The University of Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ is involved in many different aspects of community life.
Here you will read about news and updates on the latest developments on our partnership activities. It will also include highlights and successes from our community-university partnerships and projects, student engagement initiatives and activities, and opportunities to get involved.
"This is one of the most exciting and rewarding projects WSPCF has been involved with. This creative partnership saw everyone working together in co-production, from co-design to co-delivery of the entire project." Grainne Saunders, West Sussex Parent Carer Forum
New research suggests fatigue may be the brain’s way of protecting the body – and exercise could be key in managing it, both in daily life and treating illness.
6 October 2025
Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) results confirm the University of Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½â€™s place in the top tier for delivering economic and social benefits with partners.
23 September 2025
As the summer festival season comes to an end, University of Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ researchers have created a plan to transform festival experiences for marginalised groups.
10 September 2025
Former University of Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ student Grace Moore will scrum down for Ireland against New Zealand this Sunday in a showdown with the defending champions.
5 September 2025
The University of Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ has announced the appointment of Jo Stuart as its new Chief Marketing and Growth Officer, effective 20 October 2025.
5 August 2025
Pride pioneer and lifelong campaigner for Black and LGBTQ+ rights, Ted Brown, received the award on Friday before leading the Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Pride over the weekend.
1 August 2025
A new swim school at the state-of-the-art Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Sport and Health Complex in Falmer is now open for bookings offering swim classes for all.
18 July 2025
Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½â€™s biggest Summer Schools programme gives young people from underrepresented backgrounds a chance to explore uni life and future pathways.
7 July 2025
Millions living with chronic wounds may soon find relief, thanks to a new €7.3m EU-funded project to develop injectable hydrogel treatment for serious wounds.
30 June 2025
A newly released book takes us on a microscopic safari with tiny creatures showing why the humble moss plant could be the key to major scientific breakthroughs.
20 June 2025
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TEF Silver awarded for the quality of our teaching and student outcomes
We are in the top 4.3% of institutions globally, Center for World University Rankings 2025
Race Equality Charter Silver awarded for our pledge to advance representation, progression and success for minority ethnic staff and students
We are ranked 14th in Stonewall's top 100 employers for commitment to equality for LGBTQ+ staff and students
We were awarded Athena Swan Silver for advancement of gender equality, representation, progression and success for all
We are a Disability Confident employer, committed to ensuring opportunity for progression for all
Signed to the Disabled Student Commitment, an initiative to improve support for disabled students
EcoCampus Platinum accredited for our environmental sustainability, compliance and processes