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Transgender Day of Remembrance

10 November 2022

November 13th-19th is Transgender Awareness Week, which is followed by Transgender Day of Remembrance on Sunday 20th.

Kate O'Riordan, David Ruebain, Dan Gillespie Sells and Sharon Webb

David Ruebain: Inclusive Sussex update

8 November 2022

Inclusive Sussex: In Conversation with event, Transgender Awareness Week and joint union negotiations

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London street food vendor Mumbai Mix coming to Dhaba Café

4 November 2022

Mumbai Mix will be taking over Dhaba Café with their authentic Indian Street Food on on Friday 18 November.

Dan Gillespie Sells talks storytelling, identity and power at ‘Inclusive Sussex: In Conversation with’ event

4 November 2022

Focusing on liberation and storytelling, conversation ranged from gender identity and activism to the influence of politics on creativity

International Diversity Prize win for postdoctoral research fellow Dr Mahmoud Bukar Maina

1 November 2022

Dr Maina has been recognised for his work to expand science capacity in Africa and promote diversity in basic neuroscience research

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Digital exclusion in Sussex to be tackled at national festival event

1 November 2022

Sussex researchers will be sharing insight into tackling digital exclusion in Brighton and Hove as part of a national social sciences festival.

Thank you for sharing your views in our staff survey – next steps

27 October 2022

Thank you to everyone who shared your thoughts in our autumn pulse survey. Results will be available during November.

Union and University reach agreements on key issues

21 October 2022

Agreement has been reached on a number of issues and there is alignment on future actions in the University’s journey to become an employer of choice.

World Menopause Awareness Day - 18 October

13 October 2022

It's World Menopause Awareness Day next week and we're delighted to be holding a Menopause Festival on the 18th and the following days.

Over 1,200 staff survey responses so far - we want to hear from you!

13 October 2022

Every single survey response matters. We want to hear from as many staff members as possible to get a clear picture of working life at Sussex

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David Ruebain: Inclusive Sussex update

13 October 2022

Black History Month, Inclusive Sussex: In Conversation event, staff survey and EDI team new members

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Sussex Weidenfeld Institute of Jewish Studies launches podcast series exploring antisemitism and the left

10 October 2022

Three discussions with guest experts, available as webinars and podcasts, explore global perspectives of left antisemitism.

Staff pulse survey – what happens to your response data?

7 October 2022

The University works with survey provider People Insight to ensure your responses and personal data stay confidential

VC Open Forum

7 October 2022

Our new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sasha Roseneil, held her first Open Forum this week (4 October).

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Career Equity Project Tackles LGBTQ+ Representation in STEM

6 October 2022

The Career Equity Project is a partnership between the Sussex Students’ Union and Careers and Entrepreneurship which focuses on giving...

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Black History Month in the School of Engineering and Informatics

3 October 2022

In the UK, Black History Month is celebrated every October. This is an important time to recognise and celebrate the work and contributions of...

Take part in our staff survey and help shape life at Sussex

29 September 2022

Our survey will open on Monday 3 October and run until Friday 21 October, giving you an opportunity to share your views on working life at Sussex

Your wellbeing: not ‘goodbye’ but ‘see you later!’

29 September 2022

We are here for the whole campus community across the spectrum of beliefs. We are here for you!

University support for students affected by the rising cost of living

29 September 2022

We already have in place a wide range of excellent financial advice, services and support to help students who may be experiencing money issues.

David Ruebain, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Culture, Equality & Inclusion)

David Ruebain receives Honorary Doctorate for contribution to equality

26 September 2022

David is recognised for his outstanding contribution to equality, diversity and inclusion and the furtherance of human rights for disabled people