University news
Celebrations turn virtual for Sussex’s Class of 2020
Innovative digital content is helping students to celebrate their achievements remotely while graduation ceremonies are postponed.
New action plan to promote LGBT equality at Sussex
A new action plan highlights some of the key areas of work to promote LGBT equality that the University will be focusing on over the next three years.
University of Sussex joins national effort to help under-represented young people access university during pandemic
The Uni4Me project brings together 250 online activities from 50 organisations in the higher education (HE) sector including the University of Sussex.
University rises up global rankings
The University of Sussex has risen up newly published global rankings in six academic subjects.
New collaborative Covid-19 projects get green light
The University of Sussex has approved a number of projects to address the challenges and opportunities arising from the Covid-19 pandemic.
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.
Major investors back disruptive new player in quantum computing race
Professor Winfried Hensinger and Dr Sebastian Weidt launch their new quantum computing company 'Universal Quantum' with backing from major investors.
University of Sussex ranked in world’s top 250
The University of Sussex has been named as one of the world’s top 250 universities by an influential, international ranking.
New wildflowers now blooming on campus
Hundreds of students still living on campus during the coronavirus pandemic have been enjoying splashes of colour provided by wildflowers.
Sussex awarded University of Sanctuary status
The University of Sussex has been awarded the title of University of Sanctuary, in recognition of its efforts to welcome and support forced migrants.
Archive keen to capture life in the time of Covid-19
A Mass Observation Archive call-out for coronavirus stories and 12 May diaries has led to a flood of enquiries.
University of Sussex and Zhejiang Gongshang University to establish a Joint Institute in Artificial Intelligence
The University of Sussex and Zhejiang Gongshang University in Hangzhou, China have established a joint institute in artificial intelligence (AI).
From the ashes of disaster
Universities are particularly vulnerable to the effects of Covid-19 and need a creative response, writes Adam Tickell
How Sussex is staying physically, digitally and mentally fit in a pandemic
Sussex students and staff have been responding to the Covid-19 crisis in remarkable and heart-warming ways.
Symptoms, sanitising, swabs, shopping ...?
Sussex academics are sharing their knowledge and expertise on how to cope and what to expect during the Covid-19 pandemic.
University of Sussex becomes first to install aerobic digester, reducing food waste produced by 70%
Sussex has become the first university in the UK to install an aerobic digester, reducing food waste produced by 70% in an initial trial.
International Women's Day 2020: quiz answers revealed
We reveal the answers to our International Women's Day quiz from the weekend, exploring nearby spots with links to the equality movement.
International Women’s Day 2020
This International Women's Day, the University of Sussex is celebrating the lives and achievements of some incredible women with local...
Four years at the top: University of Sussex named best in the world for development studies for fourth year running
Sussex has been ranked best in the world for development studies for the fourth consecutive year, in the 2020 QS World University Rankings by Subject.