Key facts
a learning environment that embraces technological innovation
extensive library resources – our main Library is open 24 hours a day from Monday to Saturday and during the day on Sunday in term time
wide range of IT skills training
comprehensive guidance and support
multimedia language-learning facilities
The University of Sussex has ambitious plans to engage you wherever you learn – on the internet, on digital media players and on mobile phones. We are transforming learning on and off campus. Using a blended approach, our teaching and learning is embracing technological innovation, facilitating a 24/7 learning environment in a 24/7 culture. Sussex provides a range of specialist online and traditional resources to support your studies and enhance your learning experience.
- The Library
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The Library has recently undergone a substantial and exciting refurbishment, and offers a variety of study facilities ranging from group study rooms to individual silent study spaces. Many of the Library's resources are available online.
InfoSuss, a web-based tutorial to help you find your way through the many online resources, is available at InfoSuss: Information Skills Guide.
In addition, the Library has an important collection of manuscripts, archives and rare books, as well as housing the world-famous Mass Observation Archive. For more details, refer to Special Collections
Library facilities
Access to over 700,000 books
Over 1,000 study places
Bookable study rooms for two to eight people
Electronic Library with access to over 25,000 journals
Over 200 PCs, laptop facilities and wireless coverage throughout
Audiovisual facilities including films and documentaries
Information hub
Automated book issue and return
- IT Services
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When on campus attending lectures and seminars, you can use your laptop to take advantage of our extensive wireless network. As well as being able to prepare your assignments when and where you choose, you will be able to benefit from the big investment Sussex is making in virtual learning, and from access to online support and information services. For more details, refer to the IT Services.
IT Services (ITS) provide a range of computer facilities. All PCs have a customised desktop, a full MS Office suite, and email and internet access. We provide specialist software and a small number of iMac computers. There is also an extensive range of IT skills training courses. For more details, refer to IT Services: Training.
ITS support PCs with assistive software specifically for use by students with a disability or additional learning needs.
Our SussexMobile app provides instant access to personalised information about your modules, your timetable, and books you have borrowed from the Library, as well as access to a staff directory, up-to-date news feeds and general information about University services. Mapping information in the system links to GPS locations of buildings and provides information about the services within them.
Through the app you can also get live information about which PCs are free in ITS clusters across campus. Log in at SussexMobile.
IT facilities
Over 850 PCs, many available 24/7
Wireless network to enable laptop users to access online resources
Free email and internet access
Access to personalised information about your course
Help via the web, by email, over the telephone and in person
Extensive training
Safe storage for computer files, easily accessible both on and off campus via the internet
Extensive printing facilities
Assistive PCs for students with disabilities or additional learning needs
Students who live on campus have a wired connection in their study bedroom, enabling access to the internet when using a personal computer. In addition, wireless is available for students to connect other mobile devices and phones in campus accommodation
- Online learning support
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Sussex Direct is a secure website offering personalised access to the information you need to study, work and socialise at Sussex. Most students will use it to register before arriving at the University. Once here, you can use it for personal and secure access to information about your modules, reading lists, timetables and marks.
Study Direct is your online learning environment. Here you will find your subjectbased module material and activities. An increasing number of modules are making use of lecture-capture technology so you can listen to your lecture again or on the move via mobile devices.
Study Success at Sussex (S3) is an online study skills resource and includes guidance on getting the most from teaching and learning at university, study tips, online study skills tutorials and essential study information.
- Sussex Centre for Language Studies
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The Sussex Centre for Language Studies (SCLS) offers self-access and structured learning facilities for students who need support with English, or those who are studying, or simply want to practise, a foreign language or study skills. Teaching resources include digital multimedia language facilities. For further information on short courses – and presessional courses and resources – refer to International students and English language requirements.
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