Professor Michael Farthing
Vice-Chancellor
It's our excellent academic reputation that makes Sussex stand out. And we help you boost your employability from the start, ensuring you're best placed to succeed in your career. Wherever your career path takes you after graduation, the skills and experience you'll gain at Sussex will assure you a bright future.
I am proud to be the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sussex. Our researchers and teachers are at the forefront of their fields and ensure there are strong links between our research and our taught degrees, giving you a remarkable postgraduate academic experience where research and teaching combine within disciplinary excellence.
You will be part of a thriving postgraduate community – over a quarter of our students are postgraduates undertaking research or studying on postgraduate taught degrees.
Sussex also has a strong international identity and has flourishing academic links with every continent. The University is home to researchers and students from over 120 countries. We have a diverse student population, enriching the experience of all who study and work here.
Our Doctoral School provides a stimulating environment to support the skills development of our research students, helping them prepare for their future careers. We also offer dedicated careers development and support for taught postgraduates – an ideal preparation for a future career wherever you go.
On our beautiful campus, superb new buildings are being created, and we have ambitious plans for our award-winning original buildings, such as the refurbishment of the Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts.
As a student here, you could be part of helping us to make the future. I look forward to you joining us at Sussex.