University of Sussex Business School

Meet Accounting and Finance student, Sophie 👋

Sophie has achieved World number one in boccia and is making tremendous progress towards her goal of becoming a paralympian, showing how academic study and elite sport can successfully coexist.

Sophie shares how her confidence has grown at university and advocates support, good time management and organisational skills to succeed in both aspects of life.

Swipe to learn more about her journey at Sussex!

What's really driving the UK's nuclear strategy?

At this year's Andrew Webster lecture on science, technology and society at the institute for safe autonomy. Professor Andrew Stirling will present a compelling analysis of how nuclear policy is shaped — not just by energy needs, but by deeper institutional and political forces. Using key approaches from science and technology studies, this talk sheds light on how public narratives and expert perspectives are influenced — and why this matters beyond energy policy alone.

Sign up today to join us for an important and timely discussion: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/whats-really-driving-the-uks-nuclear-strategy-tickets-1989658168141

Location: York, England
Date: Thursday 17 September
Time: 6.15pm

What’s really driving the UK’s nuclear strategy? This talk reveals how military nuclear costs are hidden within civil energy bills, warping policy and harming climate action and democracy.

If you'd like to be setting the agenda in science and technology policy, watch our on-demand webinar to find out more about our MSc Science and Technology Policy. You'll learn about the course and the range of high-demand career paths for our graduates. Meet Professor Paul Nightingale and Dr Carolin Ioramashvili, who are leading experts from SPRU - the world's longest-established Science Policy Research Unit, celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2026.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/96l83nfkFqc
Discover the course here: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/masters/courses/science-and-technology-policy-msc

Students, staff, and members of the University of Sussex community are welcome to join local people aged 50+ for a relaxed intergenerational workshop at Hop50+ Café in Hove on Saturday 30 May 2026.

The session is part of the Intergenerational Exchange Programme (IGEP) and will bring people together to share stories, chat, and explore everyday digital tools.

You do not need to be a technology expert. Just bring your curiosity and conversation, offering friendly support with simple digital tasks.

For students, this is also a chance to:

Gain useful experience for your CV
Build communication and community engagement skills
Earn Spirit of Sussex Award points
Take part in a positive community project

To register, email Dr Jessica Hadjis Van Thiel at [email protected]

A huge thank you to our amazing student ambassadors, reps, wellbeing ambassadors & climate fresk students. 👏
It was wonderful to come together with faculty, enjoy refreshments, and celebrate your achievements at our certificate ceremony.

International businesses today need managers who can navigate regulatory environments, drive digital innovation, manage multicultural teams, and balance financial returns with social and environmental responsibility. Catch our recent webinar to find out how studying an international business or management focused degree from Sussex could open the door to a range of international opportunities.
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On this webinar with Professor John Da Silva Luiz and Dr Vikrant Shirodkar, you'll:
➡️learn more about our MSc International Management and MSc International Business and Development programmes
➡️discover more about the consultancy projects and guaranteed internships available, as well as our industry connections and careers support.

Start watching now: https://youtu.be/nKLAwT87xvc

For course information visit: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/masters/courses/international-business-and-development-msc and https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/masters/courses/international-management-msc

Who gets access to land in the UK still depends heavily on inheritance, wealth, and knowing the right people.

That means many talented and committed people, especially women, face major barriers to starting a career in farming.

A new documentary, The Land that Holds Us, led by Dr Rachael Durrant, Senior Research Fellow at the University of Sussex Business School, explores this issue through the experiences of four women farmers in Sussex and mid-Wales.

The film is part of the Women Back to the Land project, a long-term research study that has followed their journeys into farming since 2021, using interviews, observations, photography, film, and workshops.

The research and documentary reveal that:

• There is often no clear route into farming. Many women get started through volunteering, activism, and unpaid work.

• Women’s contributions are frequently overlooked, with much of their time spent on administration, coordination, and care.

• Access to land is often insecure, with short-term arrangements and significant financial uncertainty.

The women’s own words capture these realities:

“I didn’t know it was a thing you could do.”

“We don’t have long-term security… I’m earning less than minimum wage.”

“I’m not the grower that I set out to be.”

Yet the film also shows how meaningful sustainable farming can be. One participant described working with the land as “life-changing” and said it brought “a sense of peace.”

By combining documentary storytelling with long-term research, Women Back to the Land shows that unequal access to land is not just a gender issue. It has major implications for the future of food production, rural livelihoods, and environmental sustainability.

Gweithwyr y Tir - Landworkers' Alliance Cymru

Learn more: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/business-school/news-and-events/news?id=70779

Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNMD96v-GEk

Congratulations to our Project Management MSc programme within the Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU) for maintaining its outstanding track record for the fifth consecutive year at the Association of Project Management (APM) Awards.

Recent Master's graduate Sarah Bowen, under the guidance of Dr Gary Bell, won the 2026 APM Postgraduate Dissertation of the Year. This adds to the programme’s impressive record of national recognition since 2022.

Dr Xiangming (Tommy) Tao from SPRU earned a Highly Commended APM Research Paper Award. This was for his impactful research in project management and innovation.

These achievements reflect the programme’s sustained excellence in linking research, teaching, and professional practice.

Learn more: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/business-school/news-and-events/news?id=70743

Marketing professionals need specialist knowledge in areas such as brand management, strategy, consumer behaviour, and digital analytics. At Sussex, we offer two popular marketing degrees: MSc Strategic Marketing and MSc Marketing and Consumer Psychology.

Whether you're interested in pursuing a marketing career with no prior experience or looking to expand your existing knowledge, this webinar with Dr Nilay Bicakcioglu-Peynirci and Dr Pinar Cankurtaran will help you choose the right career path for you.

If you're ready to progress your marketing career, start watching now: https://youtu.be/mabpDEYQIuk

For more details about the courses, visit: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/masters/courses/strategic-marketing-msc
and https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/masters/courses/marketing-and-consumer-psychology-msc
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