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New returnable cup scheme aims to save thousands from going in the bin

19 September 2024

We’re launching a new scheme in a number of campus cafés this month that aims to save thousands of disposable cups from going into the bin.

One of the new recycling banks in Eat Central, with a screen behind saying 'Use the right bin!'

Changes to the way we recycle in the new-look Eat Central

16 September 2024

We have changed the way we recycle in Eat Central, making it even easier to separate out all your waste.

Five minutes with Edwin Gilson: “It’s rewarding to expand my knowledge about the climate crisis and some solutions"

11 September 2024

We caught up with Edwin, Communications and Engagement Officer at the Sussex Sustainability Research Programme, to find out a little more about him

SSRP Symposium to showcase sustainability research from the South Coast to South America and beyond

9 September 2024

The annual event will explore environmental issues from marine biodiversity off the Sussex coast to forest restoration in the Ecuadorian Andes

A workshop held with the Quilombola Community of Queimadas, in Santo Antônio do Itambé, Minas Gerais, Brazil, as part of the SSRP project

SSRP Spotlight Series: Revisioning Territorial Rights in Brazil in the Face of Resource Extraction

2 September 2024

Dr Alex Shankland tells us about this project, which aims to strengthen the rights of traditional communities in response to agribusiness and mining.

Workshop to explore wind energy on the South Coast

30 August 2024

'Wind Energy in the South Coast Landscape', hosted by SSRP and SEG, will examine the potentials and problems of wind energy infrastructure.

One of the project's focus group meetings with local stakeholders in Java, Indonesia

SSRP Spotlight Series: Understanding Place-Based Knowledge and its Boundaries for Sustainability Transitions

28 August 2024

Dr Shova Thapa Karki and Dr Bradley Parrish tell us about their project which explores local knowledge in the context of sustainable food systems.

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Discover sustainability at Sussex this Welcome Week!

23 August 2024

Sign up for our sustainability events to discover your new campus and city, and see how you can be sustainable at Sussex!

Two people walking through woodland surrounded by green leaves.

Green Impact is back for round two!

21 August 2024

We're thrilled to announce the launch of Green Impact's second year! Become a sustainability champion and sign up to Green Impact.

Trees for trips scheme, trees being planted in Sussex

New innovative scheme helps university sow the seeds for a sustainable future

14 August 2024

University's innovative Trees for Trips scheme launched to champion sustainability ambitions has led to over 31 tonnes of CO2 emissions being avoided.

Researchers at work on the project 'Documenting the Recovery of the Sussex Inshore Ecosystem'

SSRP Spotlight Series: Documenting the Recovery of the Sussex Inshore Ecosystem

9 August 2024

Dr Valentina Scarponi and PhD student Alice Clark tell us about their project which examines biodiversity along a stretch of Sussex coastline.

Dr Lucila Newell (left), Principal Investigator on the Ripple Effect project

SSRP Spotlight Series: Ripple Effect - Advancing Waterway Resilience

9 August 2024

Dr Lucila Newell tells us about her project which assesses water pollution and biodiversity levels in the River Medway.

Scaling up sustainability research

1 August 2024

SSRP is delighted to announce four seed grants enabling SSRP Fellows to scale up their sustainability research.

Researchers at work on a boat for the SSRP project 'Documenting the recovery of the Sussex inshore ecosystem'

From the South Coast to South America: celebrating the completion of Round 8 projects

31 July 2024

A big congratulations to the SSRP Fellows whose projects have come to an end.

Staff and Students gather together on Brighton's pebble beach with litter picking equipment.

Sussex Staff and Students Clean Brighton's Coast

24 July 2024

Brighton Beach, with its stunning coastline and vibrant community, played host to an inspiring Sussex staff beach clean event this Plastic Free July.

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Knepp Estate’s founder Isabella Tree awarded Honorary Doctorate at �鶹��ý�� summer graduation

24 July 2024

Conservationist and founder of Knepp Estate, Isabella Tree, became an Honorary Doctor of Science at Sussex graduation ceremony on Monday 22 July.

�鶹��ý�� and Sussex Uni Food shortlisted for prestigious green award

22 July 2024

The �鶹��ý�� and our catering partners Sussex Uni Food are in the running for the 2024 Green Gown Awards UK & Ireland.

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Sussex donates food, clothes and more to local charities

18 July 2024

We've donated 22 crates of food and a huge collection of clothes and other items to charity this year, as part of our residential donation scheme.

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Sussex wins Green Flag Award for the eighth year running

16 July 2024

Falmer campus continues to be recognised as an excellently maintained green space by the international environmental award scheme.

Dr Miseong Cho presenting on the Hansalim Life Movement

Hansalim Life Movement: Food for Thought on Transformative Learning and Democratic Movements

11 July 2024

Dr Miseong Cho gave an insightful presentation about Korea's biggest multi-stakeholder food cooperative in the latest SSRP Visiting Fellow seminar.

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