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Institute of Technology proposals take a step forward

17 May 2021

The University is part of a regional bid to deliver cutting-edge facilities for technical training focusing on digital and sustainable technologies.

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Ministers urged to relax Apprenticeship Levy rules and release billions to support young people into employment

10 May 2021

Ministers are being urged to relax the rules around the Apprenticeship Levy to allow for more flexible, targeted and regionally responsive funding.

National award renewal recognises Sussex’s commitment to gender equality

10 May 2021

The University’s bronze institutional Athena SWAN award has been renewed until 2026.

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"Energy, enthusiasm and open mindedness": Inside the Global Festival of Active Learning

27 April 2021

Last week saw the inaugural Global Festival of Active Learning, organised by the Active Learning Network, take place online.

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“It’s all about preserving relationships”: law students launch new peer mediation clinic

26 April 2021

Law students volunteering with the university’s award-winning law clinics are launching a mediation service to help their peers to resolve disputes.

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University named among the world’s best for helping to deliver global sustainability

21 April 2021

The University has been ranked 41st in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2021 out of 1,115 institutions.

Do you care about wildlife? Take part in this year’s City Nature Challenge!

12 April 2021

Get out and about on campus, in Brighton or in Sussex to spot wildlife and contribute to the Brighton and Eastern Downs City Nature Challenge.

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Eco-law: University of Sussex launches environmental justice law clinic

29 March 2021

Law students and experts at the University of Sussex have started a project to advise people in Brighton and Hove on environmental justice issues.

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High five: University of Sussex named best in the world for development studies for fifth year running

4 March 2021

The University has been number one in the QS World University Rankings by Subject for development studies for six out of the past seven years.

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University of Sussex appoints its first Director of Communications, Marketing and Advancement

25 February 2021

Emily Tofield has been appointed as the University of Sussex’s first Director of Communications, Marketing and Advancement.

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Royal Marines receive donation of 1,000 University of Sussex face shields for mass vaccination programme

10 December 2020

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 BARBRI partner up to prepare law students for the new solicitors’ exam

30 November 2020

The university has partnered with a global legal education provider to offer a comprehensive preparation programme for the new solicitors' exam.

Leading academics name Sussex among top 200 universities worldwide

10 November 2020

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

5 November 2020

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

4 November 2020

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

21 October 2020

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

15 October 2020

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

14 October 2020

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

9 October 2020

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

1 October 2020

American Studies, Art History, Drama, Dance and Cinematics, Criminology and Education ranked top ten in the Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021.