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"It was a thrill to see ideas from my research take shape on screen" - life as a Hollywood science advisor

8 October 2021

University of Sussex Professor of Physics Jacob Dunningham on his role as a quantum physics science advisor on Hollywood film 'Infinite'

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Battery camera developed using quantum technology launches in key milestone for transport electrification

22 September 2021

Electric Vehicle battery scanner developed by quantum physicists at the University of Sussex in collaboration with local green energy start-up, CDO2

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Physicists discover black holes exert a pressure in serendipitous scientific first

10 September 2021

University of Sussex physicists find that black holes are complex thermodynamical systems, with not only a temperature but also a pressure

Sussex welcomes online International Junior Research Associate (IJRA) students

4 August 2021

We are very pleased to be hosting 17 international students virtually for the 2nd year running as part of our International JRA Scheme.

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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.

Congratulations to Daniel Nightingale – awarded a Junior Research Associate placement

30 June 2021

“I figured out over the last year that I want to get much more hands on”

Inking outside the box: £2 million boost for printable nanomaterial tech

30 June 2021

A team of physicists at the University of Sussex are set to receive a £2 million boost to continue their research into applications for nanomaterials.

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Sussex researcher, Josh McFayden, whose work is "in search of a new force of nature” wins prestigious prize

5 May 2021

Dr Josh McFayden, a physics researcher at the University of Sussex, is the sole 2021 winner of a prestigious prize from the Institute of Physics.

Physics undergraduates working as Associate Tutors for International Summer School

Physics undergraduates as pathfinders and mentors

22 April 2021

At Sussex each year over 30 undergraduates are selectively recruited to work as Associate Tutors on the physics summer school programme. The...

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