Student representatives meet with the Head of Department and the Senior Tutor two to three times a term at the Maths Student Staff Committee (MSSC). The MSSC is a forum where representatives can air your views on any aspect of teaching and learning in an unintimidating setting with the assurance that they will be taken seriously. Students from each year group are elected to represent their colleagues and to discuss matters ranging from the review of modules to the organisation of our annual Mathematics Ball. MSSC representatives also attend School and Department meetings, where important decisions are made.
Suggestions on ways to improve student life are always welcome. The MSSC has been responsible for several recent innovations including a student kitchen, a refurbished study area and a giant outdoor chess set.
Minutes of all MSSC meetings are posted online so that all students can keep track of what is going on within the Department.
Oliver's perspective
'The Mathematics Department at Sussex is so friendly and helpful; everyone settles in really quickly. From the first day, you will receive guidance from your academic adviser, student support assistants and our growing number of fantastic lecturers. The Department provide you with a great environment for studying and making friends, which includes our student kitchen where free tea and coffee is provided.
The Maths Student Staff Committee (MSSC) are constantly trying to improve your experience at Sussex; we recently ordered brand new hoodies and have booked our Maths ball at the Hilton Hotel. You will feel very welcome studying Mathematics at Sussex and many windows of opportunities will be available to you.'
Oliver Wells
Mathematics BSc student