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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.
Sussex rises again in ranking of world’s greenest universities
The GreenMetric Ranking of World Universities for 2019 places Sussex 13th in the world out of 780 participating universities from 85 countries.
"The timpani fell over and bounced down the steps"
Novelist and Sussex alumnus Ian McEwan trawled his musical memories to introduce a special 50th anniversary concert on campus this month.
A "very Sussex" approach
The five recipients of the 2019 Sussex Spirit Education Award reveal their winning ways.
University of Sussex to host Landscape Innovation Conference for Sussex Wildlife Trust
A conference aiming to generate positive discussions about land use, community involvement & climate change will take place at Sussex in January.
University of Sussex pledges to welcome refugees
The University of Sussex has signed two co-ordinated pledges to welcome and support refugees.
University holds graduation ceremony in Qatar
The Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Center, in partnership with the University of Sussex, yesterday celebrated the second graduation ceremony for...