Latest staff news
Mathematicians warn of risk of complacency over herd immunity levels needed to halt Covid-19 pandemic
University of Sussex mathematicians have warned about the risk of complacency over the level of ‘herd immunity’ required to stem the Covid pandemic.
Sussex Migration JEMS journal tops impact factor rankings
JEMS achieved a two year impact factor of 3.116 – a very high figure for the social sciences.
Overall satisfaction falls but teaching scores increase in student survey
Student satisfaction at the University of Sussex has fallen overall but risen for teaching, in the 2020 National Student Survey (NSS).
Overseas travel to resume for staff and postgraduate researchers
The re-introduction of overseas travel is being phased in for University of Sussex staff and postgraduate researchers.
New guidance issued on use of surveys and mailing lists
Guidance contains details of recommended platforms, advice on third party software and steps to ensure correct data handling.
Covid-19 impact and Doctoral Researchers
On 13 July, Pro Vice-Chancellor Stephen Shute wrote to all Postgraduate Researchers with an update in light of the Covid-19 situation.
New informal network for parent and carer support at Sussex
The Co-Directors of the Centre for Gender Studies are creating an informal support network called Parent and Carer Support at Sussex.
Dr Zahira Jaser, University of Sussex Business School: "It took great self-belief and courage to stand tall."
Dr Zahira Jaser reflects on how her first career in corporate banking is helping her to envision women in leadership roles.
Updating students on their education and feedback
Today (10 July) PVC Education and Students, Kelly Coate, sent her regular weekly email to all Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught students.
Your wellbeing: just be
‘Just be’ is a bit of a cliché nowadays. We hear it so often that words simply wash over us along with the white noise around us. ‘Just be’…