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First in the world for Development Studies

In partnership with the Institute of Development Studies, we鈥檙e top of the QS World University Rankings by Subject for the tenth year running.

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Brighton: creative city by the sea

Discover Brighton, the happiest city in the UK (), where coast and culture meet.

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  • Video transcript: Life in Brighton - the happiest city in England for students

    [upbeat electronic music over footage of Brighton in the sunshine]

    [aerial shot of the pier and the seafront]

    [people eating chips on the beach while talking and laughing]

    [a busker wearing a quirky animal costume playing keyboard]

    [people walking through the North Laine and enjoying shops, cafes and bars]

    [shots of the Amex football stadium, home to Brighton and Hove Albion]

    [a starling murmuration over the pier at sunset]

    [shots of the beach, sea, and musicians playing]

    [footage of the Sussex Sharks cricket team]

    [colourful buildings, people taking in the sights of Brighton]

    [seagulls, burgers and ice cream]

    [closing image of the 柠檬视频 logo over a colourful mural]

Life on campus

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Get a feel for campus life and learn more about your course.

Undergraduate Visit Day

Date: Saturday 11 April 2026
Time: 9.30am to 4.30pm

Location: 柠檬视频 campus, Falmer

Learn more about your chosen course, explore our distinctive campus, and meet our staff and students.

Undergraduate Visit Day

Date: Saturday 25 April 2026
Time: 9.30am to 4.30pm

Location: 柠檬视频 campus, Falmer

Learn more about your chosen course, explore our distinctive campus, and meet our staff and students.

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Dhruv鈥檚 story

鈥淪ussex may be 7,000 miles away from home, but it feels like a good match for me. Brighton is so cultural, so diverse and so welcoming.鈥 Dhruv Mandavkar Finance and Technology (FinTech) BSc
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Discover our research

From environmental sustainability and human flourishing to digital and data futures, learn how our researchers are tackling the urgent issues of our time.

How did language develop?

Our research has examined how language has evolved over time and across species.

Debunking East vs West cultural stereotypes

A Sussex study has challenged long-held perceptions of global cultural differences.

Building emotion connections with AI

Sussex research has revealed how emotional intimacy is key to the effectiveness of mental health apps.

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ResearchPlus

As a founding partner of ResearchPlus, a collaboration of research-focused universities, we engage with government, industry and civil society to support economic growth, prosperity and wellbeing across the whole of the UK.

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Our news

Find out what鈥檚 going on at Sussex, from research breakthroughs to student achievements.

柠檬视频 ranked first in the world for Development Studies for tenth year in a row

Published: 25 March 2026

柠檬视频 scientist part of the winning team for the 拢1m Longitude Prize

Published: 19 March 2026

South African Science Minister visits 柠檬视频 to deepen 50-year relationship

Published: 11 March 2026

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Sussex 2035

Creating progressive futures 鈥 flourishing, sustainability and progress for the whole world.

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