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From a celebration of Sussex's 60th anniversary and highly-regarded leadership scholarships to innovative international research, expert views on topical subjects and student, staff and alumni collaborations, our community is creating impact for future generations. Read their features below.

A formula for life

As Sussex strives to become one of the most sustainable universities in the world, our international research is providing innovative communication solutions for farmers in conflict zones and mathematical modelling to boost sustainable crop yields in Ukraine.

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Sussex at 60

In 1961, the University of Sussex received its Royal Charter and became the first 'Golden Age' university in the UK. Join us in celebrating our diamond anniversary.

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Challenging the status quo

Find out how the prestigious Chevening scholarship at Sussex has been providing life-changing education to tomorrow’s leaders.

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Opinion: The kindness of strangers

An act of human kindness carries a certain weight that few other deeds can. Professor Robin Banerjee explores what it means to be kind and, particularly at the present moment, why it matters.

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History lessons

Professor Margaretta Jolly’s research on oral history from members of the UK Women’s Liberation Movement offers lessons in respectful listening and the power of coalitions for today’s international activists.

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Opinion: Would you believe it?

Freedom of the press is a civil liberty threatened by the rise of fake news. Professor Ivor Gaber looks at where it all went wrong, and considers the future of political journalism.

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Digital futures

As technological advances rapidly affect the way we live and work today, Professor Jacqueline O'Reilly looks at what the future holds for employees and employers around the world.

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Opinion: The fight against cronyism

Professor Liz David-Barrett discusses how her research helps policy-makers to pinpoint the risk of corruption in public procurement.

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Together we’re stronger

The Sussex Connector Programme has seen students, staff and alumni work together to enhance life experiences on campus and beyond.

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Beneath the canopy

From the mighty oaks and rare English elms that pre-date the University to those planted in memory of loved ones, we celebrate some of the beautiful trees populating the Sussex campus.

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Treasures of the Keep

From a 15th century version of a Benedictine monk’s chronicle to hundreds of people’s diaries documenting what they did on 12 May 2021, we take a glimpse into the archives of the University’s Special Collections.

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