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Sussex collaborates with other UK universities in proposing new cash market to stop financing fossil fuel expansion

19 February 2024

Sussex is among sixty leading institutions calling on finance companies to offer more sustainable products and avoid investing in fossil fuels.

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Pitch for the Planet: Win up to £5,000 to bring your sustainability innovation idea to life

19 February 2024

Bring your innovative sustainability idea to life through Pitch for the Planet 2024

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Pitch for the planet is back!

30 January 2024

Win up to £5,000 to bring your innovative sustainability idea to life.

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Call for research presentations on "Exploring Sustainability for Children and Young People"

26 January 2024

Exciting opportunity for ��ܽ��Ƶ, IDS & BSMS researchers to speak at workshop on what issues matter to young people in the context of sustainability

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Arts Piazza Cafe introduces new socially responsible coffee: Cafe Queero

22 January 2024

There's a new socially responsible coffee at Arts Piazza. Celebrate with a free upgrade to large all week

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Exploring ‘Wicked Sustainability Problems’ at Sussex

15 January 2024

This research workshop series explores key sustainability challenges through 'wicked problems,' piloting a potential cross-campus module.

Win a free hot drink while you study!

12 January 2024

EcoGo users can win a free hot drink every day of the exam period, until 19th January by simply completing 0.5 miles of active travel a day.

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“If we upset the natural balance…it's not good for the species that make up this fabulous planet”

9 January 2024

Matthew Bird, ��ܽ��Ƶ alum, Mayor of Lewes, and Rights of the River champion on Sussex's influence and his work with the Business School.

Have your say on transport in your area

8 January 2024

Do you travel in the East Sussex County Council area? Have your say and help the ESCC build their local travel plan & move towards net zero carbon.

Business School Dean celebrates innovators at 2023 QS Reimagine Education Awards

18 December 2023

Professor Steven McGuire, Dean of the ��ܽ��Ƶ Business School speaks at prestigious 2023 QS Reimagine Education Awards and Conference

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Dhaba Cafe in Arts C hosts compelling student-housing cooperative photo exhibition

5 December 2023

We are delighted to announce that the Dhaba Cafe has recently transformed its space to host the powerful photo exhibition, SEASALT...

��ܽ��Ƶ ranked 8th in the UK and joint 26th in the world for sustainability

5 December 2023

��ܽ��Ƶ ranked 8th in UK and joint 26th in the world in QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2024, up from joint 55th last year.

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Seize the Switch 2023 – Save Energy this Winter

1 December 2023

Looking for energy saving tips this winter? Check out top tips from our students and staff!

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��ܽ��Ƶ Business School becomes the first UK Change Leader for sustainability literacy

1 December 2023

Business School is first UK institution to join TASK™ -The Assessment of Sustainability Knowledge Change Leaders programme for sustainability literacy

Harvey Platt co-creator of Floom Creative, outside with trees in the background

Harvey’s story: “We ensure our sustainability credentials are at the forefront of what we do.”

28 November 2023

Harvey graduated from the Business School in 2019. We catch up with him to hear how he and a friend formed successful business venture Floom Creative.

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��ܽ��Ƶ Business School co-hosts Pavilion at COP28 as part of Just North project

23 November 2023

The ��ܽ��Ƶ Business School partners with Just North, a climate action project exploring Arctic economic decision-making, at COP28, Dubai

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New report sets the groundwork for reducing the carbon footprint of surgical care

16 November 2023

A landmark report presents the first detailed account of how to reduce the environmental impact of surgical care while maintaining patient care

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Sustainability report reveals significant progress, driven by Sussex Community

13 November 2023

University ranked in UK top 10 for progress on UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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From local to global: SSRP backs five new projects for 2023/2024

9 November 2023

Five interdisciplinary research projects receive SSRP seed funds this academic year, driving sustainability along the South Coast and further afield

Staff deeply engaged in watching the Green impact launch event presentation 2023-24.

Register and join Green Impact

26 October 2023

After a three year pause, the staff sustainability action and rewards scheme is back and even better than before, and we can’t wait for you to see it!

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