A selection of published articles and broadcast items that highlights people, research and events associated with the University of Sussex from January 2012.
Print and web
Teenagers turn their backs on a university education
Professor Michael Farthing, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sussex and Chair of the 1994 Group, comments that fees have made young people wary of applying to university.
The Independent 31/01/12
University celebrates with extra ceremony
Coverage of the University of Sussex's winter graduation ceremonies.
The Argus 27/01/12
Press release
Astrophysicist Chryssa Kouveliotou Wins 2012 Dannie Heineman Prize
Sussex alumna wins high-profile award.
News Blaze 27/01/12
Call for UK inquiry into anti-Muslim media bias
Professor Alana Lentin (Sociology) said that reporting of Muslims had become so slanted that most people "simply believed it's natural for Muslims to be inclined towards violence or more inclined towards sexist actions".
The National 27/01/12
Robotic Rat to the Rescue
Dr Andrew Philippides (Neuroscience) says we could learn a lot about biology through the development of a 'robot rat'.
Science/AAAS - News 25/01/12
Glow-in-the-Dark Mammal Discovered
Professor Daniel Osorio (Neuroscience) comments on irridescence in animals in relation to the irridescent 'golden mole'.
Discovery News 25/01/12
Star gazing at University of Sussex
Following the success of the BBC's Stargazing series, the University's physics department had a 'star party' to look at the night sky.
The Argus 24/01/12
Why arts events and academia make a winning partnership
Martin Eve (English) writes about the success of the First Fictions collaboration between the University of Sussex and independent publisher Myriad Editions.
Guardian (Blog) 25/01/12
Press release
Nicholas Royle Reality Literature: First Fictions Festival,
Review of one of the First Fiction festival events, which involved English faculty ProfessorsNicholas Royle and Peter Boxall, together with Dr Keston Sutherland, discussing the use of reality in literature.
The Argus 23/01/12
Quick Fictions
Review of the opening session of the First Fictions festival, which featured selected authors reading short pieces of prose.
The Argus 21/01/12
Ian Rankin wants tax incentives to help new authors
Prior to his appearance at the University's First Fictions celebration, author Ian Rankin talked about the financial difficulties for new writers.
Guardian.co.uk 16/01/12
Finding her way with words
Interview with Sue Eckstein, one of the local authors (and a Sussex alumna) taking part in the First Fictions festival at the University of Sussex.
The Argus 16/01/12
Five best talks and poetry
First Fictions highlighted as among the best literary events coming up.
The Independent 14/01/12
Ian Rankin: First Fictions Festival
Interview with Ian Rankin prior to his appearance at the First Fictions festival.
The Argus 13/01/12
How will the decline in bee numbers affect the human race? Professor Francis Ratnieks (Biology) has found a species of 'soldier' bees in Brazil.
Metro 23/01/12
Press release
Soldier bees guard their nest against attack by robbers
As above
The Guardian 12/01/12
Scientists discover soldier bees
As above
BBC News 10/01/12
Scientists unveil unique 'soldier' bee
As above
Ohio Standard 11/01/12
British scientists discover new type of super bee
As above
Mirror.co.uk 15/01/12
Scientists Discover Soldier Bees in Brazil (VIDEO)
As above
International Business Times 11/01/12
Ekow Eshun defends the arts
The role of the arts is to let us examine all the awkardness of our culture and find the things that bind us together, says the former director of the Institute of Contemporary Arts at the Unversity of Sussex's 'Sussex Conversation' about culture and heritage.
Guardian (Blog)
Cultures and crises discussed by academics and arts leaders by Matthew Reisz
News report of some of the comments made by Professor Peter Boxall (English) with cultural commentator Ekow Eshun during the University's Sussex Conversation event at the Royal Institution
Times Higher Education 21/01/12
The cop and the robber ? a unique friendship by Duncan Campbell
Interview with the Sussex alumna and former police detective who was the inspiration behind TV's Prime Suspect.
Guardian.co.uk 22/01/12
Constellations, at the Royal Court, review by Charles Spencer
Glowing review of a new play that features a fictional Sussex physicist. The drama was partly inspired through the playwright meeting members of the University's physics department.
Telegraph.co.uk 20/01/12
Constellations by Aleks Sierz
As above
The Stage 20/01/12
Colour blind monkeys have advantage in catching camouflaged prey
Sussex researchers were involved in a study that found colour blindness in monkeys can be beneficial.
Business Weekly 16/01/12
Is comedy cruelty a laughing matter?
Andy Medhurst (Media and Film) reflects that cruelty has always been a part of comedy.
Daily Express 15/01/12
Cambridge scientists find colourblind monkeys' strengths
Sussex scientists were involved in a study that found colourblindness in some monkey species can be beneficial.
Cambridge First 14/01/12
Five ways the digital camera changed us
Steven Colburn, a PhD student at Sussex University, is working on a doctoral thesis on people who film concerts and post the footage on YouTube
BBC News 12/01/12
Willetts cooks up 'half-baked' plan for science institutions
Professor Gordon MacKerron (SPRU) commented on David Willetts' proposal that universities should look to private finance to boost science provision.
Times Higher Education 12/01/12
'Invisible' gays in top roles? We'll have to see about that
Simon Fanshawe (University of Sussex's Chair of Council) says that sexuality was "no bar" to "achieving the highest level" in academia. The lack of women in senior posts was a "much bigger problem", he adds.
Times Higher Education 12/01/12
Dean Atta: meet the iPhone poet by Stephen Isaac-Wilson
Interview with Sussex alumnus and Dean Atta, whose rapidly written poem in relation to the Stephen Lawrence murder trial went viral.
G2 - Guardian.co.uk 11/01/12
Cameron Hangs On in U.K. Polls as Miliband Fails to Exploit Economic Slump
Professor Tim Bale (Politics) says that Cameron continues to succeed because of Miliband's failings.
Bloomberg 10/01/12
Could Nicotine Patches Help Stave Off Memory Loss?
Professor Jennifer Rusted (Psychology) comments on a study into the uses of nicotine patches for dementia patients.
HealthGrades 10/01/12
Sir Isaac Newton's teenage 'sins'
Academics from the University of Sussex have published an insight into the mind of the teenage Sir Isaac Newton.
The Argus 09/01/12
Press release
The spirit of generosity
Interview with Richard Yates, Sussex alumnus and new director of development at the Royal Pavilion.
The Argus 09/01/12
Campus round-up
Santander has signed an agreement with the University of Sussex to fund a number of scholarships for overseas students and awards to support exchanges.
Times Higher Education 05/01/12
Press release
How social enterprise accommodation benefits students by Rosie Niven
Article about Sussex Student Lettings, a social enterprise established by the University of Sussex's Student Union to meet a recognised need for an affordable, student focused letting agents in the Brighton area. It charges landlords a competitive rate, but does not require students to pay a fee. All profits go back into the student union.
Guardian.co.uk 03/01/12
Government has to act to boost nation's health
Professor Erik Millstone (SPRU) criticises the government for not coming up with a more unified policy framework to improve the health of the nation.
Food Manufacturer 01/01/12
TV and Radio
Migrant tragedies
Dr Ben Rogaly (Human Geography) explained how migrant workers can end up penniless and homeless when seasonal work dries up.
BBC Sussex 26/01/12
What now for Italy?
Professor Mariana Mazzucato (SPRU) came up with some options for cash-strapped Italy,
Sky News 25/01/12
Trusting MPs
Professor Tim Bale (Politics) opined that young people don't look to politicians for role models.
BBC Sussex 25/01/12
What the Dickens
Fiona Courage (Library) and Maggie Clune (Press Office) described the pleasure of being able to hold some of some of the first editions of Charles Dickens' works that are in the care of the University of Sussex.
BBC South East 24/01/12
Debt talk
Professor Mariana Mazzucato (SPRU) talked about the continuing money problems facing the UK and Europe
'Newsnight' BBC2 24/01/12
First Fictions
Author Ian Rankin talked about first novels prior to premiering his own unpublished work at the Unviersity of Sussex's First Fictions festival.
Front Row, BBC Radio Four, 18/01/12
The psychology of disaster
Dr John Drury (Psychology) descibed in psychological terms how people behave in evacaution emergencies, in relation to the Costa Concordia cruise liner disaster.
'Today' BBC Radio Four 17/01/12
Rules of Drinking
Dr Claire Langhamer (History) talked about the social rules of drinking in the 20th Century, and why Babycham appealed to women.
BBC Four 12/01/12
Bees on guard
Professor Francis Ratnieks (Biology) has found the first known species of 'soldier bees' in Brazil.
BBC Radio Two 11/01/12
Eighties revisited
Dr Lucy Robinson (History) revealed what treasures would be in the University's new digital archive resource about the 1980s.
BBC Sussex 10/01/12
Europe going bust
Professor Mariana Mazzucato (SPRU) discussed Europe's continuing fiscal crisis.
Bloomberg TV 05/01/12
Keep it cheap and simple
Dr Lucy Robinson (History) explained the key ingredients for a hit charity single.
Juice FM 04/01/12
Killers jailed
Alana Lentin (Sociology) spoke about the ruling on the Stephen Lawrence murder trial and the conviction of two of the killers.
BBC Sussex 04/01/12
Parents who decide when school's out
James Williams (Education) talked about the issue of parents taking children on holiday during term-time.
BBC Sussex 03/01/12
