People features
This Sussex Life. MA student Louise Harman: “Curiosity brought me to Bob. I felt I was there for him."
Louise Harman, MA student in Literature and Philosophy, is raising money for Age UK after sharing a personal story about grief, love and connection.
University of Sussex and BARBRI partner up to prepare law students for the new solicitors’ exam
The university has partnered with a global legal education provider to offer a comprehensive preparation programme for the new solicitors' exam.
New Covid-19 asymptomatic testing site to open at University of Sussex
An asymptomatic testing site, using lateral flow tests, is launching at the University of Sussex.
This Sussex Life. Mariyana Bushara: "It's better to help people at the first signs of depression."
Mariyana Bushara, Organisational Development Adviser at Sussex, is currently supporting the development of a staff well-being hub.
This Sussex Life. Student Jordi Carter: “I went from performing in the ACCA to doing it in my kitchen”
Jordi Carter, third-year Drama and Film Studies undergraduate, describes the challenges (and unexpected benefits) of studying under COVID-19.
Award win for astrophysicist using data to tackle the effects of climate change
A Sussex astrophysicist is using his skills to calculate where to plant trees to reduce flood risk. And he's won a major sustainability award for it.
$50,000 funding win for anti-corruption team
Professor Liz David Barrett, director of the Centre for the Study of Corruption, and her team mates won a prize from the International Monetary Fund.
Muratha Sottatipreedawong: ‘The 2+2 programme enabled me to graduate from two universities’
Muratha Sottatipreedawong has gained a degree in biomedicine by studying at both Sussex and Mahidol University in Thailand.
Professor Claire Smith: "We need to understand what digital learning means in the new landscape."
Professor Claire Smith, Deputy Pro-Vice Chancellor for Education and Innovation, describes her vision for new learning experiences.
Robert Hutton, Director of Estates: “We have to take collective responsibility to find solutions”
Robert Hutton, Director of Estates, Facilities and Commercial Services, reflects on the plans and strategies to cope with Covid-19 on campus.
This Sussex Life. Drama graduate Bea Morris: "My role involves helping the museum to re-open post Covid-19."
University of Sussex drama graduate Bea Morris is finding inspiration during an eight-week internship with Ditchling Museum.
This Sussex Life. Rob Fowler: "It was important that we found a safe way to continue working."
Dr Rob Fowler, Head of Technical Services for Life Sciences, is among those helping to get campus open again safely during the Covid-19 pandemic.
This Sussex Life. Caroline Lehany: “This would have been our biggest ever graduation"
Caroline Lehany, Head of Graduation and Corporate Events, reflects on what has been a week of celebration.
Graduation 2020: the mixture of South Downs, the beach and the Lanes means there’s lots of explore at Sussex
Jade Samways has graduated with a first class degree in Psychology. She tells us why she loves Sussex and how her supervisor inspired her.
Graduation 2020: "Sussex has helped me to learn more about myself as a writer”
Shaznay Martin graduates this summer and hopes to own a production company focusing on black and brown women, and LGBT representation.
Dr Zahira Jaser, University of Sussex Business School: "It took great self-belief and courage to stand tall."
Dr Zahira Jaser reflects on how her first career in corporate banking is helping her to envision women in leadership roles.
This Sussex Life: MSc student James Bowyer: “I loved being on the Sussex StartUp programme”
James Bowyer developed his award-winning Reviso-ai, an online revision tool for students and researchers, while studying at Sussex.
Sussex psychologist provides vital public information in the fight against Covid-19
Professor John Drury has contributed an article towards the new ‘Coronavirus: The Science Explained’ website launched by UK Research & Innovation.
Help for families in turmoil, as free law advice clinic reopens
Sussex law students have re-opened their free legal advice clinic to members of the public. People can now access the clinic virtually.
This Sussex Life. Professor Kate O'Riordan: ‘My hope is to think more inclusively, collaboratively and locally'
Professor Kate O’Riordan talks about her journey from a thatching assistant to the new Dean-Elect of the School of Media, Arts and Humanities.