A selection of published articles and broadcasts from January 2008 that featured events and people associated with the University of Sussex.
Articles
A lesser breed?
In a cover story about the proportion of teaching-only staff in academia, Professor Joanne Wright (Pro-Vice-Chancellor) says: "We believe firmly that good teaching needs to be linked with pioneering disciplinary and interdisciplinary research."
Knowledge exchange key to new ideas
"Michael Gibbons, director of science and technology research at Britain's Sussex University, said universities must abandon their centuries-old tradition of linear-knowledge transfer and instead open their doors and minds to knowledge exchange with competitors and students."
We need to talk about Kevin
Profile on Sussex alumnus Julian Bellamy, who is the new head of programming for Channel 4.
I could hear the women screaming as they were forced into the showers
A feature article about Professor Ladislaus Lob's account of the 'Hungarian Schindler' Rezso Kasztner. Professor Lob was one of the thousands Jewish people rescued from Belsen by Kasztner.
The Argus 28.01.08
Cadbury assists cacao farmers
Cadbury announced yesterday that it is setting up a fund to help cacao farmers in Ghana, after researchers found that average production per farmer had fallen to 40% of potential yield. The study by researchers at the Institute of Development Studies at the University of Sussex and the University of Accra in Ghana also found the average age of farmers to be 51, and the work becoming less attractive to the next generation.
Cadbury interments aims to raise cocoa crop yield
As above
The Wall Street Journal (Europe) 29.01.08
Cadbury Increases Sustainable Production
As above
ABCNews 28.01.08
DJ Cadbury invests in Sustainable Cocoa Productions in Ghana
As above
Dow Jones 28.01.08
Cadbury Increases Sustainable Productions
As above
Los Angeles 28.01.08
Fair enough
As above
Cadbury's sweetener for cocoa farmers
As above
Seeing stars
Dr Kathy Romer (Physics and Astronomy) talks about her love for searching the skies. "Astronomy can be very nocturnal. I wake up when the sun goes down and work until six in the morning during observation."
The Argus 28.01.08
Kew signs 'fruitful partnership'
A new collaboration between the University of Sussex and Kew Gardens is looking into how to save some of the world's endangered plant species.
Homes for the mobile
Dr Anne Fechter (Anthropology) contributes to an article about business nomads - the business people who spend their lives travelling from one hotel to another. She says: "The new breed of nomad embraces this lifestyle because of the professional mobility and personal adventure it offers."
Financial Times (Property) 26.01.08
Hard to swallow Vaccination is one of medicine's greatest achievements
Professor Melissa Leach (Institute of Development Studies) contributes to an article about the use and abuse of vaccine programmes. She points out that in the UK Government-mandated vaccinations run counter to recent attempts to give people more choice.
Obituary: Sir Howard Dalton
Sir Howard Dalton, who studied at the University of Sussex, was an influential microbiologist and was appointed chief scientific advisor to the Government's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Obituary Sir Howard Dalton
As above
THE 24.01.08
Obituary: Sir Howard Dalton
As above
She lived life to the full
Robin Tainty, a Sussex MA student who died from cycstic fibrosis, was among those honoured at this year's University of Sussex winter graduation ceremony.
The Argus 25.01.08
Posthumous award for student who was waiting for transplant
As above
The Gloucestershire Gazette 31.01.08
Redgrave speaking at film event
Oscar-winning actress and human rights campaigner Vanessa Redgrave is visiting the University of Sussex to talk about and screen Wake up World, a film about the work of UNICEF.
The Argus 25.01.08
Taking it by degree: universities focus on the issues behind a world on the move
Feature on migration studies, including an interview with Dr Ben Rogaly (Migration Studies) and Sussex postgraduate Sharon Oakley
The Guardian Weekly 25.01.08
Campus food in hot water
A film by Sussex students about how they would like food on campus to change is being incorporated in a University catering review.
The Argus 24.01.08
Obituary: David Pocock
"David Pocock, who has died aged 79, was one of the most influential anthropologists of the last century, not only in terms of his published work but also for his influence on generations of students and his contributions to the University of Sussex at the height of his intellectual fame."
Universe may be tied up with cosmic string
Dr Mark Hindmarsh (Physics and Astronomy) has discovered "hints" of cosmic string - lines of pure mass-energy - in the Universe.
Asian Age 22.01.08
Cosmic strings tie up the universe?
As above
Cosmic strings observed in background radiation
As above
String theory slightly preferred....or at least, not disfavoured!
As above
A life's journey
"Janine Givati-Teerling, of Sussex University's centre for migration research, says Negev Bedouin are repressed by the Israeli state and 'live on its margins'."
The sounds of the fairground
The Brighton Dome hosted the world premiere of Fairground of Dreams, composed by Professor Martin Butler (Music). Written as a reflection of the Brighton's "vibrant soul", it is the climax of his two-year stint as the BrightonPhilharmonicOrchestra's Composer in Focus.
The Argus 21.01.08
University hosts day of events to observe Holocaust Day
The story of the rescue of hundreds of Jewish children from Nazi death camps by an unassuming English stockbroker is highlighted during a special event to mark Holocaust Memorial Day at the University of Sussex.
Brighton and Hove Leader 17.01.08
Not so sweet smell of success at Eden
Professor Anthony Moore (Biochemistry) comments on the Titan arum, one of the world's smelliest plants, which has been grown at the Eden project and has now borne fruit for the first time
Cornish Guardian 16.01.08
New light shed on synaesthesia
Dr Jamie Ward (Psychology) commented on the condition that causes some people to see colours or experience tastes when they think of certain words or numbers.
Caveman Blues
Dr Martin Yeomans (Psychology) says that our brains have never needed an "enough" button. We have not developed the ability to know when to stop eating.
World banks sees China behind growth
Professor Jim Rollo (Politics and Contemporary European Studies) cast doubt on the World Bank's prediction that global economic growth would be sustained by China and India.
Air traffic control
Dr Peter Scott (Biology) points out that many species of insects do not fly in a straight line because they navigate using scent rather than sight.
The Last Word: The New Scientist 05.01.08
Scientists take on Brown over nuclear plans
Professor Andy Stirling (SPRU) is among a group of scientists and academics condemning the Government's plans to force through a new generation of nuclear power stations.
Great artists take to the road
Professor David Alan Mellor (Art History) is curating one of this year's major touring photographic exhibitions, No Such Thing as Society, which presents a survey of 36 social realist photographers working in Britain between 1967 and 1987.
Broadcasts
Seeing red, feeling blue
Dr Jamie Ward (Psychology) talked about synaesthesia in art, specifically in connection with the composer, and synaesthete, Olivier Messiaen.
'NIghtwaves', BBC Radio 3 28.01.08.
McDonald's makes more money
With the announcement that McDonald's profitability was on the increase, Professor Erik Millstone (Spru) commented critically on the nutritional value of fast food.
World Business Report, BBC World Service 28.01.08
US Primaries
Dr Clive Webb (American Studies) talked about the New Hampshire
Primary vote.
BBC Southern Counties Radio 20.01.08
Brain, words and world
Dr Evelyn Ferstl (Pyschology) lecture on "Gehirn und Sprache: Wie aus Woertern eine Welt entsteht", or in English: "Brain and language: How a world emerges from words", was broadcast on German public radio.
NordwestRadio and Radio Bremen.
20.01.08 and 24.01.08
Cosmic string across the universe
Dr Mark Hindmarsh (Physics and Astronomy) talked about his research that suggests the Universe contains cosmic string - lines of pures mass energy.
BBC Southern Counties Radio 22.01.08
Recovery team move crash jet
Professor Naser Sayma (Engineering and Design) was called upon to talk about the Rolls-Royce Trent 800 engines in relation to the crash of a Boeing 777 at Heathrow.
Fat lot of good
Professor Erik Millstone (SPRU) commented on the Government's obesity policies.
Dispatches, Channel 4 17.01.08.
Why does music affect us so?
Dr Kathleen Stock (Philosophy) has edited a collection of essays, entitled Philosophers on Music, which was reviewed by writer and philosopher A C Grayling.
'Music Matters', BBC Radio 3, 13.01.08
Scientists and academics say no to new nuclear power stations
Professor Gordon MacKerron (Sussex Energy Group) was interviewed about the Government's plans to force through a new generation of nuclear power stations.
Radio 4 PM 10.01.08
BBC World Service 10.01.08
Newsnight 10.01.08
Swear on it
Dr Gavin Ashenden (University Chaplain) discussed the blasphemy laws.
BBC Southern Counties Radio 09.01.08
How women run peace campaigns
Dr Margaretta Jolly (Continuing Education) was asked to comment on how current British protests against the renewal of Trident submarine reflected women's interests. She argued that the current campaigns do have strong links to earlier women's peace activism, particularly at Greenham Common, and that peace campaigns often indirectly encourage women - and men - to think differently about gender and sexuality.
'Everywoman' Al-Jazeera 06.01.08
Who's in the running to be the next US President?
Professor Paul Taggart (Politics) explained the results of the Iowa caucuses and the prospects for Obama, Clinton and Huckabee in the US presidential race.
BBC Southern Counties Radio 04.01.08
New beginnings
Dr Gavin Ashenden (University Chaplain) talked about the culture of 'the New Year'.
BBC Southern Counties Radio 01.01.08