Hello,

Whether you are spending the summer studying, working, volunteering or caring for others, we hope you are also finding time to rest and recharge.

In this update, you will find a round-up of which campus facilities are open over the summer, how you can celebrate Pride at Sussex, and guidance on receiving and understanding your results. We have also included the latest news on sustainability and University services.

You may also be aware of the recent events in Israel and Iran. In light of the escalating conflict, the University has contacted all students who have declared either a nationality or home address in these countries, to ensure they are aware of the support available at Sussex.

Please read on for:

• Campus services over the summer

• Brighton Trans Pride – Saturday 20 July

• Trans and non-binary support and community

• Pride at Sussex exhibition and Brighton Pride

• Refugee Week 2025

• Understanding your results and the appeals process

• Sussex wins a national food sustainability award

• Benefits of the new facilities management partnership for students

• University’s new external print service - available now

• Your chance to win an iPad and AirPods!

• The socially responsible investment policy review

• Get ahead this summer: CV and interview preparation resources

Campus services over the summer

Even though term time is ending, lots of services remain open over the summer, including:

• The Library – open daily, including bank holidays

• Study spaces – in Jubilee and the Library

• Sport facilities – including the gym, fitness classes, and outdoor courts

• Eat Central – open 8am–3pm weekdays, with additional outlets across campus

• Co-op and other retail outlets – check online for summer hours

• Student Centre – open weekdays for wellbeing and student life support

The full list of services open on campus is available on the Student Hub.

Brighton Trans Pride – Saturday 20 July

Brighton is home to the UK’s first and largest Trans Pride. This year’s Trans Pride march takes place on Saturday 20 July, celebrating trans, non-binary, intersex, and gender non-conforming people.

The event welcomes everyone committed to trans equality and inclusion. It is a vibrant, supportive space – full of community, solidarity, and celebration. More details can be found on the Transpride Brighton webpage.

Trans and non-binary support and community
If you identify as trans and/or non-binary, or are intersex, you can connect with the Students’ Union’s Trans and Non-binary Group by emailing transnonbinary@sussexstudent.com

Pride at Sussex exhibition

Pride at Sussex is a new photo and written-word exhibition celebrating LGBTQ+ staff at the University. Running from 17 June to 31 July in the Corner Gallery (Library), the exhibition includes photographs of staff or meaningful places on campus, paired with reflections on what it means to be LGBTQ+ at Sussex.

An accompanying Padlet hosts extended reflections alongside the images.

The project is led by James Ward-Lee, former Chair of the Trans and Non-binary Staff Network, with support from the LGBTQ+ Steering Group.

If you are a student who identifies as LGBTQ+, you can join the LGBTQ+ Society and contact your SU Officers for support.

Brighton Pride

We welcome current students, staff and alumni to take part in the University’s walking party in the Community Parade. Find out more and register your interest in taking part by 30 June.

You can also join Transcend, a student-led Campaign and Network that uplifts the voices and experiences of trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming students at Sussex and beyond. Email transcend.sussex@sussexstudent.com.

Everyone deserves to feel safe, seen and celebrated – this summer and always.

Refugee Week 2025

The University of Sussex has a proud and radical tradition of providing sanctuary for academics and students. We remain committed to being a welcoming and safe place for forced migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers.

The University of Sussex is an official University of Sanctuary, after being awarded the status in 2020. This recognises our commitment to promoting a culture of welcome, safety and inclusion across our campuses and their wider communities, as well as commitment to the City of Sanctuary Charter.

Find out more about the day and the University’s broader commitment to sanctuary.

Understanding your results and the appeals process

Taught students will receive their results on the following dates:

• Undergraduate final year students: 18 June

• Undergraduate progression students: 7 July

• Postgraduate taught students: 16 July

If you need help understanding your results, please contact your School/Faculty directly for guidance.

If you are not satisfied with your outcome, you may wish to begin the Informal Resolution (IR) process. Full details—including how to complete the process and who to contact—are available on the Student Hub.

You should submit an appeal by the following deadlines:

• Informal Resolution – can be submitted at any time, but within a maximum of 10 University working days following receipt of the academic body’s decision

• Formal Appeal – within 10 University working days following receipt of the academic body’s decision or within 10 University working days following receipt of the outcome of Informal Resolution, whichever is the longer

• Appeal Outcome Review Request – within 10 University working days of receipt of their Formal Appeal Outcome

Sussex wins national sustainability food award

We are proud to share that Sussex has won the Sustainability in Education Award at the Public Sector Catering Awards 2025.

The award recognises our work on sustainable, nutritious and ethical food choices—such as removing beef from campus menus, promoting plant-based diets, and using local suppliers. It also celebrates the commitment of students and staff who champion food justice and climate action at Sussex.

Benefits of the new facilities management partnership for students
From 1 July, our new facilities management partner, OCS, will officially join the SEF partnership — bringing with it a range of positive changes to how our campus runs. Sussex has also partnered with Equans, a specialist provider, to deliver a new approach to managing our estate.

Together, these partnerships will mean:

• more consistent cleaning and maintenance

• faster responses to faults

• better communication about building services

• improved digital systems for logging issues, making the process simpler and more transparent

There will also be new opportunities for students, including supported internships, part-time job roles, and strengthened wellbeing support. This article on the Student Hub provides further details on facilities services and opportunities for students.

University’s new external print service - available now

Due to the closure of the Print Unit on Monday 30 June, the University has arranged a new external print service that students can use with their Sussex email address.

Print Marketplace is a UK-wide digital platform developed by the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) to enable public-sector organisations to purchase print from pre-approved suppliers at competitive prices. You can order almost any type of print, from posters to leaflets and flyers.

Your chance to win an iPad and AirPods!

Santander Open Academy has free courses in a range of career-focused subjects, from AI and digital skills to project management and negotiation. Right now, they are also giving away 15 iPads and 35 pairs of AirPods in their latest Student Tech Prize Draw – and you could be one of the 50 lucky winners! Sign up or log in today to enter and discover what they have to offer.

Stay up-to-date with the Office for Students

The Office for Students (OfS) is the regulator for higher education in England. They regularly share their Student News newsletter with information, events and opportunities for students to contribute to their work. In the most recent edition, they introduce their new Student Interest Board, talk about implementation of their condition on harassment and sexual misconduct, and share other recent activity where we have been working to protect the interests of students.

Subscribe to the OfS Newsletter for future updates.

Socially Responsible Investment Policy review

A group made up of Council members and some senior leaders is currently reviewing and updating the University’s Socially Responsible Investment Policy. The existing policy, originally approved in 2016–17, informs how the University invests its funds. Given changing global contexts and investment opportunities, it was agreed that a review would be carried out to ensure that the policy aligns with our institutional values and remains sector-leading.

Read about the University’s Socially Responsible Investment policy review in this article.

Get ahead this summer: CV and interview preparation resources

Whether you will be starting to search for a Professional Placement Year vacancy, or applying to graduate schemes in the autumn, CareerHub has a range of resources to help you prepare. Access CV360 to get instant feedback on your CV, as well as The Big Interview where you can undertake virtual mock interviews.

With best wishes,

Kate

Professor Kate O’Riordan
Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education and Students)

Back to news list