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A defining Sussex legacy.

Sir Harry Kroto’s discovery of C60 (buckminsterfullerene) shows what blue-skies research can lead to — opening up new directions across chemistry, nanotechnology and materials science.

#SussexUni #Chemistry #NobelPrize
February 9, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Calling all Sussex Undergraduates! Earn 5 Spirit of Sussex points (and get to eat some biscuits) by joining a focus group this Friday at 2pm in the Library, and sharing your thoughts about Open Educational Resources and Open Access. Sign-up at forms.office.com/e/Xj86uHRysb #OA #OpenAccess #SussexUni
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December 2, 2025 at 11:39 AM
In September, the FiLiA Young Women's group had a stall at #SussexUni Freshers Fair & asked ‘What are the biggest problems young Women face in 2025?’

Read what the students had to say at our new blog ➡️ www.filia.org.uk/latest-news/...

#16Days #16DaysOfActivism #AndrewTate #MVAWG #Spiking #OnlyFans
December 1, 2025 at 9:03 AM
A few tickets left if you’d like to know how to spot a liar, why we laugh and what makes us gamble with ⁦‪@SussexUni‬⁩ psychologists on Nov 18th at Ironworks studios in Brighton. You can get them at onlineshop.sussex.ac.uk/product-cata...
November 7, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Our new Think Again show with @SussexUni psychologists is on laughter, lies & gambling. Nov 18th at Ironworks Studios in Brighton @IronworksBTN
Tickets available here: tinyurl.com/avr5fnzz
October 10, 2025 at 1:49 PM
We are saddened by the death of Prof Jim Rollo CMG — Emeritus Professor & founding Deputy Director of the UKTPO at @SussexUni. He’ll be remembered for his intellect, humility, humour & generosity as a mentor and colleague.

https://www.sussex.ac.uk/business-school/news-and-events/news?id=69146
Professor Jim Rollo CMG
Jim Rollo, Emeritus Professor, a founding deputy director of the UK Trade Policy Observatory, died on 25 September 2025 after a long illness.
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October 9, 2025 at 12:05 PM
People behind the Project: 'Roll out the Researchers': Marianne Glascott, Doctoral Tutor in Life Sciences and PhD Researcher in Marine Ecology @sussexuni. Marianne's research is dedicated to understanding how environmental factors affect the health of marine ecosystems, particularly kelp forests.
September 27, 2025 at 8:30 AM
We had our first ever #FreshersFair stall with a stall at #SussexUni today!

It was a really great day, with lots of conversations about #surrogacy, porn and a sexualised society.

Thanks to everyone who came to chat, we managed to give all our leaflets away!

#FiLiA2025 #Feminism #Sussex
September 24, 2025 at 4:35 PM
We have been ranked 8th in the UK for Marketing and Public Relations by the Guardian University Guide 2026! 🏆🎯

#GuardianUniversityGuide #GuardianUniversityGuide2026 #University #SussexUni
September 15, 2025 at 1:49 PM
We are thrilled to have been ranked 5th in the UK for History of Art by the Guardian University Guide 2026! 🏆🎨

#GuardianUniversityGuide #GuardianUniversityGuide2026 #University #SussexUni
September 15, 2025 at 12:41 PM
The University of Sussex has been ranked 5th in the UK for Chemistry by the Guardian University Guide 2026! 🏆🧪

#GuardianUniversityGuide #GuardianUniversityGuide2026 #University #SussexUni
September 15, 2025 at 12:14 PM
We are delighted to have been ranked 3rd in the UK for Social Work by the Guardian University Guide 2026! 🏆🤝

#GuardianUniversityGuide #GuardianUniversityGuide2026 #University #SussexUni
September 15, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Crikey!!! My dear millions of Bluesky followers, I have neglected you yet again. Here are some pictures from my walks, at home and at work @sussexuni @leweswalks #falmercampus #lewesoldracecourse
September 8, 2025 at 6:40 PM
The Online Resources A-Z and Subject Guide webpages are currently down. The databases themselves are unaffected

To access a database during this outage, type the name of the database into Library Search. It will appear as the first search result.

#SussexUni #SussexLibrary
September 5, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Final opportunity to apply for free UK Reproducibility Network Open Research training! 📣

Do you want to support openness, stronger research with greater impact, knowledge equity and social justice?

Find out more and how to apply: staff.sussex.ac.uk/news/article...

#SussexUni #OpenResearch
Final opportunity to apply for UK Reproducibility Network Open Research training
Details on the available Open Research training courses for Sussex researchers, professional services staff and students. Apply by 17th September.
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August 13, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Great fieldwork conditions recently supporting @sussexuni with BRUVS, eDNA & water quality surveys! 🐟🧬🌊
These tools help monitor marine life & habitats across Sussex, alongside @Bluemarinef
#MarineScience #sussex_ifca #eDNA #BRUVS #WaterQuality #MarineMonitoring
July 25, 2025 at 10:26 AM
#sussexuni Lecturer retires after nearly 60 years at university

Prof James Hirschfeld retired from the university after almost 60 years, during which time he taught some 15,000 undergraduates and published 80 research papers

www.bbc.com/news/article...
July 17, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Annual @bisa_ipeg workshop:
'International Political Economy in a world on fire' 💸
12 September @SussexUni 🌟
A moment to regroup and take inspiration from each other! 🎉

Register now - buff.ly/PlSXPac

@dasilvapp.bsky.social
Annual IPEG workshop: International Political Economy in a world on fire- International Political Economy (IPEG) | BISA
- International Political Economy (IPEG) Working Group
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July 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Prof Hensinger outlines plan for Quantum Silicon Valley, explaining how Sussex is taking quantum breakthroughs from the lab to the wider world ⚛️🌎

Watch here: youtu.be/9y1qpiXCpxM

#QuantumComputing #SussexUni #STEM #Innovation #Quantum
BBC Politics South East: Creating a Quantum Silicon Valley in Greater Brighton
YouTube video by IQT Sussex
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July 14, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Online resources and support will continue to be available including our chat service and bookable 1-2-1’s for study support, which can be delivered remotely. If you would like to know more about using any of these services please email library@sussex.ac.uk. (3/3) #SussexUni
July 14, 2025 at 8:23 AM
The front entrance to the Library will remain open, and for those who cannot access the building via this route, we will provide a book collection service, book delivery service and entry to the building through the accessible staff entrance. (2/3) #SussexUni
July 14, 2025 at 8:23 AM
At the end of this month, from 21 July to 3 August, important work will be done to make the Library building more accessible by widening the step-free entrance next to IDS. In order to achieve this, the step-free entrance must be temporarily closed while the work is carried out. (1/3) #SussexUni
July 14, 2025 at 8:23 AM
During the 34th International Conference on Virginia Woolf @SussexUni Dr Liliana Chavez Diaz (#Spanish) discussed tdiscussed #VirginiaWoolf & #VictoriaOcampo's transnational literary relationship & went to Monk’s House to confirm the South American butterflies🦋Ocampo gave to Woolf are still there!
July 10, 2025 at 12:12 PM
🧑‍🔬💰 PhD Scholarship open for a September start at
#SussexUni

Great opportunity if you're interested in sleep, biological rhythms and signals, physical & mental performance, or elite sports.

Application deadline: 25th July

Details at: realitybending.github.io/jobs/phd/

#Psychology #PhD
July 7, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Introducing SHIELD.eco: Climate. Health. Action. APHRC leads Kenya’s WEMA study on climate & mental health under the new SHIELD.eco platform—part of the NIHR-ASTRA project by @SussexUni. Explore data, research & action at www.shield.eco.

#WeAreAfrica #APHRCResearch #ClimateHealth
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Shield is a collaborative research platform advancing health system and community resilience to extreme weather events. Discover our work, projects, and the people driving impactful change across…
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July 1, 2025 at 10:18 AM