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Walking with zombies: Sussex researchers explore consciousness at Science Museum event
University of Sussex researchers will join forces with the public in january to fend off a zombie attack – all in the name of science.
Daredevil student Sam falls for her date on TV show
University of Sussex doctoral student Samantha Culpeck is to feature in a groundbreaking television series that explores disability and romance.
Why watching someone itch makes you scratch
Have you ever experienced the feelings of itchiness while watching someone else scratch?
Sussex research probes role of creamy textures and flavours in satisfying appetite
Diet foods that offer thicker, creamier textures increase expectations of satisfaction, reveals new Sussex research.
Psychologist’s conference talk explores how head wins over heart in the quest for power
The abuse of power is never far from the news, with leaders in politics, banking, the law and the media all shown to be expert in bending the rules.
Melanie Crouch
A special tribute will be paid today (Thursday morning 19 July 2012) when Melanie Crouch is awarded a posthumous Bachelor of Science degree.
Becky’s eye view of what’s on our minds
Becky Heaver’s psychology research involved asking people to lie to her, but she finds it impossible to tell lies herself.
Secrets of the mind unlocked at consciousness conference
A major conference dedicated to examining the brain processes of consciousness is being hosted by Sussex’s Sackler Centre for Consciousness Science.
Follow the crowd – with help from leading psychologists
Events around the world made 2011 the year of the crowd – from protests in the Middle East and London to festival culture and and crowd-sourcing.
How female wisdom in old age helps elephants survive
The value of mature female experience may be something that human society needs to be reminded of, but elephants have good reason never to forget.