University news
Ceremony marks completion of East Slope student village
At an official ribbon-cutting ceremony, contractors Balfour Beatty formally handed over the East Slope student residences to the University of Sussex.
Royal Marines receive donation of 1,000 University of Sussex face shields for mass vaccination programme
The face shields will be used by the Royal Marines, should they be required to assist with the roll-out of the mass vaccination programme nationwide.
University of Sussex and Santander sign new three-year agreement
The agreement, which is the fourth in succession, will provide £199,500 across the period, enabling a range of programmes supporting students.
University of Sussex and BARBRI partner up to prepare law students for the new solicitors’ exam
The university has partnered with a global legal education provider to offer a comprehensive preparation programme for the new solicitors' exam.
Sussex reaffirms commitment to inclusive environment with new policy on transitioning
The new Transitioning at Work policy sets out the University’s support for staff who wish to transition while employed at Sussex.
New forced migrant scholarship to support Masters study
A new postgraduate scholarship is being introduced to support a forced migrant student to take a Masters course at the University of Sussex.
Leading academics name Sussex among top 200 universities worldwide
The University has been included in the Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings for the first time.
University of Sussex signs up to a quantum future
The University of Sussex has joined the quantum race by making Universal Quantum its latest spin-out company signing.
£1.1 million boost for Sussex quantum team leading the green tech revolution
Sussex quantum scientists have won government funding worth £1.1 million - alongside their industry partners - to develop electric battery sensors.
New Sussex Innovation Forum to boost region’s sustainability, wellbeing and economy
Businesses and community groups are being invited to help deliver the innovation required to make Sussex net zero.
Sussex rises up global scientific research rankings
The University has risen 27 places to its highest global position in the Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities since 2016.
Engineers ready to supply local business and organisations with high-quality PPE
Not-for-profit ClickShieldUS are able to produce at least 1,000 shields a week to supply local businesses and organisations.
Roche acquires Sussex-based Enterprise Therapeutics’ treatment programme for cystic fibrosis in £75million deal
The multinational healthcare company has acquired a portfolio for the treatment of cystic fibrosis and other respiratory diseases.
University of Sussex named among best in the country for range of subjects
American Studies, Art History, Drama, Dance and Cinematics, Criminology and Education ranked top ten in the Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021.
University leaders give Covid assurances to the city
Professor Adam Tickell and Professor Debra Humphris have stressed their institutions’ commitment to public health during these challenging times.
Sussex joins ‘Trans Rights are Human Rights’ initiative
The University of Sussex has joined a nationwide Stonewall initiative to highlight support for trans rights in the UK.
When you can't hug a human ...
There are many wonderful trees on the University of Sussex campus. Now's a good time to get to know them better.
New Student Centre to offer a focal point for student life on campus
Construction of the shell of the Student Centre building was completed in June and tendering is underway for the internal fit-out.
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.