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New study reveals impact of plastic on small mammals, as four out of seven species identified as ‘plastic positive’

1 July 2022

Researchers investigating the exposure of small mammals to plastics found traces in the faeces of more than half of the species examined.

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The Sussex researchers who used international collaboration and 3D printing to stem PPE shortages in Nigeria

27 June 2022

A recently published paper explains how Sussex researchers and partners in Nigeria used open-source designs and 3D printing to address a PPE shortage.

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University of Sussex research answers global challenges, as review identifies its ‘world-leading’ quality

12 May 2022

A major review of UK research, the REF 2021, found that 89% of University of Sussex research is ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’.

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Thirty years of climate research funding has overlooked the potential of experimental transformative technologies

3 May 2022

New study reveals the technologies and academic disciplines that are being overlooked by research funders in the global fight against climate change

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Sussex scientists identify new molecular strategies for tackling aggressive form of leukaemia

21 April 2022

By exploring the interactions of an overactive protein in cancer cells, researchers believe they may have found a potential new target for treatment.

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The threat posed to climate change policies by the rise of the populist right

14 April 2022

Authoritarian nationalist populists have a systemic tendency to create significant negative effect on climate policies when in government

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Treatment which ‘switches off’ cancer cells and limits growth, could make aggressive brain tumour easier to treat

11 April 2022

Researchers believe they may have found a way to reduce the speed at which glioblastoma progresses, and strengthen existing treatments.

New research casts doubt on environmental benefits of hybrid working

7 April 2022

New study reveals most remote workers in England before the pandemic travelled further each week than office-based workers despite taking fewer trips

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Sun shines on the richest: New study explores how to make solar PV viable for all

4 April 2022

More government support with greater flexibility is needed to make solar panels viable option for elderly homeowners, student renters and the disabled

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Stephen Hawking’s famous black hole paradox solved after hair-raising discovery

17 March 2022

Sussex scientists help show that black holes are more complex than previously thought and resolve Hawking’s 46-year-old Black Hole Information Paradox

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Small garden? No problem! Researchers prove that ‘mini-meadows’ can make rich habitats for pollinators

15 March 2022

With the help of citizen scientists, Sussex researchers have proven that a space of just 4m2 is enough to provide a rich habitat for pollinators.

Two thirds of people who took part in The Kindness Test think the pandemic has made people kinder

9 March 2022

University of Sussex and BBC Radio 4 reveal results of the world’s largest study of kindness

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Research demonstrates high value 'injurious weeds' can bring to pollinators and biodiversity

8 March 2022

A study by Sussex researchers, funded by Rowse Honey, demonstrates a higher number of pollinators visiting weeds compared to DEFRA recommended plants.

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New book helps draw the links between Russia, Ukraine, kleptocracy and Londongrad

2 March 2022

The Centre for the Study of Corruption is publishing a timely book: Understanding Corruption: how corruption works in practice.

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A clown in an empty circus: How brands can tackle trolling by taking away the enabling audience

28 February 2022

A new study suggests social media platforms can curb anti-social online behaviour by managing the socio-technical networks that facilitate trolling

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Take a trip on the Dreamachine: get your free ticket for critically acclaimed immersive experience

16 February 2022

Consciousness experts at the University of Sussex have worked with award-winning artists and musicians to develop a unique immersive live experience

SSRP Director contributes to authoritative new book on Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation

15 February 2022

Prof Alcamo is among other globally-recognised experts in their field to contribute chapters to comprehensive educational book "Our Warming Planet".

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Business School performs well in latest Research.com rankings

14 February 2022

Research.com ranks the Business School 10th in the UK for economics and finance and 20th for business and management.

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New review calls for radical action on stark ethnic inequalities across healthcare

14 February 2022

A review into ethnic inequalities in healthcare co-authored by a University of Sussex academic has revealed inequalities across a range of services.

Lead author of the paper, Dr Thomas Barrett, in the Quantum Systems and Devices laboratory at the University of Sussex

Quantum tech in space? Sussex scientists design remote monitoring system for inaccessible quantum devices

11 February 2022

Operating quantum technology in challenging environments, such as space, has moved a significant step forward after physicists working at the...