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School of Life Sciences

The School of Life Sciences is a diverse and collaborative community with expertise in areas as varied as cancer biology, drug discovery, neuroscience, biodiversity and conservation. Research lies at the heart of the School, and underpins our inspirational teaching.

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Latest news

Technical Services Arts and Sciences exhibition poster

“Eye-Opening” Technical Services Arts & Sciences Exhibition Draws Crowds at The Phoenix Project Space, Brighton

14 November 2024

Technical staff at the ��ɫ recently organised the first and highly successful Technical Services Arts & Sciences Exhibition.

Andean bear image captured on camera trap as part of research

“Please look after this bear” – how Sussex researchers are helping to protect the real-life Paddington

7 November 2024

Sussex researchers are raising awareness of conservation concerns for the real-life Paddington, the Andean bear.

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Discover courses in our subject areas

Biochemistry

Biology

Biomedical Science

Chemistry

Ecology, Conservation and Environment

Genetics

Neuroscience

Zoology and Animal Studies

Sponsorship of Independent Research Fellows

The School of Life Sciences is keen to attract and support the most outstanding researchers of the future. We welcome applications from promising scientists who have obtained, or would like to obtain, competitively-awarded Fellowships.

If you are interested in being sponsored for such an application, contact our Head of School, Prof. Michelle West; Deputy Head of School, Prof. Miguel Maravall; or the relevant Head of Department.

Find out more about our policy for the career development of Independent Research Fellows.

Current students and staff

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Contact

School of Life Sciences

John Maynard Smith (JMS) Building, Room 3B12a
��ɫ, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9QG

Email: lifesci@sussex.ac.uk.