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University of Sussex and Radio Times partner to launch The Screen Test

30 May 2023

Sussex is partnering with Radio Times, to launch The Screen Test, a public survey which will explore the role of TV and radio in society today.

“Wilding Radio” from Sussex Uni and Knepp first of its kind

26 May 2023

A brand-new online radio platform that will broadcast ‘nothing but nature’ on its airwaves has been launched by the University of Sussex

Brighton & Hove Albion Chief Executive to receive University of Sussex honorary degree

25 May 2023

Brighton & Hove Albion’s Chief Executive, an acclaimed artist, two parliamentary peers, an engineer and an academic to receive honorary degrees.

University of Sussex joins coalition urging investment managers to halt support for fossil fuels

22 May 2023

Sussex is among a number of universities who have today issued a letter to the asset management industry urging them not to support fossil fuels.

From L-R: Sussex's Allan Spencer; Lucy Hughes – founder of MarinaTex and Sussex alumna; winner Alizee Compson; winner Katya Jeppesen Frank; winner Rosa McKenzie; Sussex's Dr Shova Thapa Karki; - Darren Tenkorang – Founder of TRIM-IT

University of Sussex announces Pitch for the Planet winners 2023

26 April 2023

Winners announced: eco-shields for seawalls, campus re-fill stations & the development of hair trimmings to be used as an alternative to polystyrene.

Rights of Nature triumphs once again. Ecuadorian court suspends $3bn Llurimagua project to protect biodiverse land

12 April 2023

Mining activity in Llurimagua must be suspended on grounds of Rights of Nature.

University of Sussex 1st in the world for Development Studies

University of Sussex named number one in the world for Development Studies for seventh consecutive year

22 March 2023

QS World University Rankings by Subject positions University of Sussex number one in the world for Development Studies for seventh consecutive year.

Erin James, University of Sussex’s ‘Stuart Hall Fellow’, to perform at Brighton Festival

21 March 2023

University of Sussex's recently named Stuart Hall Fellow, local artist Erin James, to perform at this year's Brighton Festival.

Sussex is top university for sustainable food and education

8 March 2023

University of Sussex scores 100% in Sustainable Food and Education for Sustainable Development categories in the 2022/23 People & Planet League.

University of Sussex appoints new Chaplain

7 March 2023

The University of Sussex has appointed James Croft as the new University Chaplain and Lead Faith Advisor

University of Sussex community raises £64,000 to support staff and students affected by Ukraine War

24 February 2023

Almost £64,000 raised by the University of Sussex and its community to support hardship bursaries for students affected by war

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University of Sussex unveiled as official Higher Education Partner, for Brighton Festival 2023

23 February 2023

The University has, for the first time, been announced as the official Higher Education Partner for the Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival 2023.

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University of Sussex announces new 10-year Fellowship Programme for Jewish and Holocaust Studies

27 January 2023

The University of Sussex is announcing, on Holocaust Memorial Day, a new ten-year Fellowship Programme in Jewish and Holocaust Studies

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It’s celebration time at the University of Sussex’s Winter Graduation

26 January 2023

1,697 students from the University of Sussex celebrate graduation during six winter ceremonies and Sussex honors Brighton local, Andy Winter.

A dynamic star cluster that lies within a nebula 200,000 light years away.

Space collaboration including Sussex scientist makes icy discovery which sheds light on the building blocks of life

24 January 2023

James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) study sees scientists measure the darkest, coldest regions of space so far, 500 light-years from Earth.

Two scientists wearing black goggles aligning laser lines in the Quantum Physics laboratory at the University of Sussex

University of Sussex launches new online Masters in Quantum Technology Applications and Management

17 January 2023

The MSc – the first of its kind in the UK – is the latest addition to the suite of online qualifications offered by the University of Sussex.

University of Sussex alumni recognised in King’s New Year Honours list

4 January 2023

Four members of the University of Sussex community have been recognised by His Majesty King Charles III in his first New Year’s Honours list

Boosting Biodiversity on Campus

2 December 2022

Professor Dave Goulson & Dr Beth Nicholls explain the importance of increasing biodiversity.

Students attending a workshop for the dissection of Toni Crews

Students and staff praise brave mum who gave her body for public dissection

1 December 2022

Medical and allied health students and staff pay tribute to a “selfless” young mother, whose extraordinary gift to science will educate millions.

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University of Sussex announced as education partner for Turner Prize 2023 at Towner Eastbourne

16 November 2022

The University is partnering with Towner on an education programme for the 2023 Turner Prize, which is hosted in Sussex for the first time next year.