Library news

Read the latest news stories from the Library. Visit the Student Hub or Staff Hub for news from across campus.

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New Book Launch: From Lab to Laptop Explores Practical Learning in Online Education

15 October 2024

Sussex is proud to announce the release of From Lab to Laptop: Case Studies in Teaching Practical Courses Online.


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Celebrating Open Access Week at the Library

11 October 2024

Join one of our events to mark Open Access Week.


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Sign up for Elements Essentials workshops

4 October 2024

Elements Essentials workshops are running throughout the term, covering subjects like staff profiles, capturing research impacts publications and more


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Creating with Uncertainty: sustainability education resources for a changing world

4 October 2024

New chapters released in Creating with Uncertainty: An Essential Sustainability Education Resource


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New Division of Library, Culture and Heritage created

16 September 2024

The new Division will seek to open up more campus spaces for the benefit of people from our city and region


The Wellbeing Area. There is comfy seating, study booths on one side and bookcases.

Discover our new Library wellbeing area

12 September 2024

We’re excited to introduce our new Library wellbeing area, located near the Quiet Entrance on the north side of the Library.


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Join The Big Read and earn Spirit of Sussex Award points!

21 August 2024

Join other students, staff and alumni taking part in the Big Read and log points for your Spirit of Sussex Award!


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Sussex joins the Big Read!

8 July 2024

We are thrilled to announce that Sussex is taking part this year, for the first time, in the award-winning shared-reading scheme – the Big Read!


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Spotlight on Researchers: Erin Johanson

19 June 2024

Introducing the work of PGR Erin Johanson who is researching the experiences of the patients in the Sussex County Asylum.