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New year, new (more sustainable) you

6 January 2022

This year, why not use your New Year’s Resolutions to commit to becoming more sustainable?

Residential Re-Use Scheme Open over Winter Break

10 December 2021

Are you moving out of your accomodation over winter break? Or just have items you don't want or need? Donate items to the Residential Re-Use Scheme!

Join Team Sussex for the 2022 Brighton Marathon and support biodiversity on campus and beyond

8 December 2021

Looking for a challenge in 2022? Join Team Sussex at the Brighton Marathon Weekend in April to race for the planet

What Next After the COP? event - video and Q&A with our speakers

3 December 2021

Watch the 'What Next after the COP?' event held in November, plus read some more answers on climate change from our four event speakers

EcoGo participant Jack tells us his sustainable travel story

2 December 2021

Jack has been trying to make his behaviours reflect his core value for the environment. With EcoGo, he has gone some way to achieving this.

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Sussex conservation expert hails landmark 'rights of nature' legal ruling, which prohibits mining in cloud forest

2 December 2021

Dr Mika Peck says the ruling, protecting one of the most biologically diverse habitats in the world, is as significant as Paine's 'Rights of Man'.

New findings from Sussex sustainability research

25 November 2021

From local projects combatting the climate crisis to new communication tools in war-torn Syria. Researchers today at...

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Sussex Energy Group panel question COP26’s focus on unproven technologies & discuss hopes for local action

23 November 2021

In the closing SEG@COP26 panel discussion, Sussex Energy Group researchers discussed their reactions to the outcomes from the COP.

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Biology student James shares his EcoGo journey towards Net Zero

18 November 2021

As a biology student, James was aware of the negative effects of car emissions on nature. Now he's using BetterPoints to act on this knowledge.

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University of Sussex commits to eliminate use of avoidable single-use plastics within five years

11 November 2021

New single-use plastic pledge included in annual sustainability report published today

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SSRP director welcomes China-US joint declaration but calls on superpowers to do more for most vulnerable countries

11 November 2021

Professor Joseph Alcamo says he is cautiously optimistic about surprise COP26 announcement of cooperation between the world's two biggest emitters.

This Sussex Life. MA student Syed Jazib Ali: "These stories are heartfelt and repeated on a global scale."

8 November 2021

MA student Syed Jazib Ali is co-director of ActNowFilm, which is being shown at COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow on 11 November.

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University of Sussex among founder signatories of new COP26 declaration for net zero asset management principles

8 November 2021

The University is one of 24 founding signatories to the COP26 declaration: asset owner climate expectations of asset management launched today

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Winners of the COP26 student video competition revealed

5 November 2021

On Monday, whilst COP26 got finally underway in Glasgow the winners of the Film for COP26 video competition were announced.

Join Team Sussex for the 2022 Brighton Marathon and support our sustainability projects

22 October 2021

Race for the Planet with Team Sussex for the Brighton Marathon Weekend in April 2022 and help create and maintain a sustainable and biodiverse campus

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The University of Sussex launches COP Climate Leader prizes for current students

22 October 2021

As part of our sustainable strategy, we're announcing three £3,000 COP26 Climate Leader prizes.

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Better World: A Celebration of Sussex

21 October 2021

Celebrations for the University's 60th anniversary began with the 'Better World: A Celebration of Sussex' event, focusing on sustainability.

Countdown to COP26: Join Senior Leaders for a free Climate Coffee and Cake

20 October 2021

Come along to a Climate Coffee and Cake session to discuss how we can all make a difference in tackling climate change.

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University of Sussex commits to COP26 scholarships to help develop future climate experts

20 October 2021

Sussex is among the first UK universities to introduce COP26 scholarships supporting talented students to develop into climate experts.

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Are you ready to EcoGo?

28 September 2021

With EcoGo, every time you walk, cycle, wheel or take public transport you can earn points to spend in your favourite shops or to give to charity