University of Sussex

@sussex.ac.uk

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Welcome to our official account đź‘‹ 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

Brain scan highlighting regions affected by lives lost in the home country compared to those in foreign countries
Three students smiling and discussing notes together in a bright classroom setting.
Two cats and a black dog eat from separate bowls on a wooden floor against a plain beige background.
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.
A golden retriever and grey-and-white cat lie on the floor facing each other across an empty pet food bowl.
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.
Professor John Spencer Bader Prize for Organic Chemistry University of Sussex
a researcher looks into a microscope
Dilini Pasqual demonstrates a robotic hand to visitors at a Soapbox Science event.
7th in the UK for Climate Action
students walk on campus, text reads: '33rd in the world for Responsible Consumption and Production'
Professor Gurminder Bhambra smiles at the camera in front of bookshelves. She is wearing glasses, a mustard yellow top and a patterned scarf.
students smile in a lecture theatre, text reads: '1st in the UK 6th in the world for Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions'
A young child lying on a sofa in a dark room, looking at a smartphone illuminated by blue screen light.
students walk on campus, text reads: '86th in the world for Sustainability'
A student speaks to a tutor. Text reads: '15th in the UK for Employment Outcomes'
two students smile on Brighton pier, text reads: '32nd in the UK QS World University Rankings 2027'
Aerial view of a partially cleared rainforest, with felled logs and exposed earth beside dense green trees and mist-covered forest.
Three Andean bears, including two cubs, resting on a large tree branch in a green forest.
A glowing digital illustration of a human brain surrounded by connected molecule-like structures, suggesting neuroscience, consciousness and artificial intelligence.
People look through printed materials at a hands-on Queering the Archive workshop. One participant smiles while reading a booklet, while others browse papers and zines around a table.
a tutor speaks to a student in a seminar; text reads: 4th in the UK for Childhood and Youth Studies
Students walk on campus; text reads: 36th in the UK Complete University Guide 2027
University of Sussex researcher, Dr Rhiannon Mae Armitage talks to beachgoers about her work into how we taste.
Graphic showing a deep-space image with clusters of stars and galaxies in blue, gold and black. White text reads: “Revealing the history of the Universe.” The University of Sussex logo appears in the bottom right corner.
chris sits on a bench with bb presenter ben whilst a cameraman films
A buff-tailed bumblebee feeding on a white flower against a soft blue background.
Sussex Retold: Sounds, Sites, Stories A one-day conference investigating traditional arts, crafts, cultures and music from the Sussex region. With walks, workshops, dancing, drama and music. Featuring: Anooshka Rawden Alinah Azadeh Caroline Lucas Libby Drew Love our Ouse The Wilderness Yet
Sussex community smile in front of an exhibition tent at STEM Festival
A group of six Coders Cup participants standing together on stage in front of a colourful HackSussex screen, with one student holding the trophy.
2 people smile by a laptop
Graphic promoting HackSussex Coders Cup 2026 Live Finals. Two competitors sit facing each other at desks on either side of the image, with HackSussex branding and a Coders Cup 2026 logo above. Large text reads “Coders Cup 2026 Live Finals” and “Tune in Friday 8th May from 12pm BST!” The graphic also says to watch on YouTube via @hacksussex and includes YouTube and live icons.
Sir David Attenborough laughs with his brother Lord Richard Attenborough
A scientist wearing gloves and a face mask prepares a blood sample slide for examination under a microscope, with test tubes and pipettes nearby in a laboratory.
Lois Weaver speaks into a microphone at a long table event
Prof Anil Seth
Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Sasha Roseneil
Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Sasha Roseneil
a researcher, parent and baby
Promotional image for Brighton Festival 60, Festival of Ideas, What we talk about when we talk about magic event. A person in a black sequinned jacket sits in a café holding an open yellow book titled “Inner Secrets of Card Magic” with a mug on the table. Brighton Festival logo and the dates “1–25 May 2026” with “brightonfestival.org” appear in a yellow banner at the bottom.
blue tit chicks
Students dig into the soil
Front page of the bee spotter's guide - illustrations of bees and flowers on a yellow background
Promotional graphic for a Sussex Universe public science lecture titled “Broken Brains and Guilty Minds.” The design has a pale green background with large black text, the Sussex Universe logo in the centre, and event details below: Professor Hans Crombag, 22nd April 2026, 6–7PM, Fulton A.
Promotional image for Brighton Festival 60, Festival of Ideas, AI and the Arts event. A glitchy, pastel-tinted classical stone statue appears on the left, alongside a retro computer paint program window showing pixel art of a sunny landscape. Brighton Festival branding and the dates “1–25 May 2026” with “brightonfestival.org” sit in a yellow banner at the bottom.
Large University of Sussex billboard on the side of a building beside a Brighton street, displaying the message “Averting an insect apocalypse” above a close-up image of a bumblebee and flowers under a clear blue sky.
Promotional graphic for a Sussex Universe public science lecture titled “The Invisible Universe” by Professor Antonella De Santo, taking place on 15 April 2026 from 6 to 7pm in Fulton A, on a light purple background with the Sussex Universe logo in the centre.
Joanna and people dressed as doctor and dancers stand surrounded by balloons in a giant breast installation
Professor Gail Davey standing outdoors and smiling at the camera, wearing a bright pink jumper, with a stone building and leafy garden in the background.
Promotional image for Brighton Festival 60, Festival of Ideas, AI and the Arts event. A glitchy, pastel-tinted classical stone statue appears on the left, alongside a retro computer paint program window showing pixel art of a sunny landscape. Brighton Festival branding and the dates “1–25 May 2026” with “brightonfestival.org” sit in a yellow banner at the bottom.