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University of Sussex ranked 8th in the UK and joint 26th in the world for sustainability

5 December 2023

University of Sussex ranked 8th in UK and joint 26th in the world in QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2024, up from joint 55th last year.

Harvey Platt co-creator of Floom Creative, outside with trees in the background

Harvey’s story: “We ensure our sustainability credentials are at the forefront of what we do.”

28 November 2023

Harvey graduated from the Business School in 2019. We catch up with him to hear how he and a friend formed successful business venture Floom Creative.

Professor Gilly Forrester timing a young visitor taking part in the Great Ape Challenge

This year’s Lewes STEM Fair welcomed 1200 visitors

27 November 2023

The fair included exhibitions from various Sussex science departments

Helen Cammock stands in front of the artwork on an external wall at top of University of Sussex Student Centre. The text is painted in white and set against a bright teal background, and reads: whisper tones vibrate foundations

Turner Prize-winner unveils brand new artwork at University of Sussex

23 November 2023

The artwork by Turner Prize-winning artist, Helen Cammock is the first new piece of permanent public art on the Sussex campus in decades.

Headline banner with COP28 text with dates of conference, location, Dubai

University of Sussex Business School co-hosts Pavilion at COP28 as part of Just North project

23 November 2023

The University of Sussex Business School partners with Just North, a climate action project exploring Arctic economic decision-making, at COP28, Dubai

A collage with headshots of Professors Dave Goulson, Ian Scoones, Anil Seth and Benjamin Sovacool

Sussex researchers once again recognised in Highly Cited Researchers list

21 November 2023

Four professors from the University of Sussex have been recognised as world-leading researchers after being named on the Highly Cited Researchers list

‘Maths anxiety’ causes students to disengage

17 November 2023

A new Sussex study has revealed that ‘maths anxiety’ can lead to disengagement and create significant barriers to learning.

Elle Batehup: “I helped to create a visitors’ pack for the Turner Prize”

16 November 2023

Art History student Elle Batehup's summer internship led to an exciting opportunity supporting one of the UK's most prestigious visual art awards.

Volunteer consuls helping to keep Sussex alumni connected

16 November 2023

At Sussex we are fortunate to have a committed group of volunteer alumni ‘consuls’ who live outside the UK and act as ambassadors for the University.

Group of students seated and standing posing with their 3D models

Open Research Technologies Hub delivers first course on the principles and practice of 3D printing

14 November 2023

Focusing on theory as well as hands on experience, participants learned how to use 3D printing to create their own solutions for research challenges