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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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"The Kafkaesque investigation into our university looks like political scapegoating"

28 March 2025

The Office for Students' so-called investigation into the University I represent was flawed and politically motivated.

A message from the Vice-Chancellor following the Office for Students' report

27 March 2025

Our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sasha Roseneil, shares a message following the Office for Students' report.

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Our people

Jane Harvell appointed as Chair of Research Libraries UK

24 April 2025

Jane Harvell, University Librarian and Director of the Library, Culture and Heritage Division has been appointed as the new Chair of RLUK

Professor Máiréad Dunne elected as Fellow of Academy of Social Sciences

1 April 2025

Professor Dunne is on the list of 64 outstanding social scientists joining the Fellowship this spring.

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Our research

All ears: new study reveals dogs ‘eavesdrop’ on humans

14 April 2025

A study from scientists at Sussex and the University of Lincoln shows that dogs may be able to understand human speech better than previously thought.

University of Sussex scientists among winners of prestigious Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics

8 April 2025

Scientists from Sussex are among the thousands of researchers worldwide honoured with the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics

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