Export Controls and the National Security & Investment Act
The University works within a vibrant and productive international research community with our research benefiting from collaboration and investment from across the world. While most of our activities are free of constraints, certain technology, equipment and partner organisations are subject to legal restrictions.
Members of the University who work or carry out research in any of the following (as identified by the UK government) should ensure that they follow University guidance related to and the :
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Advanced Materials |
Critical Suppliers to Government |
Quantum Technologies |
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Advanced Robotics |
Cryptographic Authentication |
Satellite and Space Technologies |
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Artificial Intelligence |
Data Infrastructure |
Suppliers to the Emergency Services |
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Civil Nuclear |
Defence |
Synthetic Biology |
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Communications |
Energy |
Transport |
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Computing Hardware |
Military and Dual-Use |
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To determine whether you may need an export licence, or whether you need to submit a notification in accordance with the NSI Act, you should:
- Familiarise yourself with the University's Export Controls and Sensitive Technology Transfers policy (which also includes guidance on how to comply with the NSI Act – see pg. 12)
- Complete an Export Controls Enquiry Form and return it to exportcontrols@sussex.ac.uk – this should be done as far in advance as possible in case a licence application is required. As required by the form, you can use the government’s tool to search for any terms related to your work and check for controls
- If - having read the guidance - there is a possibility that you may need to submit a notification in accordance with the NSI Act, you should contact exportcontrols@sussex.ac.uk as soon as possible for support
Bespoke training is available to all members of the University, and you can enrol onto a relevant course by contacting exportcontrols@sussex.ac.uk.
Who to contact for any advice around these policies or for any training needs:
University point of contact: exportcontrols@sussex.ac.uk
Relevant webpage(s): Trusted Research
Managing Security-Related Risks in Internationalisation
Examples of compliance:
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You are aware of the policy and processes around export controls and the NSI Act and ensure these are disseminated to your Faculty or PS Division. |
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You are aware of what training is available and have disseminated this to your Faculty or PS Division. |