Here we take a look back at moments in Sussex's history through the eyes of the Bulletin, the University's newsletter, which was first published in October 1962.
For 2011-12, the University's 50th year, we've digitised and made public the entire Bulletin archive and, over the coming 12 months, we'll use this page to pick out some of our favourite stories.
Some, such as the Royal Charter, will be momentous; some will be trivial - all, we hope, will be of interest.
Bulletin archive news
This week in 1964 – People object to University chapel
This week in 1964, a fairly strongly worded editorial was published in the Bulletin highlighting the fierce debate at Sussex about architect Sir...
Today in 1993 – Sussex first uni to produce “computer prospectus”
On this day in 1993, Sussex published for the first time a ‘computer prospectus’ – believed to be the first of its kind among UK...
This week in 1999 – Abrahams become first brothers to be professors at Sussex
This week in 1999, Sussex announced the granting of professorships to Charles and John Abraham – the first time that two siblings had been made...
This week in 1987– Daghani collection gets new Sussex home
This week in 1987, Sussex became the new home for around 6,000 drawings, paintings and writings of Arnold Daghani - a Jewish artist and writer and...
This week in 2006 – first boundary run
This week in 2006, Sussexsport (the University’s sports service) organised the first of what has become an annual fun run and walk around the...
This week in 1983 – Mike Thompson looks back at Sussex’s early years
This week in 1983, the Bulletin invited Professor Mike Thompson – a former Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Acting Vice-Chancellor – to look back...
This month in 1969 – Virginia Wade opens Sportcentre
In May 1969, top tennis star – and former Sussex student – Virginia Wade returned to campus to officially open the Sportcentre. Here is...
This week in 1993 – Spence buildings listed
This week in 1993, the core campus buildings, designed by architect Sir Basil Spence, were given listed building status. Falmer House was given...
This week in 1981 – VC’s official residence sold
This week in 1981, the University agreed to sell Ashcombe House – the Vice-Chancellor’s official residence. The then-VC Professor Sir...
Today in 2009 – Sussex partners Wired Sussex in internship scheme
It is three years today since the University announced a partnership with Wired Sussex to offer internships to the region’s graduates. The...
