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Welcome to our official account 👋 We're a leading research university, nestled in the South Downs just 10 mins from beachy Brighton.🌊 Online Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm.
Joined February 2009
In response to issues on our campus, our VC Adam Tickell has said: We are investigating activity on our campus which appears to have been designed to attack Professor Kathleen Stock for exercising her academic freedoms. [1/3].
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We cannot and will not tolerate threats to cherished academic freedoms and will take any action necessary to protect the rights of our community. [3/3].
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Disturbingly, this has included pressuring the University to terminate her employment. Everyone at the University has the right to be free from harassment and intimidation. [2/3].
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Over the past two weeks, the University of Sussex has vigorously and unequivocally defended Professor Kathleen Stock’s right to exercise her academic freedom and lawful freedom of speech. These freedoms apply to and benefit us all. (1/5).
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The University cannot and will not tolerate discrimination based on protected characteristics, including sex and philosophical belief, and we will take action through our policies and procedures if this.happens. (5/5).
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This is all the more important when the rights of people to hold the beliefs in question are protected by law, as is the case for those with gender-critical views, which is a protected philosophical belief. (3/5).
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A vital part of a healthy University community is the ability to discuss, debate and respectfully disagree with a wide range of views and beliefs. (2/5).
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In law those characteristics that are protected are: age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. (4/5).
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Following the announcement of the New Year Honours on 30 December, today we’re marking the achievements of our philosophy academic @DocStockk.
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We're listening. 💚 The mowing that took place here earlier this week was a mistake, and we’re really sorry that it happened. We’re proud of our green campus and, while 38% is already set aside for nature, we are committed to doing much more. (1/9).
So sad to see this on my own university, after years of campaigning for more sensitive/reduced mowing: pics show Monday & Wednesday this week. @SussexUni @CTRH
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"It feels like a huge honour and something that's very humbling.". @OfficialBHAFC Manager, Chris Hughton, discusses how it feels to become an honorary graduate of @sussexuni, and how he got to where he is today.
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Congrats to @sussex_alumni @burnaboy on winning Best Global Music Album for 'Twice As Tall' 🎉 #GRAMMYs.
Congrats Best Global Music Album winner - 'TWICE AS TALL' @burnaboy ✨ #GRAMMYs . WATCH NOW ⬇️––#GRAMMYPremiere .
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"Without kindness, where would we be?". The BBC’s chief international correspondent and honorary graduate of the University of Sussex, @bbclysedoucet OBE, explains why kindness is so important to journalism. #sussexgrad
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Surprise @TVSanjeev! 🎉After 50,000 degrees and ten years, you now have your very own Honorary Doctorate – thank you from all at Sussex for helping to make our #sussexgrad ceremonies so special 🎓
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Today our VC spoke on @BBCr4today about the importance of freedom of speech – and the need for universities to find spaces for people to talk and listen on complex areas. Listen here from 2hr 41mins. [1/4].
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Our VC has written to all staff & students today, to share that Professor Kathleen Stock has decided to leave the University. This is with regret & we thank her for her vital contributions to the University & the field of philosophy. You can read more here:
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One of our honorary grads at this week's #SussexGrad will be Chris Hughton – manager of @OfficialBHAFC – recognising his exceptional leadership and inspirational journey as one of only a handful of BAME football managers in the UK. Read more:
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To all of our graduates in the Class of 2021, here's a special message just for you from our Chancellor @TVSanjeev 💙🎓 #SussexGradatHome
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If our brains are all different, what does that mean for our realities? Is perception a top-down or bottom-up process? 🧠. Grab a cuppa and settle down for this excellent long-read from Sussex neuroscience Prof @anilkseth in @sciam .
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"Your responsibility is to make the world more real and worthier by bringing to bear upon it the academic method of separating truth from motivated error.". #throwbackthursday to Yanis Varoufakis, honorary doctorate, speaking at the 2017 summer graduation ceremony 🎓
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We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Sasha Roseneil as our new Vice-Chancellor, joining us in August. Welcome to Sussex, Sasha! . For more information, visit:
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“It’s important to maintain that thirst for knowledge.” . Chris Hughton, Manager of @OfficialBHAFC giving us all our #mondaymotivation 🎓⚽👊
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Top 20 indicators that you’re a Sussex student:.20. All.19. of.18. our.17. students.16. are.15. so.14. unique.13. and.12. individual.11. there.10. is.9. no.8. way.7. we.6. could.5. narrow.4. it.3. down.2. at all.1. They all love getting a pic on the Sussex sign.
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“Your duty is to infect the real world with a method of dispassionate criticism that you were taught here.” @yanisvaroufakis at #sussexgrad
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… and we will continue to take swift action to remind people of all our contractual obligations, policies and procedures. We will not tolerate the bullying or harassment of people in our community. [3/4].
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Sussex alumnus, Carlos Alvarado, has just become the President of Costa Rica, winning the election on a pro gay marriage platform 👏
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@JeanHatchet We were extremely concerned to see the harassment towards our staff member and took immediate action in response to this, which continues. We are deeply committed to being a safe and inclusive university. [1/2].
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Sussex has been named 1st in the world for Development Studies! . This is the 4th year in a row where our quality, impact and range of international development research and courses have been recognised in the @worlduniranking by Subject. Read more:
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Spotted moo-ving in to campus a tad early: @SussexUBusiness's new a-cow-ntancy students! 🐮🐮🐮
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Since making @Ecosia the default search engine for students, Sussex has helped plant over 1,400 trees – and that's in less than a month! 🌳🌲🌍👍🏽
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As part of the Big Biodiversity Conversation, we will be devoting 40, 45 or 50% of our university campus to nature. 🌳 Prof @DaveGoulson & Dr @BethBees explain more - and the benefits this could bring. What do you think? Have your say: #SustainableSussex
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Congratulations #Classof2020 🎉you���re a class like no other! . Our Chancellor @TVSanjeev has recorded a special message to congratulate all @UniofSussex graduates 🎓. #SussexGradAtHome💙
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We absolutely support the right to protest and want to balance the rights of Freedom of Speech and Inclusion. However we cannot condone the sharing or display of materials that constitute harassment… [2/4].
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💗 if Brighton has a little piece of your heart. 📸: tomrichshoots (Instagram)
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For the third year running, we're 1st in the world for Development Studies in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 🎉🎉🎉 @IDS_UK @SussexGlobal @SussexCIE @SPRU Read more:
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Do you see anything in this image? 👀 (We'll reveal it later!) Sussex researchers have found evidence that our brains may be filled with unconscious associations shaping how we experience reality. Help us learn more - take part in the Perception Census:
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💕😎🎊 Brighton is OFFICIALLY the HIPSTER CAPITAL OF THE WORLD! 💕😎🎊.We beat 446 cities across 20 countries to take the crown! Flat whites ☕️ vintage shopping 👗 vegan deliciousness 🌮 what's not to love?! Show us your most #hipster pic below! 👉
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We know that people care so much on this issue – and we respect the right for everyone to share their views, within the law. [4/4].
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We're incredibly proud to have been named best in the world for development studies for the 5th year running, in the @worlduniranking!. Huge congratulations to @SussexGlobal @SussexUBusiness @SSRP_UoS @SussexUniMAH @SussexCIE and our partner @IDS_UK 👏 🎉.
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We can’t ignore that structural racism exists in Higher Education – it’s real and requires actions not just words. We’ll continue to work to make sure that BAME staff and students are not disadvantaged here at Sussex. (1/3).
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Brighton sunsets just the best, aren't they?! 💙💜💙💜 .📷: sparkle21h (Instagram)
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We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Professor @RachelAnnMills as our next Provost of the University! A leading oceanographer, we’ll be welcoming Prof Mills to Sussex in August.
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While not mandatory, we're encouraging all our students to get Covid-19 vaccines to keep our community safe. As a special thank you, we'll be offering 10 x £5000 cash prizes to those who have received both doses, or show they're medically exempt
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Oh Brighton, you beauty! 💜💙💛.📷: sparkle21h (Instagram)
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We've been named as one of the top 20 UK universities in the world, recognising the impact of our researchers on the global academic community! 👏
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We are deeply saddened to hear that Her Majesty The Queen has passed away. Our thoughts are with the Royal Family. The Queen visited Sussex in 1964 to open @sussexlibrary & visited @TheKeepArchives in 2013. As a sign of respect, our flag on campus is flying at half-mast.
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We're delighted to announce that we've been ranked in the world’s top-150 and the UK’s top-20 universities by @THEworldunirank.
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Good morning, beautiful Brighton! 💗🌅💗 .📷: b4hpr (Instagram)
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It's #HarryandMeghan's #royalwedding tomorrow 👑💕💍 and we're loving the rumours that their new titles could be Duke and Duchess of Sussex! . If it's true we'll 💯 invite them to campus for their own pic on the sign. 😂
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#flashbackfriday to this time last week when we surprised our brilliant Chancellor, @TVSanjeev with his very own Honorary Doctorate! After 10 years and 50,000 degrees, we can't thank him enough for making our #sussexgrad ceremonies so wonderful!
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In winter, before dusk, 1000s of starlings return from across Sussex to roost on Brighton's piers #wednesdaywisdom 📷:duncantigerhero (Insta)
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Brighton sunsets are just the best, aren't they? 💙💜 .📷: sparkle21h (Instagram) .#TuesdayMotivation
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OK, so the School of Media, Film and Music have really upped the game when it comes to the best grad stage moments. 💅#sussexgrad
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Brighton, campus and surrounding Sussex scenes from the air. You're welcome. 💙😊💚
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A handshake? 🤝 A high five? ✋ A hug or a shimmy? 💃 Here are some of the best of this week's #sussexgrad and @TVSanjeev on-stage greetings!
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An incredible shot of a misty morning at Seven Sisters 🌅 . 📷: finnhop (Instagram)
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We're very proud to announce that Sussex has been named in the top 25 most international universities in the world 🎉🌏🌍🌎 #OneWorldSussex
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❗BREAKING ❗ Our grads have made the news! . University of Sussex students: doing things differently since 1961! #sussexgrad.
These graduates did graduation a little differently. 🕺💃. They danced across the stage in Brighton at the University of Sussex graduation ceremony. For more of the day's news and video, head here:
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Where city, countryside and coast meet. Brighton, campus and surrounding Sussex scenes from the air 💙😊💚
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The wonderful murmurations over Palace Pier to start your Monday 😊✨ Have you seen these beautiful acrobatic displays in recent weeks? #mondaymotivation.🎥 : Richard F Taylor Photography (Instagram)
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Brighton sunsets are just the best, aren't they? 💙💜 .📷: sparkle21h (Instagram)
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Graduation was already a month ago 😲 and this has got to be one of our highlights 💗 Are you sure you hadn't been practising, @TVSanjeev? 😂 #tbt #sussexgrad
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Did you know Sussex is the only UK Uni surrounded by a National Park? Just look at those rolling South Downs! 😍 📷: @lloydlanephotography
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These murmurations are just so mesmerising! 💕 💕 Beautifully captured at sunset over the West Pier in #Brighton by a_begley (Instagram)
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"Without kindness, where would we be?". In Summer 2018, The BBC’s Chief International Correspondent & honorary Sussex graduate, @bbclysedoucet, explained why kindness is so important to journalism. Now, her thoughts are just as relevant as ever. #FlashbackFriday #viralkindness
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We love a good Brighton seafront view at sunset! 👌. Fun fact: did you know the i360 is the world's first vertical cable car? And it's the tallest moving observation tower in the UK!. 📷: hugohealy (Instagram)
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The results are in! We're really proud to share that 89% of our research has been categorised as 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent' according to the Research Excellence Framework 2021. More: #ResearchWithImpact @REF_2021 #REF2021 #REFResults
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Along with @IDS_UK we're delighted to have been ranked 1st in the world for Development Studies in the QS World Rankings by Subject 2023 for the seventh year in a row! And we have 12 subjects in the UK Top 20. @SussexGlobal @worlduniranking .Read more:
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Hello and good morning from Day 3 of Summer Graduation 2019! Hands up if you're getting ready to head to the Brighton Centre for #SussexGrad today 🙌
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The University has shared important information with students and staff today. Campus remains open, with teaching suspended. We will be moving teaching online. Please visit for more information.
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The Oxford comma –. With comma:.The big names on campus at Sussex are the seagulls, Sanjeev, and Adam. Without comma:.The big names on campus at Sussex are the seagulls, Sanjeev and Adam. #PunctuationDay
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Eating lunch on campus:. {\__/}.( • . •)./ > 🥪 "Mmm time for my yummy sandwich.". **Sees a seagull**. {\__/}.( • - •).🥪< \ "It's MY yummy sandwich.".
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"Sussex University does things differently and so do the students on graduation day." @TVSanjeev – University of Sussex Chancellor #sussexgrad
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Who's ready for some more amazing moves on our grad stage today? 🕺🎓. Don't forget, you can watch all our ceremonies live here: First one up at 10am!
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A misty morning at Seven Sisters 🌅 🏊 Anyone out there still braving a swim in the sea?. 📷: finnhop (Instagram)
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50 years ago today, The Jimi Hendrix Experience played at a dance at the University of Sussex to a packed crowd of nearly 2000 students. 🎸🎶
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Campus at night leaves us starry eyed 🤩 Which buildings can you spot in this bird's-eye view? 🐦.📸: timon.hensel (Instagram)
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Powerful words at our last #sussexgrad from our honourary graduate @yanisvaroufakis #FlashbackFriday
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Have you ever noticed that our library door is shaped like a book?? 📚*mind blown* @sussexlibrary #librariesweek
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We have acted - and will continue to act - firmly and promptly to tackle bullying and harassment, to defend the fundamental principle of academic freedom, to support our community and continue to progress our work on equality, diversity and inclusion. [1/4].
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We love you Brighton – beautiful whatever the time of the year! 💜
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@JeanHatchet Our role as a university is to facilitate complex discussions to advance shared understanding and common agreement. We insist that these are carried out respectfully, without bullying or harassment. We will always take swift action when this occurs. [2/2].
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Congrats #ClassOf2020 🥳 . We'll be celebrating your success with Sussex Grad at Home from July 20th. We'd love to see your celebrations, tag us & use #SussexGradAtHome. Check out our DIY Grad kits too! Chancellor @TVSanjeev explains more. Get your kit 👉
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We're deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jamal Edwards MBE, one of our wonderful Entrepreneurs-in-Residence. His death comes as a shock to us all as a university community and our thoughts go out to Jamal’s friends and family at this incredibly sad time.
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Hands up if you knew that Sussex is the only UK Uni surrounded by a National Park 🙌 We're so lucky to have the beautiful South Downs on our doorstep 📷: Lloyd Lane
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Harry and Meghan have become the Duke and Duchess of Sussex! 🎉Here’s their handy guide to our amazing county.
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Research led by Sussex shows that rewilding can help to mitigate climate change 🌎.Trophic rewilding restores lost species to ecosystems, which can have cascading influences over the whole food web. Read more:
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OK, so we're ready for @PrideBrighton this Saturday! 🌈 Are you?! 💗 Look out for our rainbow gowns! 🎓🌈😀
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