Our Civic University Agreement
Find out more about our Civic University Agreement, a commitment to boost regional economic growth and tackle local social and environmental challenges.
Civic University Agreement mission
We've signed a landmark Civic University Agreement [PDF 2.68MB] (CUA) with our partners, committing to work together to create a more sustainable, connected, and equitable future for our region.
This shared mission brings education, public services, business, and communities together to drive positive social, economic, and environmental change across Sussex.
What is the Civic University Agreement?
The agreement is a commitment for partners to work together to play a stronger, long-term role in supporting and improving the local area.
Drawing on a shared understanding of local needs and opportunities, the agreement sets out how we will work together to promote environmental sustainability, community cohesion, and inclusive growth.
Through joint initiatives in areas such as nature recovery, renewable energy, education, health, and cultural development, we aim to make Sussex a better place for everyone to live, work, and learn.
Read the Civic University Agreement [PDF 2.68MB]
Our partners
The agreement brings together a diverse group of organisations committed to civic engagement and collaboration, including:
- University of Sussex
- University of Brighton
- University of Chichester
- Brighton & Hove City Council
- East Sussex County Council
- West Sussex County Council
- Bexhill 6th Form College
- BHASVIC
- Chichester College Group
- East Sussex College Group
- Plumpton College
- Varndean College
- NHS Sussex
- Sussex Police
- Brighton Chamber
- Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club and Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation
- Gatwick Diamond Business
- Sussex Chamber of Commerce.
How to get involved
To get involved with the Civic University Agreement, you can contribute, volunteer or mentor in support of existing projects or share your own ideas and new ways to collaborate to help achieve the CUA’s mission.
Contribute your ideas and find out more by contacting publicaffairs@sussex.ac.uk.