The University of Sussex launched its first ever major fundraising campaign at a reception hosted by the Vice-Chancellor during the 50th Anniversary Celebration Weekend in September 2011. Thanks to the generosity of alumni and friends of the University, over fifty percent of the £50 million target of the ‘Making the Future’ campaign has already been pledged and received. The campaign will run until June 2016 and aims to achieve a margin of excellence in three core elements of the University: people, programmes and places.
Philanthropy is already transforming the work we do, from enabling us to establish new interdisciplinary research centres such as in adoption research and practice, consciousness science and Middle Eastern studies, to endowing senior academic appointments, enhancing our scholarships programme and improving the student experience. We are grateful to the many individuals, businesses, and charitable trusts and foundations whose support has already provided a fantastic start to the campaign.
Please contact the Development and Alumni Relations Office on +44 (0)1273 678258 or alumni@sussex.ac.uk if you have any questions about the campaign.
Latest campaign news
Students and staff to benefit from new agreement with Santander
An agreement with global bank Santander will benefit students, researchers and young entrepreneurs at Sussex. With a focus on international exchange...
21st Century Science
The Dr Mortimer and Theresa Sackler Foundation have renewed their support of the Sackler Centre for Consciousness Science with a generous grant...
Alumni inspired to support scholarships
Our undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships reward merit, giving outstanding students the opportunity to fulfil their potential and excel,...
Boost for Honey bee research
Honey bee research at the Laboratory of Apiculture and Social Insects (LASI) has received a boost from the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, which...
A legacy for engineers
A hardship endowment, designated to help students in financial difficulties has been established by the estate of alumnus and former Sussex...
Alumni help current students in times of need
The Alumni Hardship and Opportunities Fund exists to provide support when students find themselves in unexpected financial hardship. When Crystyn...
Friends enable gifted students to come to Sussex
Once again, thanks to the generosity of our American based alumni, the Board of the Friends of the University of Sussex have been able to offer...
Brighton-based philanthropist supports cancer research
Local philanthropist and generous long-standing supporter of Sussex, Michael Chowen has given a generous donation to support the work of Professor...
