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First in the world for Development Studies for nine years running

The University of Sussex, in partnership with the Institute of Development Studies (IDS), has been ranked first in the world for Development Studies in the QS World University Rankings 2025.

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Discover research that's driving progress for our planet and its people, built on a belief that any challenge is only #ImpossibleUntilDone.

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Members of Sussex community honoured in King's Birthday Honours

20 June 2025

At least nine members of the Sussex community were honoured by His Majesty King Charles III in his recent Birthday Honours.

University of Sussex has been ranked in the top 5% globally for sustainability

19 June 2025

Sussex has been ranked in the top 5% globally and in the UK top 20 institutions for sustainability in the QS World University Rankings 2026.

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Professor Maria Fasli appointed as Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation)

29 May 2025

Professor Fasli is currently Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Essex

Jim Andrews appointed as new Chief Operating Officer and University Secretary

15 May 2025

Jim will join the University of Sussex on 15 September 2025

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Sussex world record discovery detecting electric fields has 'exciting' potential for real-world applications

11 June 2025

Sussex researchers’ world record discovery detects tiny electric fields 100-times more effectively – with potential to revolutionise brain scanning

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Sussex scientists find ‘off switch’ that could turbo-charge cancer immunotherapy and prolong lives

23 May 2025

Researchers have discovered that switching off a protein named LMTK3 in cancer cells with drugs could delay or prevent spread

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