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Community for Students Aged 21+ (Mature Students)
Posted on behalf of: Student Engagement & Enhancement
Last updated: Monday, 10 February 2025
Did you start your degree a few years later than most, or as a mature student? Do you know about the Mature Students' Community?
The community is a space to make new friends, talk about what matters to you or reach out for support. It's been designed by, and for, Sussex students, whether you're in your early twenties, or much later in life.
The programme started in September 2025 and has been a great success so far, with fortnightly drop-ins attracting students from across the University. We offer a warm, welcoming and relaxed atmosphere, free refreshments and a range of activities designed by, and with, students like you.
We particularly want to offer a space to mature students navigating university for the first time, so some activities may be slightly more relevant to undergraduates than postgraduates, but we are open to all who identify as mature students.
Find out more and book to attend on our TicketTailor page, or follow @SussexUniSEE on Instagram. All dates are also added to StudentHub Events.
Upcoming dates
Tues 11 February, 12-2pm - Reflecting on feedback
Just received or awaiting your assessment results?
Join an informal chat with Academic Skills staff and fellow students to discuss feedback and how to make the most of it. Library staff will also be there with books you can take away with you. No need to share your own feedback!
Thurs 27 February, 12-2pm - Creative Workshop
Get creative with CreativeWaves.co.uk!
A fun workshop where you can design your own personalised greeting card, help shape an illustrated postcard for new mature students, or simply chat and relax with a coffee. A relaxed, social, drop-in session - no experience needed!
Tues 11 March, 12-2pm - Feedback and Feast!
Help improve the student experience!
Share your thoughts with teams from Transition, Welcome, Careers, and more. Tell us what you’ve enjoyed and what we should do next year - over a free lunch of sandwiches, quiche, and soup from IDS Cafe!
Wed 26 March, 12-2pm - CareerLab
Looking for meaningful work experience?
Chat with the Careers team about CareerLab opportunities, which could include paid internships, international travel, and flexible online roles. CareerLab offer specific opportunities for Foundation, Undergraduate and PGT students, with application windows at different points of the year - full list available here.