University of Sussex3 Feb 2026University begins High Court challenge against £585k free speech fineThe University of Sussex says the watchdog overstepped its legal powers in imposing the fine last year.3 Feb 202622 Jan 2026Diver honoured for marine conservation workEric Smith's campaigning helped get fishing trawlers banned along the coast from Selsey to Hastings.22 Jan 202619 Dec 2025Former Sussex University student jailed for rapesThe 26-year-old showed a sense of entitlement and not the "slightest remorse", the judge said.19 Dec 202512 Dec 2025AI therapy chatbot 'works best with emotion'The research suggests AI therapy works if patients "feel emotionally close" to the chatbot. 12 Dec 20258 Nov 2025Rise in violence after prison legal high ban - studyThe research says since banning "legal highs" in prison there has been a spike in violence.8 Nov 202523 Sep 2025Babies' eyes tracked in scientific studyBrighton's Royal Pavilion joins forces with the University of Sussex to investigate how infants perceive colours and patterns.23 Sep 202512 Aug 2025Student records album with Amazon indigenous peopleBen Kelly wants to support the preservation of a threatened part of Peru's rainforest.12 Aug 202521 Jul 2025Suzy Izzard awarded honorary doctorateThe actor and comedian spent a large part of her childhood in Bexhill and Eastbourne.21 Jul 202517 Jul 2025Lecturer retires after nearly 60 years at universityProf James Hirschfeld says of his 60 years at the University of Sussex: "I have just loved it all."17 Jul 2025...