Research at Sussex

Our research is contributing new knowledge, ideas and solutions, which is leading to real change in the world and making a difference to people’s lives.

Centres of Excellence

At Sussex, we support a diverse and multidisciplinary research environment where a challenge is only impossible until it’s done.

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Explore our research

From illuminating what’s happening in our brains to developing a quantum computer, explore the breadth of our research.

Our research environment

Find out about our research strategy, standards and our research performance.

Find a researcher

Search our directory of expertise to find researchers relevant to your field of interest.

Our publications

Search more than 30,000 journal articles, published conference papers, books and book chapters.

Our research centres

Find out about our research programmes, centres and groups.

Our faculties

Find out about our four faculties, contributing knowledge and solutions that will help to shape the world.

REF 2021

We’re proud of our performance in the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF) – 89% of research activity submitted was categorised as either ‘world-leading’ (40.6%) or ‘internationally excellent’ (48.4%).

See our REF 2021 results, learn the basics and discover our stories.

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Quantum scientists make computing breakthrough to solve big challenges of our time

Sussex researchers demonstrate how quantum bits can directly transfer between microchips.

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Shining a light on the impact of pesticides on bees

Professor Dave Goulson’s research into the impact of pesticides on bumblebees has been widely cited in the media, and has led governments to take action to better protect insects

Find out more about our pesticide research