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University of Sussex named among best in the country for range of subjects

1 October 2020

American Studies, Art History, Drama, Dance and Cinematics, Criminology and Education ranked top ten in the Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021.

Lockdown at home less stressful than school for children with SEND, new study finds

2 September 2020

The majority of children with SEND felt less stress and anxiety away from school and at home during lockdown, according to a survey of parent carers.

SEND back to school: New study to help ease school return for children with special educational needs

10 August 2020

Sussex academics launch a new study to help schools prepare for the return of children with special educational needs under Covid-19 restrictions

Mental health concerns: New survey finds majority of LGBTQ+ community showing signs of stress and depression

6 August 2020

More than two-thirds of LGBTQ+ people exhibited significant symptoms of depression during lockdown, a new study reveals.

New evidence review: the implications of contact for the well-being of children and young people

31 July 2020

Prof Janet Boddy co-authors new review into contact following placement in care and identifies best practice based on evidence from 49 recent studies.

Graduation 2020: "I did not always believe that I was intelligent enough to go to university"

24 July 2020

Home schooling provided social work graduate Rosy Guroo with a strong work ethic but also self-doubt about her educational development.

Graduation 2020: "I thought my anxiety would be a barrier from attending university"

23 July 2020

Having come to terms with her anxiety at university, Amy Knight now uses her experiences to be a strong advocate for mental wellbeing provision.

Four outstanding students celebrate winning MacQuitty Prize

16 July 2020

An unprecedented number of students will benefit from the generosity of a Sussex alumnus after achieving exceptional final results.

Sussex students support youth project Role Models during lockdown

12 June 2020

Due to the lockdown and closure of all schools across the country, the student-led project, Role Models, has pivoted quickly to keep supporting the...

Lockdown through a child’s eyes: University creates online gallery for children’s art in the time of coronavirus

12 June 2020

The Centre for Innovation and Research in Childhood and Youth (CIRCY) is inviting children and young people to take part in a community arts project.