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New study reveals impact of plastic on small mammals, as four out of seven species identified as ‘plastic positive’

1 July 2022

Researchers investigating the exposure of small mammals to plastics found traces in the faeces of more than half of the species examined.

Companies have changed their global supply chains in profound ways due to Brexit, the US-China Trade War and Covid

29 June 2022

The geopolitical risk experienced in recent years has prompted companies to change their global supply chains in profound ways, new research has found

The UK must act on carbon emissions from trade: new UKTPO report

29 June 2022

New report authored by the UKTPO and CITP is published today, providing guidance on how the UK can address the issue of emissions in its trade policy.

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The Sussex researchers who used international collaboration and 3D printing to stem PPE shortages in Nigeria

27 June 2022

A recently published paper explains how Sussex researchers and partners in Nigeria used open-source designs and 3D printing to address a PPE shortage.

A close up of a hexagonal blue plaque against a red brick background. The plaque reads: Royal Society of Chemistry National Chemistry Landmark. Professor Sir Harold Kroto FRS NL 1939-2016.

Sussex chemist’s Nobel Prize commemorated with blue plaque at University of Sussex

17 June 2022

A former University of Sussex Professor and Nobel Prize winner has been commemorated with a Royal Society of Chemistry blue plaque on campus.

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Teenagers' campaign sees blue plaque for University of Sussex founding funder Helena Normanton

17 June 2022

Lawyer and activist Helena Normanton KC, who helped establish the University, has come to fruition following a campaign by two Brighton teenagers.

University of Sussex awarded £450,000 to fund new ‘disruptive’ arts and humanities research

15 June 2022

Sussex has been awarded £450,000 from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), to support impactful research

Paraorchestra visit University of Sussex

15 June 2022

Paraorchestra, the ground-breaking charity organisation, recently visited University of Sussex while practicing for their most recent project...

University of Sussex reaches agreement with university union, ending marking and assessment boycott

9 June 2022

The University and UCU Sussex have reached an agreement on three issues, which will immediately end the current disputes and related industrial action

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