Brighton & Hove to discuss summer start for e-scooter trial
An e-scooter hire scheme could be launched Brighton & Hove as early as this summer. Cabinet members will discuss proposals for a regulated and controlled trial, involving up to 400 e-scooters by the end of April. They’d be available to hire from 37 hubs, mainly along the seafront and in key transport corridors, and run by […]
Sussex breakthrough brain tumour blood test could save lives
Researchers at the University of Sussex, in collaboration with scientists from different institutes worldwide, have identified a blood test capable of early diagnosis of the most aggressive form of brain tumour, with the potential to save lives. Lead author Professor Georgios Giamas and his team, have identified distinctive biomarkers (molecules that act as signs of normal processes, diseases, or responses to […]
University of Brighton completes £2.5m upgrade of teaching spaces across city campuses
The University has completed a £2.5 million refurbishment of teaching spaces at Moulsecoomb and Falmer campuses supporting key skills needed by Sussex employers. Funded through a successful bid to the Office for Students (OfS), the project has modernised more than 2,000 square metres of learning space, transforming 16 major teaching rooms used by students studying […]
Secretary of State hails Sussex’s quantum department for driving UK’s economic growth
The University of Sussex’s quantum department has been hailed for the role it is playing in the UK’s future economic prosperity by the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), Peter Kyle. Speaking on a tour of the Sussex Centre for Quantum Technologies (SCQT), as part of a ministerial visit to the University’s […]
Government to create new lab to keep UK in the fast lane on AI breakthroughs
A new UK AI research lab will be created to unlock breakthroughs which could transform healthcare, transport, science and everyday technology. In a tiny space of time AI has gone from being the staple of science fiction, to an everyday tool used in schools, hospitals and workplaces worldwide. That includes using it to screen patients for cancer and design […]
Horsham businesses able to apply for a green grant this April
Horsham District Council has announced a new round of Green LEAP small business grant funding to support local businesses, which will open to applications on Friday 10 April 2026, at 12noon. Through the Green LEAP scheme, small Horsham District based businesses can apply for up to £5,000 towards climate-friendly projects to improve their sustainability and […]
Pioneering toolkit to protect the UK’s trees and forests launched by University of Sussex
A first-of-its-kind toolkit aimed at winning legal rights for trees, woodlands and forests in the UK, has been launched by the Environmental Justice Law Clinic. The Rights of Trees, Woodlands and Forests toolkit is available online and seeks to advance the way we recognise and respect the inherent value of trees and woodlands in the UK. The Rights of […]
University of Brighton ranked number one in Europe by international students
The University of Brighton has been ranked the number one university in Europe by international students in the EduOpinions 2026 International Student Ranking. Brighton topped the list with an overall rating of 4.86 out of 5, placing it ahead of leading global institutions including the University of Cambridge and University of Oxford. The ranking is based […]
APPG roundtable will mark English Tourism Week with focus on the South East’s tourism offer
A parliamentary roundtable titled ‘England’s Front Door to the World’ will take place in Westminster on Thursday 19 March at 10:30am as part of English Tourism Week. The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the South East and Gatwick Diamond Growth Gateway are hosting the event, which will bring together parliamentarians, tourism organisations and business representatives. […]
Experience Sussex report shows tourism contributed £4 billion to the local economy in 2024
Experience Sussex, the official visitor economy development programme for East and West Sussex, has released research that reveals the significant value of tourism for businesses in the region. The Economic Impact of Tourism in East and West Sussex report shows that in 2024: – 50.6 million trips by visitors generated more than £4.06 billion for the […]