How botanic gardens germinate interest in biodiversity
Professor Jim Endersby’s work highlights why the history and value of botanic gardens have never been more important.
History and Art History research
Find out about our history and art history research.
- Research in the School of Media, Arts and Humanities
Explore all research in the School of Media, Arts and Humanities.
- Research programmes and centres
- Centre for German-Jewish Studies
- Centre for History of War and Society
- Centre for Intellectual History
- Centre for World Environmental History
- The Newton Centre
- Centre for Poverty and Inequality Research
- Centre for Life History and Life History Writing
- Centre for Early Modern and Medieval Studies
- Centre for Material Digital Culture and Digital Humanities
- Sussex Humanities Lab
- Sussex Centre for Byzantine Cultural History
- Sussex Centre for Cultural Studies
- REFRAME
Research impact
How digital technology can reveal untold stories
Professor Tim Hitchcock has pioneered new ways to explore and interrogate historical archives with digital technology. While there’s an abundance of history books and accessible data about the ruling elite, Hitchcock’s focus has been on the untold lives of the British working classes.
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How science reveals the truth behind art
New methods of scientifically analysing the composition of paintings has opened our eyes to the past. Professor Maurice Howard has played a key role in sharing this knowledge.
How science photography changed art
Dr Ben Burbridge’s research into science photography’s influence on the visual arts has brought about new understandings and alternative dialogues.
Videos and podcasts
Podcast: Professor Lucy Robinson on why students are still political
The existing narrative around youth culture needs to change drastically, according to a leading historian at the University of Sussex. Lucy Robinson, Professor of Collaborative History at the University of Sussex, says that most people think students aren’t political anymore – but they are.
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In the wake of recent political changes, Clive Webb, Professor of Modern American History, assesses whether the UK and the US will remain best buddies.
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