University of Sussex announces third apprenticeship offering, with focus on computer science and data analytics
The University of Sussex has announced that it is launching a new Level 6 degree apprenticeship for Data Analytics and Digital Solutions for Business, to meet the needs of local employers and to upskill their workforce. Starting in January 2025, this new apprenticeship programme has been designed to prepare people for a career at the […]
Metasonixx wins prestigious Institute of Physics Award
Metasonixx, a spin-out company from the University of Sussex and University of Bristol, has been awarded the 2024 Institute of Physics (IOP) Business Award for the development of acoustic metamaterial panels to help with noise reduction and ventilation, in spaces like offices and hospitals. Led by CEO Prof Gianluca Memoli, of the University of Sussex, Metasonixx focuses on technology to […]
Breakthrough research from University of Brighton could lead to faster wound healing
A pioneering project by University of Brighton researchers has shed new light on how wound dressing materials can speed up healing of chronic wounds. The breakthrough, led by Professor Matteo Santin, could mean faster recovery for patients and is an important first step towards the development of a new type of wound dressing that mimics […]
British beauty brand Charlotte Tilbury and University of Brighton launch scholarship to support aspiring interior architects
Charlotte Tilbury and the University of Brighton have announced the Progression Scholarship in Interior Architecture, which offers students studying on the university’s Interior Architecture degree course a £2,000 grant per year for three years, along with a work placement with Charlotte Tilbury. The scholarship honours the memory of Isabella Ramasco, a former student at the university and […]
University of Brighton receives top award for excellence in supporting small businesses
The University’s School of Business and Law has been awarded the Small Business Charter in recognition of its exceptional work supporting local businesses and student enterprise. This prestigious five-year accreditation, the highest possible, recognises the School of Business and Law as a ‘world-class’ business school, combining academic excellence with real-world impact. Building on its initial three-year Small […]
Sussex Local Skills Improvement Plan Business Survey 2025 now open
The Sussex Chamber of Commerce, responsible for the Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) in Sussex, has launched its 2025 business survey. Open until Tuesday 17th December, the survey will gather intelligence from businesses across the county to support continuing development and delivery of the LSIP. It will also help the LSIP team work with local […]
How the Autumn Budget 2024 Supports Skill Development and Workforce Training in the Gatwick Diamond
The Autumn Budget 2024 brings a fresh focus on developing skills and addressing workforce shortages across the UK, with particular emphasis on high-demand sectors that face critical skill gaps. For the Gatwick Diamond, a region that houses a variety of industries from tech to healthcare, this budget offers targeted support to enhance workforce training and […]
Surrey’s 5G/6G Innovation Centre wins prestigious award
The University of Surrey’s 5G/6G Innovation Centre has received the ‘Best Demo Award’ at the IEEE CAMAD 2024 conference for its exciting new wireless technology, NL-COMM. This award recognises the team’s live demonstration, which showed how NL-COMM can make 5G and other wireless networks more powerful and efficient in real-time by better utilising the available […]
Digit wins new five-year ESRC grant to examine the UK’s digital work ecosystem
Digit, a leading international centre of excellence jointly led by the University of Sussex and the University of Leeds, has been awarded a further £8.3million by the UKRI Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) to study the UK’s evolving digital work ecosystem. As new digital technologies and AI are more widely adopted, the ESRC Centre for Digital Futures […]
Have your say on the issues that will shape Brighton & Hove’s future development
Brighton & Hove City Council has launched its Our City Plan consultation to hear the views of residents, local businesses and those working in building design and construction that will help shape future development in the city over the next 15 to 20 years. The consultation period will close on 20th January 2025. The City […]