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Welcome to our official account 👋 Nestled in the South Downs, we're a UK university located just 10 mins from beachy Brighton and an hour from London. www.sussex.ac.uk

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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 29/09/2026
🚀 What role will Sussex play in a new NASA mission? 🌳 Could giving trees rights change how we protect them? 📜 How did lost medieval manuscript pages resurface in Brighton? 🧪 Why is a Nobel Prize-winning discovery still shaping science today? 📩 Subscribe to find out: ow.ly/11El50UOFZB
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 28/09/2026
Congratulations to Sussex Professor Emily Robinson, winner of The Conversation Prize for Writers 2026 for her work on Ravenser Odd, a medieval island lost beneath the sea. Her research explores why its story continues to fascinate and be retold centuries later. Read: ow.ly/cxJg50ZQU6Y
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 22/09/2026
What happens when the kids fly the nest? Sussex researcher Dr Katie Walsh has co-authored a new piece for The Conversation exploring why the “empty nest” can bring freedom for some parents, but loneliness and loss for others. Read more: ow.ly/yTPb50ZOCHm
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Why the consequences of the ‘empty nest’ can be real – and serious
The effects on parents as they adjust can be hugely under-estimated.
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 21/09/2026
Could AI-powered glasses help people living with dementia navigate the world around them? Professor Julia Simner joined BBC Radio 4’s Best Medicine to discuss an AI companion for smart glasses designed to support people living with dementia. Listen here: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0030xhf
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Best Medicine - Series 3 - 6 - Team Sports, Making Sense, Pet Dog Blood Donors, Board Games - BBC Sounds
Josh Pugh’s Team Sports kicks off vs Synaesthesia, Pet Dog Blood Donors and Board Games.
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 18/09/2026
Hypermobility can affect far more than just flexibility. Dr Jessica Eccles from Brighton and Sussex Medical School spoke to BBC NEWS about Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder and the challenges people can face getting a diagnosis and accessing appropriate care. Read more: ow.ly/SK2V50ZOiOM
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Hypermobility - the little-known 'bendy disease' that causes pain
The disorder may affect hundreds of thousands in the UK, but many face delays in getting a diagnosis.
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 15/09/2026
⚛️ What could inspire the next generation of scientists? 🧪 How could data science help promising medicines progress more efficiently? Find out in the next edition of Research at Sussex, your regular dose of brilliant ideas and breakthroughs. 📩 Subscribe today: ow.ly/Tr0E50Z24qB
Purple-lit quantum computing equipment in a laboratory, with metal components, wiring and vacuum-chamber apparatus.Two scientists in white lab coats work at benches in a bright pharmaceutical laboratory.
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 11/09/2026
Could AI ever become conscious? Professor Anil Seth features in a major briefing in The Economist exploring consciousness in large language models (LLMs), including his view that biological traits may be necessary for consciousness. 🔗 Read the briefing in The Economist: ow.ly/Yb5y50ZIiWW
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The search for consciousness inside AI
Scientists are trying to figure out whether algorithms could one day wake up and feel
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 08/09/2026
How can school governors and trustees put wellbeing at the heart of leadership? A new free resource from the University of Sussex and Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex gives governing boards practical tools to turn wellbeing ambitions into measurable action: ow.ly/GpWJ50ZKwuQ
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 07/09/2026
Why can it sometimes feel easier to open up to a stranger? Sussex psychologist Dr Gillian Sandstrom spoke to BBC Radio 4 about the value of talking to strangers and how psychological distance can make difficult conversations easier. Listen: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0030c74
Two people sit talking on public transport, while another passenger stands nearby.
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 05/09/2026
The Guardian reports on the Office for Students’ recently published “Lessons learned from the University of Sussex judicial review”, acknowledging a series of mistakes in its original decision-making process and the implications for higher education regulation. Read more: ow.ly/oJct50ZJHsc
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Higher education regulator apologises for imposing £585,000 fine on university
Office for Students made decision to punish University of Sussex last year after claiming it breached free speech regulations
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 05/09/2026
Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Sussex Professor Sasha Roseneil comments on the Office for Students’ recently published “Lessons learned from the University of Sussex judicial review” report in Times Higher Education. Read here: ow.ly/pKsU50ZJHrz
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The OfS’ response to its legal defeat is welcome but puzzling
A “no surprises” approach to regulation is good, but there was no surprise in the Sussex case because it was predetermined, says Sasha Roseneil
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 04/09/2026
Watching anything silly this weekend? 🎬🚆 Professor Piotr Cieplak (Creative Practice and Visual Cultures at Sussex Uni) explores why 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽! 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁! 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻! is “the best kind of silly” in a new article for The Conversation UK. Read the article: ow.ly/ocRF50ZIchh
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Stop! That! Train! is the best kind of silly film
Stop! That! Train! is a lot of fun, so long as you’re someone who doesn’t take yourself too seriously.
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 03/09/2026
Congratulations to Kathryn Greenwood, Professor of Clinical Psychology, who has been named one of the 20 NIHR20 (National Institute for Health and Care Research) Research Delivery Leaders. Read more here: ow.ly/Y8tw50ZIaNC
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Professor Kathryn Greenwood wins National Research Delivery Leaders' Prize
Professor Kathryn Greenwood has been named as one of 20 NIHR20 (National Institute for Health and Care Research) Research Delivery Leaders
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 02/09/2026
🔹 What can a decades-old monsoon puzzle tell us about risks to fishing communities? 🔹 Why is August such a difficult month for honeybees? Find out in the next Research at Sussex, your regular dose of brilliant ideas and breakthroughs from Sussex Uni. 📩 Subscribe today: ow.ly/Tr0E50Z24qB
A person in a small wooden fishing boat on calm water, with a large industrial ship and port infrastructure in the background.Close-up of a honeybee feeding on pale pink bramble flowers against a blurred green background.
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 27/08/2026
How can communities help shape a fairer food future? Sussex research is putting local voices at the heart of food policy in Brighton & Hove. 🔗 Read the feature: ow.ly/zjlm50ZFEUF 📣 Live in Brighton & Hove? Share your views on recent local food policy changes: ow.ly/EARe50ZFEUG
Dr Katerina Psarikidou pictured alongside the quote: “Co-producing policies for and with communities experiencing food inequalities is key for transforming the UK's food system in more sustainable and healthy directions for all.” She is Assistant Professor in the Science Policy Research Unit at the University of Sussex.
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 26/08/2026
🐝 Honeybees struggle to find nectar in August, according to latest University of Sussex research. Researchers recommend preserving late summer-blooming weeds and planting more late-flowering plants to provide vital food sources. 🔗Read more: www.sussex.ac.uk/news/research?id=7…
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Honeybees struggle to gather nectar in August, according to new research
Sussex researchers have found that honeybees find it hardest to forage for nectar in late summer, particularly in August
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 18/08/2026
🔹 Why do we experience the same world differently? Read more about the research exploring this question in the next Research at Sussex, our fortnightly round-up of the latest research and innovation from the University of Sussex. 📩 Subscribe today: ow.ly/Tr0E50Z24qB
Six people recline with their eyes closed around the edge of a circular Dreamachine installation, beneath a large glowing pink light.
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 17/08/2026
A hotter than average British summer, or climate change just getting started? 🚨 Professor Matthew Agarwala spoke to Channel 4 News about the science behind heatwaves and wildfires and what the government can do to help. ow.ly/hTp450ZAxmh
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UK climate breakdown ‘coming faster and harder’ says economist
We spoke to the economist Professor Matthew Agarwala, who's the chair of sustainable finance at the University of Sussex Bennett Institute, and asked him what advice he would give to Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 11/08/2026
Eating less meat may be easier with the right social support 🌱 New Sussex-led research found people were more likely to have meat-free days if they didn’t live with regular meat-eaters – highlighting the role of our social environment. 🔗 Read more about the research: ow.ly/J7Ij50Zyrco
Wooden plate filled with assorted grilled vegetables including zucchini slices, cherry tomatoes on the vine, bell peppers, and eggplant halves.
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 07/08/2026
How can communications professionals make confident, informed decisions about AI? Sussex and Magenta Associates have created a new online short course exploring AI literacy through the latest research and its practical application at work. 📅 15–16 September Book here: ow.ly/pBS850Zx226
Graphic promoting online Artificial Intelligence Literacy for Communicators training for senior public relations, marketing and communications professionals. A testimonial from Andy Grant of Elior United Kingdom praises the insights, activities and demonstrations. The course runs online on 15 and 16 September 2026, from 10am to 2.30pm daily. Includes a photo of people working around a laptop and the Magenta and University of Sussex logos.
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 28/07/2026
🧠 Why can global crises be harder for our brains to process? 🏅 Which Sussex psychologist has been elected a Fellow of the British Academy? 🌱 What does it really take to build a life on the land? Find out in the next Research at Sussex. 📩 Subscribe today: ow.ly/Tr0E50Z24qB
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 28/07/2026
🧠 University of Sussex researchers found our brains become less responsive as the number of lives at risk grows, especially when disasters happen overseas. The findings could help improve how global crises are communicated. doi.org/10.1093/scan/nsag049
Brain scan highlighting regions affected by lives lost in the home country  compared to those in foreign countries
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 20/07/2026
A recent Parliamentary reception brought together MPs, Peers, students, alumni & researchers to celebrate the difference Sussex is making through research, innovation and education staff.sussex.ac.uk/news/article/710…
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Sussex showcases student success and research at Parliamentary reception
The University of Sussex welcomed parliamentarians, policymakers and civic leaders to the House of Commons, on Wednesday 8 July, for our...
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 13/07/2026
It's Bees’ Needs Week 🐝 We’re spotlighting Sussex research helping people take action for bees and other vital pollinators. Prof Dave Goulson’s work explores insect decline, pesticide harm and how citizen science can support biodiversity. Find out more: ow.ly/ouqR50YvQ87
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 10/07/2026
Researchers at the University of Sussex are exploring how animals may experience time differently from humans. Researchers propose that perception and experience of the world is chunked differently in time by each animal in species-specific 'timescapes'. Read more: ow.ly/iZQY50Zl34f
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 09/07/2026
Students have spoken. Sussex has improved across all seven NSS categories. ✨ 95% agreed teaching staff are good at explaining things ✨ 93% said library resources support their learning ✨ Top 10 for course organisation Thank you to all who shared their views. Read more: ow.ly/l9R150ZlVTb
Three students smiling and discussing notes together in a bright classroom setting.
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 08/07/2026
Is plastic hiding in your pet’s food? 🐾 A Sussex-led study found microplastics in over 75% of pet foods tested. Supported by the British Hedgehog Preservation Society, the study suggests pet food and droppings could spread plastic pollution through ecosystems. Read more: ow.ly/CZ1j50Zjj6K
Two cats and a black dog eat from separate bowls on a wooden floor against a plain beige background.
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 07/07/2026
27 flights. 24 matches. One big climate question. ⚽🌍 Sussex researcher Freddie Daley commented in BBC Sport on the carbon cost of FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s World Cup travel. Read more: www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articl…
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World Cup 2026: How Fifa president Gianni Infantino is jetting around
Gianni Infantino has clocked up thousands of air miles across North America so far.
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 06/07/2026
Why do gulls steal your chips — and how can you defend your dinner? 🍟 Professor Paul Graham joined BBC Radio 4’s Unexpected Elements to explain the science behind seaside snack theft. Listen here: ow.ly/UZkm50ZjgmT
A person stands on a seaside promenade surrounded by gulls, with several flying overhead and others gathered on the ground nearby. The beach and sea are visible in the background under a cloudy sky.
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 03/07/2026
Could pet food be a hidden source of microplastics for wildlife? Sussex researcher Emily Thrift wrote for The Conversation about how her team traced microplastics found in hedgehog droppings back to pet food. Read more: ow.ly/jHMG50ZjfJQ
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We found microplastics in hedgehogs – then we traced them back to pet food
Many hedgehogs have become reliant on human-provided food.
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 02/07/2026
"Maggie Boden was asking all the right questions about AI back in the 70s" Professor Jacqueline O'Reilly, Professor Anil Seth & PhD candidate Trevor Hewitt, who won the scholarship set up in Professor Margaret Boden OBE's name, share how her pioneering legacy on AI is continued at Sussex today.
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 02/07/2026
Professor Matthew Lockwood spoke to TIME about the top energy and climate issues facing the next UK Prime Minister, from rising bills to decarbonising homes. Read more: ow.ly/gTcJ50ZjfnW
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The Top Energy and Climate Issues the Next U.K. Prime Minister Will Have to Tackle
From North Sea oil to energy prices, whoever the next U.K. prime minister is will face a fractured moment.
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 30/06/2026
🐾 Is plastic hiding in your pet’s food? 🌍 How can the UK rebuild trade with Europe 10 years after Brexit? Find out in the next Research at Sussex. 📩 Subscribe today: ow.ly/Tr0E50Z24qB
A golden retriever and grey-and-white cat lie on the floor facing each other across an empty pet food bowl.
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 26/06/2026
Can AI systems be treated as people? Professor Anil Seth discussed AI and personhood on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, following reports that Argentina’s president is considering allowing AI systems to form and run companies. Listen from 2hrs 43mins: ow.ly/slS850ZcNKF
Professor Anil Seth stands indoors with his arms crossed, wearing a blue jacket and smiling at the camera. The background is softly blurred, with tall vertical architectural features behind him.
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 26/06/2026
Congratulations to Professor John Spencer, who has won the Royal Society of Chemistry’s 2026 Bader Prize for Organic Chemistry in recognition of his pioneering work in accelerating drug discovery. Read more: ow.ly/3Xp750ZhvzK #RSCPrizes
Professor John Spencer
Bader Prize for Organic Chemistry
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 26/06/2026
Today marks the last day of our Summer of Research - our annual festival of events to share and celebrate the work of our research community. 💡 It's not too late to book your place: www.sussex.ac.uk/research/about/fes…
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 26/06/2026
Breaking down barriers between the public and science 🧪 A few weeks ago, Soapbox Science returned to Brighton seafront, bringing women and non-binary researchers into public spaces to share their latest discoveries with local communities. #WednesdayWisdom #SoapboxScience
Dilini Pasqual demonstrates a robotic hand to visitors at a Soapbox Science event.A crowd gathers on Brighton seafront to watch a Soapbox Science presentation. Researchers stand beside colourful display boards, with the University of Sussex gazebo and seafront buildings in the background.A Soapbox Science researcher in a lab coat talks with a child seated on a stool during an outdoor science activity on Brighton seafront. Other researchers, visitors and display boards are visible in the background.A Soapbox Science researcher in a lab coat and pink hat presents to an audience on Brighton seafront, holding up a sheet of images. A blue University of Sussex gazebo is visible behind her.
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 25/06/2026
We’ve been ranked 38th in the world and 7th in the UK for Climate Action. This position recognises our world-leading research into climate change and climate stress mitigation across the world, and our local education programmes like our Summer of Research. ow.ly/XIVM50Zh9Sq
7th in the UK for Climate Action
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 25/06/2026
We’ve been ranked 33rd in the world and 17th in the UK for Responsible Consumption and Production in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2026. Find out more: www.timeshighereducation.com/impact…
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 25/06/2026
How might modern Britain look different when colonial histories are placed at the centre of the story? Professor Gurminder Bhambra joined BBC Radio 4’s Thinking Allowed to discuss empire, knowledge, migration and inequality. Listen here: ow.ly/8g3h50ZcO4H
Professor Gurminder Bhambra smiles at the camera in front of bookshelves. She is wearing glasses, a mustard yellow top and a patterned scarf.
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 24/06/2026
We’ve been ranked 1st in the UK and 6th in the world for Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2026. The rankings measure universities based on progress towards the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals: ow.ly/o4Ip50ZgfPX
students smile in a lecture theatre, text reads: '1st in the UK 6th in the world for Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions'
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 23/06/2026
Dr Jenna Macciochi’s research is helping explain what stress does to the body. Speaking to The Times and Sunday Times she explores cortisol spikes, daily rhythms and why stress is not always as simple as “good” or “bad”. Read more: ow.ly/UrHT50ZcMZc
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Cortisol spikes — what stress is really doing to your health
The hormone is blamed for a long list of issues, from joint pain to anxiety. Are high levels really harmful? Peta Bee finds out
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 23/06/2026
10 years ago today Britain voted to leave the #EU, and a group of Sussex academics set up their own response unit, the UK Trade Policy Observatory (UKTPO) - working out how to navigate the challenges created by #Brexit. Here they share what lies ahead: ow.ly/eQN950ZfAZE
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 22/06/2026
🌱 Biodiversity loss isn’t just an environmental crisis. 💰 It could become a debt crisis too. A new study led by Professor Matthew Agarwala warns that nature loss could push up government borrowing costs, as financial markets underestimate the risks. Read more: ow.ly/kFkU50ZcMCx
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Study warns biodiversity loss could trigger wave of debt crises
Financial markets are underestimating the economic risks ​of biodiversity loss, potentially exposing countries to sovereign debt crises and sharply higher borrowing costs, according to ‌research published on Friday.
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 19/06/2026
How can we keep young people safer online? 📲 As the UK Government announces plans for a social media ban, Sussex researchers are exploring how young people encounter risk online – from digital design and gaming platforms to harmful online cultures. Read more: ow.ly/7qMQ50ZcJsN
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 19/06/2026
What next for Poland’s ruling coalition? Professor Aleks Szczerbiak appeared on Monocle Radio’s The Briefing to discuss the coalition’s prospects ahead of the 2027 parliamentary election. Read more: ow.ly/lQJC50Z9XjM
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Why Poland’s leaders continue to jockey for power
We examine the prospects for Poland’s ruling coalition ahead of the 2027 parliamentary election. Plus: we head to Paris to...
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 19/06/2026
We’ve been ranked 86th in the world for sustainability in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Sustainability is one of the three transformational themes in our Strategy 2035, guiding our ambition to become one of the world’s most sustainable universities. More: ow.ly/k7Jy50ZezpS
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 18/06/2026
We’ve been ranked 15th in the UK for Employment Outcomes in the QS World University Rankings 2027! From internships and consultancy projects to placement years and our award-winning Career Lab, Sussex students gain real-world experience. Read more: ow.ly/JLwe50ZeeL8
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 18/06/2026
What do pizza, bagels and food additives have in common? Professor Erik Millstone’s comments on potassium bromate were featured in the Daily Mail, as part of wider international coverage of New York’s proposed additive ban. Read more: ow.ly/vpBv50Z9X6u
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A proposed additive ban could change New York´s pizza and bagels,...
NEW YORK (AP) - After more than a decade of mixing and kneading dough in his family´s Brooklyn pizzeria, Salvatore Lo Duca recently made a distressing...
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 18/06/2026
Today the University has been ranked 32nd in the UK in the QS World University Rankings 2027, a rise from last year. Find out more: ow.ly/5B7Y50Ze6p0
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