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University of Sussex wins Judicial Review against Office for Students

29 April 2026

Today, the University of Sussex won a resounding victory against the Office for Students in the High Court, successfully overturning a £585,000 fine.

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University of Sussex ranked first in the world for Development Studies for tenth year in a row

25 March 2026

Sussex ranked first in the world for Development Studies in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 for the tenth consecutive year.

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Sussex Awards 2026: the winners

28 April 2026

The winners were announced at a special ceremony on Monday 27 April

Charalambos Makridakis, Professor of Mathematics in the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Professor Charalambos Makridakis elected as member of the European Academy of Sciences

24 April 2026

Professor Charalambos Makridakis has been elected as a fellow of EurASc, joining the Computational and Information Sciences Division.

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New Study Finds Pesticides Contaminating 100% of UK Garden Birds Tested

21 April 2026

Widespread contamination by pesticides, commonly found in pet flea and tick treatments, found in the feathers, eggs and even chicks of wild birds.

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Bright, Bold and Clashing – what a baby looks for in a book

20 April 2026

Babies are most visually engaged by bright colours, clashing contrast and bold shapes, rather than the detailed or pastel illustrations adults prefer

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New study finds pesticides contaminating 100% of UK garden birds tested

University of Sussex ranked first in the world for Development Studies for tenth year in a row

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University of Sussex wins Judicial Review against Office for Students

University of Sussex ranked first in the world for Development Studies for tenth year in a row

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Sussex Awards 2026: the winners

Professor Charalambos Makridakis elected as member of the European Academy of Sciences

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New Study Finds Pesticides Contaminating 100% of UK Garden Birds Tested

Bright, Bold and Clashing – what a baby looks for in a book

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University of Sussex wins Judicial Review against Office for Students

University of Sussex ranked first in the world for Development Studies for tenth year in a row

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Sussex Awards 2026: the winners

Professor Charalambos Makridakis elected as member of the European Academy of Sciences

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New Study Finds Pesticides Contaminating 100% of UK Garden Birds Tested

Bright, Bold and Clashing – what a baby looks for in a book

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