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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.
Arriving with a Big Bang: new physics-inspired art installation comes to Brighton
Art installation 'HALO' recreates the conditions shortly after the Big Bang and is coming to Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts in May 2020.
University of Sussex partners with Shakespeare’s Globe for two-day festival
Sussex experts are working with Shakespeare’s Globe to deliver a festival exploring the performance of race on the Shakespearean stage.
Sussex marks LGBT History Month on and off campus
During February, events will be taking place both on and off campus to mark LGBT History Month.
Run with #TeamSussex for mental health research - last free spaces
Last free spaces for 2020 Brighton marathon, 10k and 50K bike ride
We love to ride our bicycles, figures show
Sussex staff love to ride their bicycles to work, the latest figures show: hundreds saddled up in 2019 for cycling initiatives run by Love to Ride.
Plans for new campus housing and student facilities to go on show
Find out more in February at Brighton’s Jubilee library or at the University of Sussex library on campus.
Plans for new campus housing and student facilities to go on show at Jubilee library
See plans for new student housing and facilities on the Sussex campus, at Brighton's Jubilee library from Sat 25-Sun 26 Jan and on Sat 1 Feb.
A celebration of diversity at Winter Graduation
More than 3,500 degrees and diplomas will be awarded at the University of Sussex’s Winter Graduation ceremonies this week.
University of Sussex to award honorary degrees to four figures making a difference to both science and society
A world-renowned neuroscientist and a former cabinet minister are among those being awarded honorary degrees during Winter Graduation.
University of Sussex unveils plans for new campus housing and student facilities
The University has submitted a planning application for a new development that will double the amount of student housing on the West Slope.