National Student Survey (again)
All final-year undergraduates will be asked to provide feedback on a range of topics in the second annual National Student Survey (NSS), with questionnaires being sent out at the end of this month. Topics are the same as before: quality of teaching; assessment and feedback; academic support; organisation and management; learning resources; and personal development. As with the previous survey, the 2006 results will help to inform improvements in services for Sussex students as well as to help prospective students choose courses and institutions.
ReFreshers Fair
If you missed your chance to join the Chamber Choir, the RocSoc, the Cheerleaders Society or even the Dirty Weekenders, you'll get another bite of the cherry on Tuesday (17 January). The ReFreshers Fair will bring back under one roof all the sporting clubs and social, political and religious societies you could dream of - all vying for you to become a member. Take a look from 11am-3pm in Mandela Hall, Falmer House.
GDSC Open Day
The Genome Damage and Stability Centre (GDSC), which investigates DNA damage and its relationship to human genetic disease and cancer, is holding an open day for prospective research students on 2 February. For details, call ext. 8123 or email gdsc@sussex.ac.uk.
New director for teacher training
Simon Thompson has taken over from Dr Viv Griffiths as Director of Initial Teacher Education in the Sussex School of Education. Simon is also convenor of the PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education).
Jo Scott dies
Jo Scott, who was known across campus through her work as Room Bookings Clerk from 1990 to 2003, has died at the age of 42. Jo moved across to the new School of Social Sciences & Cultural Studies, before leaving Sussex's employment in summer 2005. However, she continued as a part-time student on the BA in Cultural Studies. For funeral details, contact Richard Price (Staff Welfare Officer) on ext. 7712.