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As everyone who studies or works at the University of Sussex knows, it’s the people who make the place special. Whatever their background, whatever their role, they each have a story to tell about why they are here.
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“Our debates at Sussex helped shape South Africa”
“Our debates at Sussex helped shape South Africa”
University of Sussex and IDS alumnus Moss Ngoasheng, a leading businessman in South Africa and former Robben Island political prisoner…
University of Sussex
Jun 6, 2022
“Sussex gave me aspirations to remake the world”
“Sussex gave me aspirations to remake the world”
Sussex and IDS alumna Fumani Mthembi talks about her life as founder and director of South African renewable energy and development…
University of Sussex
Mar 29, 2022
“We’re hoping to see the first stars forming.”
“We’re hoping to see the first stars forming.”
University of Sussex astronomer Dr Stephen Wilkins is among scientists around the world who will be analysing data from the James Webb…
University of Sussex
Dec 15, 2021
“You have to think how you can help people on the way up. They’re the ones that matter.”
“You have to think how you can help people on the way up. They’re the ones that matter.”
University of Sussex alumna Ann Grant remembers her student days in the 1960s, and how being non-privileged gave her the edge in the…
University of Sussex
Nov 25, 2021
“These stories are heartfelt and repeated on a global scale.”
“These stories are heartfelt and repeated on a global scale.”
Syed Jazib Ali has just completed a Masters in Journalism and Documentary Practice and is co-director of ActNowFilm, which is being shown…
University of Sussex
Nov 10, 2021
“People are fed up with sacrificing themselves to big corporates.
“People are fed up with sacrificing themselves to big corporates.
University of Sussex alumna Sara Osterholzer, co-founder of The Good Business Club, is one of the University’s Entrepreneurs in Residence.
University of Sussex
Sep 20, 2021
“I’d always been a ‘land’ person. Now I’m passionate about the sea.”
“I’d always been a ‘land’ person. Now I’m passionate about the sea.”
Biology undergraduate Stella Saunders has been surveying kelp fields off the Sussex coast as part of her University of Sussex Junior…
University of Sussex
Sep 10, 2021
“I’ve never felt a need to leave Sussex”
“I’ve never felt a need to leave Sussex”
Professor James Hirschfeld has been a member of the University of Sussex maths department since 1966.
University of Sussex
Sep 2, 2021
“Only two per cent of the population are more extrovert than me.”
“Only two per cent of the population are more extrovert than me.”
Sam Waugh, Sustainability Manager at the University of Sussex, talks about her love of strategy and comedy, and her vision to create one of…
University of Sussex
Aug 11, 2021
“I don’t know anyone who didn’t lose someone to Covid-19”
“I don’t know anyone who didn’t lose someone to Covid-19”
University of Sussex psychology doctoral student Pattie Gonsalves talks about why she has been working on a podcast and set up a virtual…
University of Sussex
Jul 2, 2021
“Coming to Sussex was the best decision I ever made”
“Coming to Sussex was the best decision I ever made”
Mary Agnes Krell, Professor of Creative Media at the University of Sussex and artistic director of the University’s first Festival of…
University of Sussex
Jun 8, 2021
“Without wildlife there’ll be no food for people.”
“Without wildlife there’ll be no food for people.”
University of Sussex Zoology undergraduate Robbie Hoar is learning about and taking part in creating a forest food garden on campus.
University of Sussex
May 21, 2021
‘Sussex’s challenge is to define its purpose.’
‘Sussex’s challenge is to define its purpose.’
Professor Keith Jones, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Enterprise at the University of Sussex, talks about Size and Shape — and…
University of Sussex
May 14, 2021
‘I am tired of reading the same patriarchal narrative.’
‘I am tired of reading the same patriarchal narrative.’
Fadi Zaghmout, a University of Sussex alumnus and novelist in Jordan, is a finalist for a British Council award that recognises graduates…
University of Sussex
May 13, 2021
“We’re moving to a place of healing after trauma”
“We’re moving to a place of healing after trauma”
As the Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts (ACCA) at the University of Sussex prepares to reopen for May, its Creative Director…
University of Sussex
Apr 22, 2021
“It’s not about persuading, it’s about opening the door.”
“It’s not about persuading, it’s about opening the door.”
Stuart Bottomley, Deputy Head of Widening Participation at the University of Sussex, talks about his higher education journey, and why the…
University of Sussex
Mar 18, 2021
“The more voices we have, the bigger the difference we can make”
“The more voices we have, the bigger the difference we can make”
Naomi Harris, Student Experience Officer in the School of Media, Arts and Humanities at the University of Sussex, leads the Staff…
University of Sussex
Mar 5, 2021
“We’ve been holding Zoom cook-alongs and karaoke for our students”
“We’ve been holding Zoom cook-alongs and karaoke for our students”
Martin Torjussen is Director of the International Study Centre (ISC) , which gives students from across the globe the opportunity to…
University of Sussex
Feb 11, 2021
“We don’t talk about ‘fighting’ cancer”
“We don’t talk about ‘fighting’ cancer”
Professor Val Jenkins, Deputy Director of SHORE-C, is celebrating the cancer communication research group’s 20 years of being on the…
University of Sussex
Feb 4, 2021
“I was the ‘first’ Erasmus student”
“I was the ‘first’ Erasmus student”
Lucio Picci, professor of economics at Bologna University in Italy, remembers happy days at the University of Sussex when he was among the…
University of Sussex
Jan 25, 2021
“Curiosity brought me to Bob”
“Curiosity brought me to Bob”
Louise Harman, who is studying for a Masters in Literature and Philosophy at the University of Sussex, is raising money for Age UK after…
University of Sussex
Dec 10, 2020
“It’s better to help people at the first signs of depression”
“It’s better to help people at the first signs of depression”
Mariyana Bushara joined the University of Sussex just over a year ago as an Organisation Development Adviser. She is passionate about…
University of Sussex
Nov 6, 2020
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