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A Syrian farmer holds a handful of green beans

Summer of Research workshop will provide food for thought

10 April 2025

A workshop hosted by SSRP and the Sustainable Healthcare Group at the Centre for Equitable Global Health Research will be a feast of food research.

Food preparation in Northwest Syria. Photo: Syrian Academic Expertise

Stories of struggle, resilience and sustainable agriculture in Syria

10 April 2025

Two new podcast series shine a light on the work of NGOs in Syria and the lives of Syrian women during prolonged conflict in the country.

SSRP Spotlight Series: Sustainable Supply Chains and Governance

9 April 2025

Dr Qingxiu Bu, Reader in Global Law, tells us about working with the UN, influencing policy in China, and the benefits of interdisciplinary research.

SSRP Spotlight Series: Rainforest Protection and Medical Provision in Papua New Guinea

20 March 2025

Senior Research Fellow Jo Middleton tells us about their SSRP-funded research combining forest conservation and medical provision in Papua New Guinea.

SSRP Spotlight Series: Drought and HIV Treatment in South Africa

18 March 2025

Professor Collins Iwuji tells us about his research into the relationship between drought and HIV treatment and care in UMkhanyakude, South Africa.

SSRP celebrates International Women's Day 2025

7 March 2025

For International Women’s Day, SSRP is celebrating women researchers advancing gender equality in line with the theme of IWD 2025: Accelerate Action.

Students and staff prepare to plant a nuttery at the Sussex Forest Food Garden

Video: An Afternoon at the Sussex Forest Food Garden

6 March 2025

The Sussex Forest Food Garden is a hidden gem on our scenic campus. But what is it, exactly? On a sunny afternoon in early March, we went to find out.

Sussex Digital Humanities Lab to lead work on an innovative multispecies investigation

4 March 2025

Sussex Digital Humanities Lab part of EU consortium pioneering multispecies mapping to investigate a crisis of ecological knowledge across Europe.

Get to know SSRP Research Support Coordinator Gofaone Koorapetse

28 February 2025

She plays a vital role behind the scenes at SSRP... but what is Gofaone doing her PhD in? And who are her two favourite authors? Read on.

Four people leaning over the side of a boat with scientific equipment to scoop up seawater and measure it for eDNA

Here for Sussex: how our research is helping to improve our region

26 February 2025

Discover the innovative projects right here on our doorstep that are helping to make our county a healthier, happier place to live in this exhibition.

The view from a community-led reserve in the cloud forest specialising in scientific tourism, ecological fieldwork studies and ecotourism. Photo: Sam Nurney

Ecoforensic and Rights of Nature in Ecuador

24 February 2025

Sussex graduate Sam Nurney reflects on his experience working with the Ecoforensic organisation in Ecuador, founded by SSRP's Professor Mika Peck.

A photo from Dr Kirby and Dr Webb's research on sustainability education for young people

SSRP Spotlight Series: Sustainability, Uncertainty and Education

18 February 2025

Dr Perpetua Kirby and Dr Rebecca Webb of the School of Education and Social Work tell us about their research into sustainability education.

This photo from the exhibition depicts researchers inspecting biodiversity off the Sussex coast

New exhibition visualises South Coast Sustainability research

13 February 2025

The exhibition illustrates the ways that SSRP research is protecting our beautiful South Coast home and imagining sustainable futures for the region.

Dr Daniel Belilk leading a workshop with Yaminawa people

SSRP Visiting Fellow seminar explores Amazonian land struggles

28 January 2025

We are delighted to welcome Dr Daniel Belik, an anthropologist from Brazil, for a seminar on past and present struggles over land in Western Amazonia.

Dr Chi Eziefula introduces her research on menstrual health

Engaging young people with climate change and the environment

22 January 2025

A workshop hosted jointly by SSRP and CIRCY explored the sustainability issues that matter to children and young people.

Sussex AI Day 2025

22 January 2025

On Monday 20 January 2025 we concluded AI Day 2025 - our Internal Research Symposium in Data Science and AI, and it was a resounding success!

An array of healthy food items including fruit and vegetables

Calling all PGR food researchers at Sussex!

22 January 2025

Postgraduate researchers across all disciplines at Sussex with an interest in food are warmly invited to our latest 'Coffee and Catch Up' meeting.

Children with headphones on looking at a grassy scene

Workshop explores the sustainability issues important to young people

14 January 2025

The event, hosted between SSRP and CIRCY, brings together local young people and Sussex researchers.

SSRP research showcased in new video

11 December 2024

Watch a video documenting the SSRP Symposium 2024, featuring interviews with some of our brilliant researchers.

Empowering Local Solutions to Land Degradation: The REAL NbS Project in Tanzania and Ethiopia

11 December 2024

A short insights from recent inception workshops with our local partners.