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Auschwitz visit inspires students' president to improve hate crime reporting on campus
USSU president Frida Gustafsson took part in a government-funded initiative to counter antisemitism in universities.
University of Sussex leading the way with new Fintech course
The University of Sussex is the first university in England to offer an undergraduate degree in Fintech.
Student house with a suffragette past
A blue plaque to commemorate a Brighton suffragette has been unveiled on a University-owned student residence.
Sussex wins agents’ award for Most Preferred University in the UK
The University has been recognised by international student recruitment agents for its high-quality education provision and the services it provides.
Giant tortoises “found” on campus
After decades of believing two substantial works of art by his father were lost, Nicholas Skeaping has finally met them at the University of Sussex.
University of Sussex has best political scene and nightlife, say students
Students have voted the University of Sussex best for political scene and nightlife in a new survey of British universities.
The Henry Moore mystery
An iconic Henry Moore sculpture once graced the University of Sussex landscape. Whatever happened to it?
University of Sussex filmmaker shortlisted for prestigious national award
A film made by Dr Piotr Cieplak has been shortlisted for the Arts and Humanities Research Council’s prestigious 2018 Research in Film Awards.
Sussex signs international statement of university principles
The University of Sussex has signed the Magna Charta Universitatum, a statement of the principles and values shared by more than 900 universities.
Joint statement from the University of Sussex and the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen)
The University of Sussex and the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) were founded in the 1960s and have renowned traditions for impactful...
University of Sussex joins Stonewall Diversity Champions programme
By joining the LGBT charity’s programme, Sussex hopes to create an inclusive and accepting campus environment for all students, staff and visitors.
University of Sussex brings a splash of colour to Brighton & Hove Pride
More than 80 students, staff and alumni will be celebrating Brighton & Hove Pride on Saturday (4 August) by taking part in the Pride Community Parade.
University to play key role in delivering Jersey Care Inquiry recommendation
The University is playing a major role in helping to implement a key recommendation from an inquiry and develop a social work degree course on Jersey.
University of Sussex to sign up to Race Equality Charter
The University of Sussex will be signing up to the Equality Challenge Unit’s (ECU) Race Equality Charter (REC) this autumn.
How Lord Attenborough brought a touch of glamour to Sussex
When Lord Olivier, Sir Dirk Bogarde and Noel Coward graced the stage of graduation.
Preparations hot up for second-ever Sussex Community Festival
It’s beginning to hot up for the University of Sussex’s second-ever Community Festival, which returns on Sunday 24 June.
Modules and rockers: Sussex campus plays host to 2018 edition of Brighton Modular Meet
One of the largest events of its kind brings together synth experimenters from Brighton and beyond in collaboration with Brighton Modular Sessions.
Medical school top UK institution in Young University Rankings
Brighton and Sussex Medical School is the top placed UK institution in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings.
Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts launch autumn season
The ACCA autumn programme contains a distinctive mix of music, digital installation, performance, unique film screenings, discussion and debate.
Locating female folklore: Sussex conference to celebrate the role of women in folk
Renowned folk singer Shirley Collins is to headline an event with a special reading of a new book and a Q & A.