the Brighton Brain Bus, a joint project between researchers at the University of Sussex and a Brighton artist.

Marcelo Staricoff with his new book, The Joy of Not Knowing

This Sussex Life. Dr Marcelo Staricoff: 'Being back on campus is fabulous.'

9 February 2022

Education lecturer Dr Marcelo Staricoff, remembers his 1980s student days at Sussex and is celebrating the success of his new book.

Iconic co-founder of the Black Cultural Archives and Sussex alumnus, Len Garrison celebrated for 60th anniversary

4 February 2022

The remarkable cultural contributions of Len Garrison will be remembered and celebrated at an event on Wednesday 9 February

“Disagreement isn’t incompatible with dignity and respect”

2 February 2022

David Ruebain, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Culture, Equality and Inclusion at the University of Sussex, is clear about his ambition. “I want...

Prof Anil Seth wearing a thin grey jumper in the midst of explaining a point with expressive hands on a musical stage

Sussex neuroscientist racks up more than 1 million views of latest TED Talk in under three months

4 January 2022

In his new TED Talk, How your brain invents your “self”, Prof Seth lays out his fascinating new theory of consciousness and self.

Jayne Aldridge, Director for the Student Experience

New Year Honour for University’s Director of Student Experience

4 January 2022

The University’s Director for the Student Experience, Jayne Aldridge has been awarded an MBE for services to students in higher education.

University of Sussex Professor of Photonics, Marco Peccianti in his laboratory

University of Sussex physics professor recognised for excellence in advancing the science of light

20 December 2021

University of Sussex Professor of Photonics Marco Peccianti made a 2022 Optica Fellow.

This Sussex Life. Dr Stephen Wilkins, astronomer. "We're hoping to see the first stars forming."

15 December 2021

Dr Stephen Wilkins is among astronomers around the world who will be analysing data about the early Universe from the James Webb Space Telescope.

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Sussex conservation expert hails landmark 'rights of nature' legal ruling, which prohibits mining in cloud forest

2 December 2021

Dr Mika Peck says the ruling, protecting one of the most biologically diverse habitats in the world, is as significant as Paine's 'Rights of Man'.

This Sussex Life: Interim PVC Kevin Hylton: "Equalities work necessitates the continued support of all staff."

29 November 2021

Interim Pro-Vice-Chancellor Culture, Equality and Inclusion, Professor Emeritus Kevin Hylton, reflects as his time at Sussex ends.