'During my time at Sussex, I met many wonderful, weird, unconventional people that challenged my views and helped shape me. I laughed out loud, loved, learned about topics I never planned to study (and am so grateful for it), had passionate discussions ranging from world politics to which crisp flavour is best, made great friends and never felt so alive in my life.'
Camillo Beretta (EURO 1995) Alumni Consul for Germany
Sussex people are pioneering, inspirational and diverse. Our alumni and staff have gone on to become Nobel Prize winners and leaders of vital organisations and institutions. They are confident communicators, creative thinkers and internationalists - individuals delivering positive change in the world.
Supporting the new generation of problem-solvers
Today, our students continue to develop new skills, expanding their knowledge and understanding; sharing experiences and cultures. Our staff and researchers are delivering solutions to complex, real-life problems, reinforcing interdisciplinary traditions and teaching the next generation.
Recruiting the right people – both students and staff – is not just important for the work we are doing now, it also gives us a strong foundation for the future. This is because every talented person who joins our community gives the next generation of students and academics another reason to make Sussex their home.
Sussex Fund
Thanks to the growing number of alumni who support the Sussex Fund every year, we are able to offer increasing numbers of scholarships, sports and hardship bursaries and other support activities that enhance our students’ lives during their time at Sussex.
Last year, over 3,600 alumni donated £217,000 to enable the next generation of Sussex students fulfil their potential and experience the unique intellectual and social perspective that is synonymous with a University of Sussex education. Amongst the many projects which benefited, your generosity helped to develop the award winning student radio URF and sustain our Learning to Lead project: a fully-funded and competitive leadership training programme which increases our graduates’ employability.
By supporting the Sussex Fund, you will be playing your part in our drive to ensure that all students with potential have the opportunity to study at Sussex and make their contribution to the wider world.
Scholarships and Bursaries
Our undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships reward merit, giving outstanding students the opportunity to excel, regardless of their background or resources. These awards support and reinforce the Sussex values of freedom of thought and enterprise, and help to nurture the next generation of big thinkers who will go on to make a positive difference in the world.
'Supporting students from low income families to study vocational subjects at Sussex fits well with our own values and we hope this financial support will enable them to thrive academically.'
Brian Wheelwright, Director, Wates Family Charities
Paving the Way appeal
Over 200 messages, memories and memorials have already been laid in our new Paving the Way pathway from Library Square to Arts A, raising £50,000 towards alleviating student hardship.
By adding your own personalised paver, you can record your time at the University, carry an inspirational message to future students or make a dedication to the person who most inspired you while at Sussex or elsewhere.
'The University of Sussex changed my life and gave me the research skills to get into my present PhD program. I originally got into university in Canada as a mature student who had left school in Scotland at age 15, so I have a keen sense of what it means to be a 'hardship' student myself and the life changing impact of a university education. 'Paving the Way' is a wonderful tactile way to support the University and help other 'hardship' students leaving something behind permanently.'
John Walker, Alumnus 1977