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University of Sussex releases plan to become one of the world’s most sustainable universities

The University of Sussex has outlined ambitious plans to achieve a net zero carbon footprint of its entire operations within 15 years.

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Giving babies a better start

Thanks to research at the Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS), the outlook for premature babies around the world is much brighter.

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University of Sussex named best in world for student diversity by students

14 October 2021

The University has been awarded the Global Award for Student Diversity in the Study Portals Global Satisfaction Awards 2021

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University of Sussex Provost to speak at Greater Brighton City Region climate change conference

12 October 2021

Prof Rachel Mills will discuss the city region’s investment plan to become a leader in the UK’s green industrial revolution and transition to net zero

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"My heart aches for my family"

8 October 2021

University of Sussex Chevening Scholar Hadia faced the most difficult decision of her life when she left Afghanistan.

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Students partner with Mental Health Foundation for digital campaign

5 October 2021

Sussex students teamed up with the Mental Health Foundation for another online campaign to raise awareness around mental health during Welcome Week.

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Green with envy? Fish might be able to distinguish colour more effectively than humans

14 October 2021

New study reveals the simplistic efficiency of vertebrate vision in comparison to mammals.

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Lockdown wellbeing: children who spent more time in nature fared best

14 October 2021

Study finds children from affluent families tended to have increased their connection to nature during the pandemic more than less affluent peers

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University of Sussex named best in world for student diversity by students

University of Sussex Provost to speak at Greater Brighton City Region climate change conference

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"My heart aches for my family"

Students partner with Mental Health Foundation for digital campaign

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Green with envy? Fish might be able to distinguish colour more effectively than humans

Lockdown wellbeing: children who spent more time in nature fared best

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University of Sussex releases plan to become one of the world’s most sustainable universities

Giving babies a better start

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University of Sussex named best in world for student diversity by students

University of Sussex Provost to speak at Greater Brighton City Region climate change conference

Our people

"My heart aches for my family"

Students partner with Mental Health Foundation for digital campaign

Our research

Green with envy? Fish might be able to distinguish colour more effectively than humans

Lockdown wellbeing: children who spent more time in nature fared best

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