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Celebrating diversity in science through outreach

21 February 2020

The School of Life Sciences has launched a project to increase recognition of lesser-known scientists.

Gone with the wind - extreme weather poses threat to honey bees as wind reduces efficiency of foraging

19 February 2020

High wind speeds can significantly reduce the efficiency of a honey bee’s search for food, according to a new research paper published this week.

Sussex chemist joins advisory panel for cancer research charity

14 February 2020

A University of Sussex chemist has recently joined a panel of experts who advise Worldwide Cancer Research.

Sussex staff help bring the City Nature Challenge to The Living Coast

14 February 2020

The City Nature Challenge is coming to the Brighton & Lewes Downs Biosphere for the first time, thanks to efforts by staff at the University.

Sussex chemist recognised as rising star researcher

6 February 2020

A chemist was recently named the first recipient of an award which recognises promising researchers in the field of molecular magnetism.

Rewilding can help mitigate climate change, researchers highlight after conducting global assessment

5 February 2020

A study shows that rewilding can help mitigate climate change and deliver a diverse range of benefits to the environment with varied regional impacts.

Southwest University delegation visits Sussex for research collaboration

3 February 2020

The global engagement team received a high level delegation from Southwest University mid January.

PhD Spotlight: Fiona Scott

31 January 2020

I’ve been working in the chemistry labs of the Sussex Drug Discovery Centre (SDDC) making and optimising drug-like molecules, called chemical tools

Life Sciences to host School founder centenary celebration

29 January 2020

The School of Life Sciences is hosting a special event to commemorate the work and life of John Maynard Smith on 13 May.

Hotspots for hedgehog road deaths revealed in new research co-authored by Sussex professor

28 January 2020

Experts suggest reducing road speeds could reduce deaths of one of Britain’s most threatened mammals.