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All aboard the Sussex Brain Bus!

13 March 2023

Locals invited to the official launch of the Sussex Brain Bus at Hove Lawns on Friday 24 March. Event aims to raise awareness about dementia research.

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New scanner that could 'revolutionise healthcare' at Clinical Imaging Sciences Centre

14 September 2022

A new lightweight MRI scanner, which could revolutionise healthcare, arrived at the Clinical Imaging Sciences Centre (CISC) on Friday 19 August.

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Science shared at the seafront at successful Soapbox Science event

30 May 2022

Around 3,000 beachgoers saw scientists take to their soapboxes on Brighton and Hove seafront on 21 May.

You are invited to a celebration of Neuroscience research

Sussex Neuroscience celebrate research with family-friendly event

25 May 2022

Scientists at the University of Sussex are celebrating Neuroscience research at a free family-friendly event.

Professor Jonathan Bacon remembered at special memorial event

20 April 2022

The life and work of the late Professor Jonathan Bacon was celebrated at an event on Friday 8 April.

International Women’s Day: staff wellbeing session focus on women health

8 March 2022

The Schools of Life Sciences and Engineering and Informatics are co-hosting an online event as part of series of talks for staff wellbeing.

Life Sciences releases podcast series in celebration of International Women’s Day

8 March 2022

To celebrate International Women’s Day, the School of Life Sciences has released podcasts featuring women scientists with ties to the School.

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Life Sciences to mark LGBTQ+ History Month with online book group event

4 February 2022

To celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month, the School of Life Sciences is running a special online book group event.

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Scientists design low-cost technique to improve microscopes used in Neuroscience research

1 February 2022

Researchers have designed a low-cost, easily implemented, and openly accessible technique to improve two-photon microscopes.

A Soapbox Science demonstration on Brighton seafront

Call for speakers: Soapbox Science returns

16 December 2021

Share your science and inspire the public at the next Soapbox Science event on 21 May 2022.

Black History Month: Celebrating the work of Dr Mahmoud Maina

19 October 2021

In marking Black History Month, the School of Life Sciences is highlighting the work of Dr Mahmoud Maina to advance science in Africa.

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Green with envy? Fish might be able to distinguish colour more effectively than humans

14 October 2021

New study reveals the simplistic efficiency of vertebrate vision in comparison to mammals.

Sussex Drug Discovery Centre appoints Professor John Spencer as new Director

7 September 2021

Professor John Spencer has been appointed as the new Director of the Sussex Drug Discovery Centre (SDDC) within the School of Life Sciences.

Sussex Programme for Quantum Research website

The Sussex Programme for Quantum Research launches new website

5 July 2021

Take a virtual wander to see the latest news, current projects and applications of quantum technologies taking place at the University of Sussex.

Sussex Medical Robotics team successfully performed a live demonstration of their custom-built Neuro-surgical robot

21 June 2021

Sussex Medical Robotics is a student team at the University of Sussex. They have been working on a robotic arm to achieve precision in medical surgery

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Researchers call for greater support of African neuroscience research after two-decade analysis

15 June 2021

With the world’s largest human genetic diversity, Sussex experts believe Africa is vital to help progress neuroscience research.

Sussex neuroscientist wins multimillion-pound grant to investigate visual processing

17 May 2021

A neuroscientist at the University of Sussex has received a £3 million grant from the largest medical charity in the world.

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International Women’s Day: free film screening to explore why women are still a minority in science

11 February 2021

The Schools of Life Sciences and Engineering and Informatics are co-hosting an online screening of the film Picture a Scientist.

Once bitten, twice shy: Researchers explore the neurology of why one bad curry could put us off for life