Following the tragic event in Manchester this week, we wanted to remind people of the support that is available to our own campus community.

The University of Sussex is a member of the One Voice Partnership in Brighton and Hove, a forum that brings together communities and faith groups across the city. 

The group issued a statement to show how it is standing in solidarity with Manchester: “It’s now even more important for all our communities to demonstrate that we will not let any terrorist action divide us and continue our great tradition of unity and respect for all.  We stand firm that these acts of violence and hate must not go any further.”

You can read the full statement here, which includes information on the many vigils across the city on Wednesday.

Some students and staff showed their support for families in Manchester on Tuesday, both on social media and via a vigil on campus. 

Any staff who are affected by the events or would like to talk about what happened in Manchester are able to access occupational health services by contacting their HR advisor or speaking to their line manager.

The Meeting House holds regular multi-faith meetings as well as mindfulness sessions, which are open to both staff and students.