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Keep it simple: Exploring the precarious world of economic forecasting with Prof Michael Gasiorek
Prof Michael Gasiorek from the University of Sussex Business School is the latest guest on the Impacted podcast series about research for real change.
University of Sussex professor awarded OBE
A University of Sussex professor was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the New Year Honours 2021.
Sussex Professor to take up prestigious UUKi role
Professor Richard Follett has been selected as the next Chair of the UUKi sub-Saharan Africa Policy Network following an open selection process.
University of Sussex researcher secures ERC Consolidator grant
Thor Magnusson awarded ERC Consolidator grant for his 'Intelligent Instruments: Understanding 21st-Century AI Through Creative Music Technologies'.
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.
Energy experts respond to the Prime Minister's ten point net zero plan
Members of the Science Policy Research Unit analyse plans unveiled by the Prime Minister designed to reduce UK net carbon emissions to zero by 2050
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.
Join the kindness revolution..
Brought to you by the School of Psychology at Sussex, the Thinking Kindness tent at KindFest will explore the latest research on kindness.
Sussex student participates in BBC Radio 4 'Bookclub' with award-winning author
Third-year student Robert Furey joined a BBC radio discussion with Tayari Jones, award-winning author of An American Marriage.
Provost Saul Becker to retire from the University in Spring 2021
The University has today announced that its Provost, Saul Becker, will retire from the University in April 2021.
Carers Trust appoints world-leading young carers’ researcher as its first-ever Ambassador
Professor Saul Becker has been named as the first Ambassador in Carers Trust’s 29-year history.
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.
Overwhelmed young carers deserve more in post-Covid future, Prof Saul Becker tells Andrew Marr
The University's Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost says it's time to deliver a sea change for family carers and young carers.
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.
Professor awarded OBE for services to tackling neglected tropical diseases
Gail Davey, Professor of Epidemiology at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS), has been awarded an OBE in the 2020 Queen's Birthday Honours.
Emeritus Professor named IET Honorary Fellow in organisation's 150th birthday celebrations
Professor Bernard Weiss has been honoured with an Honorary Fellowship from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
$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.
Sussex researcher joins Leukaemia & Myeloma Research UK's Research Review Committee
A University of Sussex researcher has been appointed to the Research Review Committee for a UK charity committed to tackling blood cancer.