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Calling all Sussex parents

16 June 2021

The University of Sussex is working alongside the Arts Council on an exciting new project called The REZ – a new Sci-Fi Comic, podcast and website

The continent of Africa as seen on a world map.

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.

Batagay Megaslump reveals oldest permafrost in Eurasia survived intense global warming events

15 June 2021

Research, led by the University of Sussex, has found that ancient permafrost has survived exceptionally warm past climates, as much as 4–5°C warmer

Thomas Coussens in the quantum lab looks at the camera

UK builds first modular quantum brain sensor and records signal

11 June 2021

A team of scientists at the University of Sussex have for the first time built a modular quantum brain scanner, and used it to record a brain signal.

A view from above of the University of Sussex campus surrounded by green fields and trees

New rankings place University among top 250 in the world

8 June 2021

The University has risen 20 places in the latest edition of the QS World Rankings and now sits 226th out of 1,300 institutions globally.

This Sussex Life. Professor Mary Agnes Krell: "Coming to Sussex was the best decision I ever made."

8 June 2021

Professor Mary Agnes Krell, artistic director of the University’s first Festival of Ideas (9-12 June) talks about how Sussex continues to inspire her.

The harrowing reality of life as an LGBTIQ+ refugee: Brighton exhibition set to open

7 June 2021

A free exhibition about the experiences of LGBTIQ+ refugees will open at the Brighton & Hove Jubilee library between 12 and 24 June 2021.

A view across the lawns and among the trees on the University of Sussex campus

University retains strong showing in latest global rankings

3 June 2021

The Shanghai Ranking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects has placed the University of Sussex 151-200 among world universities in its 2021 rankings.

Alzheimer’s research ‘world first’: blood oxygen levels could explain why memory loss is an early symptom

28 May 2021

Scientists record oxygen levels in the hippocampus and provide experimental proof for why it is vulnerable to damage, a precursor to Alzheimer’s.

The University has leading role in region’s recovery from pandemic

27 May 2021

Research indicates University will help contribute towards support to South East businesses and charities worth almost £2.4 billion over next 5 years.