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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...
Sussex to observe Transgender Day of Remembrance
The University is commemorating those who have been killed as a result of transphobic violence, with a vigil on campus and by flying the trans flag.
Sussex turns purple as part of disability campaign
Sussex is going purple to mark UK Disability History Month from 18 November-20 December, and celebrating with events and activities on campus.
Dare to be kind - University of Sussex shows the way
Kindness is the theme of Kind Rebellion, a performance of music, film and debate at University of Sussex’s Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts
Still defying boundaries five decades on
Fifty years ago this month Britain’s first campus-based university arts centre opened its doors at the University of Sussex.
Sussex law students help mother win discrimination case
University of Sussex's free law clinics re-open to clients, with news that two law students have helped a mother win an employment discrimination case
Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts to host top BBC political show
Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts will host an upcoming episode of BBC1 political debate show Question Time during the election campaign.
Colourful campus wildflower gardens meet ‘Bees’ Needs’
Colourful wildflower beds, as well as other measures to make the Sussex campus a welcome habitat for bees, have been recognised with a national award.
Stephen Bush joins University of Sussex as Political Writer in Residence
Stephen Bush, the award-winning journalist, has been appointed as the University of Sussex’s Political Writer in Residence.
Sussex among consortium awarded 19 studentships in multi-million pound BBSRC investment in bioscience
A consortium including the University of Sussex has successfully bid for a Doctoral Training Partnership grant funded by the BBSRC.
Sussex's Festival of Social Science events
Researchers from the University of Sussex prepare for eight events at the Economic and Social Research Council's (ESRC) Festival of Social Science
“You don’t need a degree in internet technology to use it”
Transformative Technology winners of the 2019 Education Awards describe how they have enhanced the learning experience for their students.