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Chancellor Sanjeev Bhaskar OBE receiving his surprise honorary degree

Applications are being sought for academic representation on Honorary Degree Committee. The Committee is a committee of Senate which considers nominations for honorary degrees, Gold Medals for Philanthropy or global impact in academic or social life, and Fellowships of the University; to award Fellowships and to make recommendations to Senate for the award of honorary degrees, and Gold Medals for Philanthropy or global impact in academic or social life.

There are currently vacancies for one professorial and two non-professorial academic posts on the committee to support its consideration of nominations. All eligible are welcome to apply. If you wish to apply or discuss the committee/its role further, please contact Sally Priddle, Deputy University Secretary and Head of Governance Services at S.Priddle@sussex.ac.uk. The deadline for applications is Friday 24 February.