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A "very Sussex" approach

10 December 2019

The five recipients of the 2019 Sussex Spirit Education Award reveal their winning ways.

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Christmas collection for those in need in Brighton & Hove

26 November 2019

Sussexsport is collecting items for a local foodbank, Pelican Parcels and Christmas gifts for women and children staying at the Brighton RISE refuge.

General election 2019 – a guide for Sussex staff

7 November 2019

The University has published guidance for staff ahead of a general election on Thursday 12 December.

The Power of Song: Why your doctor should be prescribing choir practice

17 October 2019

GPs should prescribe participation in communal singing activities to patients to raise self-esteem and overcome loneliness.

Affirmative action needed to protect young carers’ human rights

25 September 2019

Academics want affirmative action for young carers and are calling for policies that go beyond simply levelling the playing field.

The small bag making a big difference to children’s lives

18 September 2019

Social workers at seven local authorities are trialing the use of a specially-created bag of resources to help professionals to engage with children.

Medical Research and Life Sciences win Sussexsport's annual Rounders Tournament for the first time

5 September 2019

Medical Research and Life Sciences joined forces last week to compete for the coveted Sussexsport Rounders Tournament trophy.

Exploring how innovation can protect society’s most vulnerable children

23 August 2019

A £1.9 million project will explore how innovation can help improve social care systems and practices for young people at complex safeguarding risk

Sussex academics lead on report to improve safeguarding in international development research

25 June 2019

A report aiming to improve safeguarding in international development research has been produced by Sussex academics.

“Amazing showcase” at Education Awards ceremony

12 June 2019

It was an evening of praise, celebration and overwhelming emotions at the University's Education Awards ceremony on Tuesday (June 11).

Sussexsport and The Training Base serve up ace tennis coaching for Sussex students and staff

4 June 2019

Sussexsport has teamed up with a renowned tennis coaching company, The Training Base, to serve up discounted student and staff coaching on campus.

University of Sussex academic co-authors new Government report outlining steps towards a more integrated society

3 June 2019

Dr Linda Morrice has played a key role in the creation of a new report on improving integration strategies to better support refugees in the UK.

Provost named among Nation’s Lifesavers

16 May 2019

Professor Saul Becker is named among 100 individuals or groups based in universities whose work is saving lives and making a life-changing difference.