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Exploring ‘Wicked Sustainability Problems’ at Sussex

15 January 2024

This research workshop series explores key sustainability challenges through 'wicked problems,' piloting a potential cross-campus module.

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University of Sussex Open Research Technologies Hub launch

7 November 2023

The new University of Sussex Open Research Technologies Hub will launch on 14 November to develop and promote Open Research practices.

Putting culture on the map for its transformative potential

6 October 2023

Research from the University of Sussex shows that creative practices, including art, design, games and performance support positive eco-change.

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New primer on Open Source Hardware to help accelerate the adoption of Open Science

25 August 2023

A new primer on Open Source Hardware (OSH) aims to promote the adoption, use and development of OSH for research and science innovation.

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AI for a Better World? – Summer of Research workshop explores key topics in AI and sustainability research

1 August 2023

Researchers across campus explored crucial questions at the intersection of AI and sustainability during first Summer of Research celebrations

SSRP Round 8 funding opportunity is now open!

21 June 2023

Sussex & IDS researchers here's your chance to apply for funding to help tackle sustainability challenges as we approach the mid-point of Agenda 2030

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Transforming our region through a South Coast sustainability research system

31 May 2023

Join SSRP researchers working on sustainable land use systems to coordinate wider regional action and help the South Coast become more sustainable

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Celebrating a scholarship

7 March 2023

Meet recent engineering graduates Sana and Uchenna, whose Sussex experience was transformed by a scholarship

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Free film screening for International Women’s Day to examine the role of gender in science

27 February 2023

The Schools of Engineering and Informatics and Life Sciences are co-hosting a screening of the film Picture a Scientist

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Hackathon 2023: Sussex students run 24-hour coding marathon

27 February 2023

On 18 and 19 February 2023, the HackSussex Hackathon returned after a pandemic-induced hiatus with more than 150 attendees

Looking for (extra) funding to increase sustainability research with impact?

21 February 2023

You might be eligible to apply to two small grants funding opportunities offered by SSRP who support interdisciplinary Sussex sustainability research

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Product Design students propose a new campus commercial signage system

10 February 2023

Second-year undergraduate Product Design students were challenged to design new concepts for campus commercial signage

Global Design Challenge to return in January for Engineering and Informatics Students

9 January 2023

Global Design Challenge (GDC) will return in the January Intersemester Week, Monday 16-Friday 20 January 2023. It is a unique compulsory module for...

Sussex researchers launch new 'Concept Analytics Lab' to investigate link between linguistics and human thinking

13 December 2022

SSRP-supported project uses innovative tools to understand the human mind by analysing conceptual layering in texts incl. energy and recycling habits

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EngInf and MPS enjoy LGBTQ+ STEM Day Celebrations

28 November 2022

Friday 18th November was LGBTQ+ STEM Day. This day was created to celebrate the achievements of LGBTQ+ people in STEM, and to recognise the...

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Time for action: SSRP Week kickstarts new phase for sustainability research with impact

20 October 2022

Coinciding with COP27, the Sussex Sustainability Research Programme is hosting an exciting week of events in November celebrating its Phase II launch

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School of Engineering and Informatics PhD Symposium 2022

3 August 2022

The 4th Annual Engineering and Informatics PhD Symposium took place last week in Chichester I.

Student Society update: Equality in Engineering now Everyone in Engineering

2 August 2022

The School of Engineering and Informatics encourages our students in their work to promote a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion.

Supporting career development and recognition with the Technician Commitment

12 July 2022

Find out how we are focusing on visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for technicians

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23 June was International Women in Engineering Day (INWED)

23 June 2022

INWED aims to raise the profile of women in Engineering, and encourage more women to join the Engineering profession