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Founders of Sussex spin-out, Universal Quantum, Prof Winfried Hensinger and Dr Sebastian Weidt, standing behind the quantum computer that they built in their Sussex laboratory

German government tasks Sussex spin-out with building a powerful quantum computer in €67M contract

2 November 2022

Physicists from Sussex spin-out, Universal Quantum secure record-breaking investment from the German gov to build a truly scalable quantum computer

bright colourful SSRP graphics designed in the SDG colours on white background with a blue centred caption reading 'SSRP Week' and the date and location of this series of events below: 7th -11th November 2022, University of Sussex

Time for action: SSRP Week kickstarts new phase for sustainability research with impact

20 October 2022

Coinciding with COP27, the Sussex Sustainability Research Programme is hosting an exciting week of events in November celebrating its Phase II launch

This Sussex Life. Physicist Prof Xavier Calmet: "I'm glad I didn't listen to my father."

17 October 2022

Physicist Professor Xavier Calmet describes how the ill advice of his father sent him on a journey to black holes - and a scientific breakthrough.

Dr Jose Verdu Galiana in his quantum physics laboratory

University of Sussex researchers receive share of £6 million investment to support the UK’s quantum leap

1 September 2022

University of Sussex physicists have been awarded a large grant to support fundamental quantum research that could have significant real-world impact.

University of Sussex's Vice Chancellor signs MOU with Ukrainian University in Sussex House

University of Sussex to ‘twin’ with Ukrainian University

25 August 2022

The University of Sussex will provide support, resources and expertise to Ukrainian University.

A mosaic of 690 individual frames taken with the Near Infrared Camera (NIRCam) on the James Webb Space Telescope

Sussex astronomer helps to uncover images of what may be the earliest galaxy ever detected

12 August 2022

New images collected by an expert team that includes a University of Sussex astronomer, show possibly the earliest galaxies ever observed

An artist view of the self emergent laser cavity soliton

TV series Snowpiercer’s ‘eternal engine’ inspires the next generation of ultraprecise atomic clocks

11 August 2022

UK scientists have created an ‘eternal engine’ to keep the next generation of atomic clock ticking.

Supporting career development and recognition with the Technician Commitment

12 July 2022

Find out how we are focusing on visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for technicians

Violetta Korbina standing, arms crossed in front of the new Student Centre

Violetta's story

7 June 2022

"One of my supervisors brought in blue and yellow ribbons and we’ve been making brooches to wear. I was really moved by that show of solidarity.”

A scientist in a white lab coat speaking to crowds in front of the West Pier on Brighton seafront

Science shared at the seafront at successful Soapbox Science event

30 May 2022

Around 3,000 beachgoers saw scientists take to their soapboxes on Brighton and Hove seafront on 21 May.

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