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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.

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.

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.

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.

Get to know SSRP Senior Programme Manager Sephora Imomoh

29 November 2024

She keeps the SSRP show on the road... but what does she find most rewarding about her role? And who are her three fantasy dinner party guests?

Professor Mika Peck presents at the Symposium

SSRP Symposium summary: Driving positive change for people and planet

28 November 2024

The SSRP Symposium 2024 underlined the importance of research and collective action in tackling huge sustainability challenges from local to global.

An agricultural worker in Northwest Syria

SSRP Spotlight Series: Sustainable Agriculture in Post-Conflict Zones

31 October 2024

Dr Mirela Barbu tells us about her research in Syria, including working with agricultural experts to produce podcasts for farmers amid the Civil War.

Kayla Ente MBE, CEO of Brighton and Hove Energy Services Co-operative

Powering the future of the South Coast? Exploring the potential of onshore wind energy

24 October 2024

An SSRP/SEG workshop brought together experts from academia, industry and NGOs for a discussion on the pros and cons of onshore wind energy.

SSRP Symposium 2024 preview: the place to be for sustainability research

21 October 2024

Here's a glimpse of what you can expect from the Symposium on November 14, which showcases the vital work of SSRP Fellows at local and global scales.

Alex Shankland (third right) engaged in work on territorial rights in Brazil

SSRP Voices: Alex Shankland - Why we need to watch our language around Indigenous territories and biodiversity

15 October 2024

A recent Nature article served as a reminder of the importance of language in research communication around Indigenous people, argues Alex Shankland