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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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Unlocking our potential

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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Our University

"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

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

Celebrating the winners of this year’s Sussex Awards

8 May 2025

On Tuesday 6 May we held the first-ever Sussex Awards ceremony on campus at the Attenborough Centre

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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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