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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

Take 5 minutes to fill in the Energy Insights survey today!

20 October 2022

Join students and staff in sharing your views on energy and helping us to develop better plans for saving energy and the planet together.

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Local Nursery run by Sussex Alumnus is named ‘Nursery of The Year 2022’

13 October 2022

The forest kindergarten of Early Years Education MA alumnus and Sussex partner, Lucy Owen-Collins, has been crowned 'Nursery of the Year 2022'.

Territorial rights of Amazonian group underway to be officially recognised

7 October 2022

Work by Sussex researchers leads to first step in the Amawaka community of Alto Esperanza gaining official recognition of their territorial rights.

Sussex exhibition marks culmination of Sustainable Futures project

3 October 2022

Sussex project focused on inspiring students from diverse backgrounds to engage with sustainability issues reaches climax with exhibition on campus.

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International Coffee Day: SSRP researchers seek to improve communication between coffee producers and technicians

30 September 2022

New report outlines recommendations to improve Costa Rican Coffee Institute’s communication efforts and enhance farm productivity and sustainability

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Government not fulfilling commitments to create a sustainable and fairer society says leading UK business network

28 September 2022

Urgent action is needed for the UK to achieve commitments to end poverty, inequalities, and reduce the risks of climate change and ecological decline

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New paper calls for coherent rights-based approach to tackling malnutrition

22 September 2022

Joint �鶹��ý of Zambia, Sussex and IDS research explores the ‘right to nutrition’ in its social, legal and political context

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New ‘Rights of Nature’ case will have major implications for protected forest and indigenous lands

21 September 2022

A �鶹��ý of Sussex conservation biologist addresses urgent climate and biodiversity crisis in Ecuador in another landmark Rights of Nature case.

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Get involved in Sustainability at Welcome Week 2022

15 September 2022

Sign up for our exciting sustainability Welcome Week activities to meet like-minded students and hear about opportunities to protect the environment!

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Help save money and the planet by signing up for EcoGo today

14 September 2022

Sign up for EcoGo by 31 October and you could win a free bike, plus save money on local shops and experiences.

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PRME report highlights Business School’s commitment to responsible management education

16 August 2022

The �鶹��ý of Sussex Business School has published its latest report on how it implements the Principles of Responsible Management Education.

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New online resource can help users ‘bee’ friendly when it comes to planting for pollinators

10 August 2022

An online database developed at the �鶹��ý of Sussex could help the public understand how to plant for pollinators and support biodiversity.

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New pay uplift to be implemented from 1 August 2022

29 July 2022

On 1 August 2022, the �鶹��ý will be implementing the pay uplift recently proposed by The Universities and Colleges Employers Association (UCEA)

Update on Union and �鶹��ý discussions

29 July 2022

Over the past fortnight, we have held 5 meetings between union and �鶹��ý representatives who have discussed a number of workstream areas

Four colleagues who will join Brighton Pride Parade 2022

Spotlight on Brighton & Hove Pride: Sussex community stands for inclusion

29 July 2022

Our new ‘Spotlight’ series focuses on the people and teams at Sussex who are truly bringing our values to life

Kelly Coate, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Education and Students

Your Student Update: Brighton & Hove Pride, Connector jobs and more

27 July 2022

Pro Vice-Chancellor for Education and Students Kelly Coate's summer update to all taught students

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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at heart of Research Week programme

27 July 2022

The NIHR ARC KSS Academy holds its second Research Week to support the learning and development of applied health and social care researchers.

Sussex receives Green Flag Award for sixth year running

26 July 2022

The Green Flag Award® sets the benchmark standard for the management of recreational outdoor spaces across the United Kingdom and around the world

A person employed at a banana packing plant is cleaning and distributing bunches of bananas

Overemphasis on aesthetics in quality standards of bananas is harmful to workers

22 July 2022

SSRP researcher Dr Zaglul Ruiz shows that small changes in our perceptions of what a desirable commodity is could improve workers’ lives