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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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Academic freedom and lawful freedom of speech

21 October 2021

A statement from the University on academic freedom and lawful freedom of speech.

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Better World: A Celebration of Sussex

21 October 2021

Celebrations for the University's 60th anniversary began with the 'Better World: A Celebration of Sussex' event, focusing on sustainability.

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University of Sussex academics join campaign urging Boris Johnson to push for critical COP outcomes

21 October 2021

Benjamin Sovacool joined fellow climate and ecology scientists, environmentalists and MPs in presenting a letter to the home of the UK Prime Minister

Sussex energy experts respond to UK Government's major net zero policy announcements

20 October 2021

Experts within our Science Policy Research Unit analyse new proposals regarding the UK's energy supply and heating within homes

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Decade delay in investing in steel industry technology could double sector’s contribution to global carbon output

22 October 2021

The sector's emission commitment could double from current estimates if no action taken over next 5 years to phase out carbon-intensive blast furnaces

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Going off the Rails: research reveals ecological impact of rail transport on UK bat species

20 October 2021

New research reveals that passing trains can reduce bat activity by 30-50% leaving rail-side habitats unsuitable for up to two thirds of the night.

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Better World: A Celebration of Sussex

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University of Sussex academics join campaign urging Boris Johnson to push for critical COP outcomes

Sussex energy experts respond to UK Government's major net zero policy announcements

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Decade delay in investing in steel industry technology could double sector’s contribution to global carbon output

Going off the Rails: research reveals ecological impact of rail transport on UK bat species

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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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Academic freedom and lawful freedom of speech

Better World: A Celebration of Sussex

Our people

University of Sussex academics join campaign urging Boris Johnson to push for critical COP outcomes

Sussex energy experts respond to UK Government's major net zero policy announcements

Our research

Decade delay in investing in steel industry technology could double sector’s contribution to global carbon output

Going off the Rails: research reveals ecological impact of rail transport on UK bat species

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