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Cllr Matthew Bird - a white man with dark hair standing by the mantelpiece in the Mayor's office

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

9 January 2024

Matthew Bird, AV��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 AV��Ƶ Business School speaks at prestigious 2023 QS Reimagine Education Awards and Conference

Anke Schwittay and SEASALT resident in Dhaba Cafe, admiring the SEASALT photo exhibition

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...

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

5 December 2023

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

23 November 2023

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

A woman in blue scrubs operating in a surgical theatre

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.

People staring into a insect trap on a field visit to Wiston Estate

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 2023-34

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!

Seongam Hong blog photo - Seoul University student

"I will personally increase my actions for sustainability so that I can positively influence those around me"

25 October 2023

We speak with Seungyeon Jung and Seongam Hong, two students from Seoul University, to find out what they learnt from the SNU summer school programme.

A group of Green Impact Project Assistants lined up for a photograph with smiles on their faces in front of a grey wall and chairs in front of them

Become a Student Green Impact Project Assistant!

25 October 2023

Become a Green Impact Project Assistant to develop skills and shape real-world implementation of sustainability.

Climate Change and Migration in focus at Sussex Migration Centre’s 10th Annual Conference

24 October 2023

The Sussex migration community engaged in a lively debate on the relationship between migrants and climate change, at the 10th SCMR Annual Conference

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Cultivating Sustainability: The First Harvest at Our On-Campus Hydroponic Farm

18 October 2023

This week marked the first harvest of our on-campus hydroponic farm, located in Veg Bowl Cafe!

A menstrual pad can be seen in the centre with the words Environmenstrual Week written in red on it

Breaking the silence: citizen science project breaks period stigma and promotes sustainable menstrual health

17 October 2023

This Environmenstrual Week we are spotlighting an SSRP project which uses citizen science to advance sustainable menstrual health amongst adolescents

An artisanal boat used for shore seine fishing cuts across shore waves early in the morning on a monsoon day

Crashing waves: Battling cyclones and boosting climate resilience along India’s coastlines

13 October 2023

As severe storms along India’s coast increase, new research and documentary highlight urgent need for robust localised climate adaptation strategies

A Green Impact Team, dressed in outdoor wear and holding shovels, coming together for a tree planting activity on campus.

Green Impact Launch Event 2023-24!

10 October 2023

Do you want to make a Green Impact here at Sussex? Join our coffee morning to find out how you can get involved and become a Sustainability Champion.