As an undergraduate student in Mathematics, you will be eligible for a number of progressional and finalist prizes. These prizes are awarded annually for outstanding work, including the highest overall grade from either BSc or MMath undergraduate student, and the best third year projects, as well as School level prizes.
Finalist Prizes
- The MacQuitty Prize for outstanding performance at undergraduate level
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The MacQuitty prize is awarded each year by Dr Jonathan MacQuitty (Sussex PhD 1979) to the highest performing undergraduate student studying mathematics, biology, technology, science or psychology. Inspired by the generosity of his own family to support him through his doctoral studies, Dr MacQuitty's prize of £10,000 aims to give the winning student financial flexibility as they enter their postgraduate career, whatever that may be. The prize money can be spent in any way they wish, whether it be to start a business, to donate to charity, to travel, to continue their education or to pursue a passion.
- The Hirschfeld Prize
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This prize is awarded to the student with the highest overall grade from either Mathematics BSc or Mathematics MMath courses. It was first awarded in 2010, when a long-serving academic gave £20,000 to the University to enable the best Mathematics finalist to receive a prize of £1,000.
- Prize for outstanding performance on the Mathematics MMath course
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This prize is awarded to the undergraduate student with the highest overall grade for the Mathematics MMath course.
- Prize for outstanding performance on the Mathematics BSc course
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This prize is awarded to the undergraduate student with the highest overall grade for the Mathematics BSc course
- Prize for the outstanding Mathematics MMath Project
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This prize is awarded to the undergraduate student with the most outstanding Mathematics MMath project.
- Prize for the outstanding BSc Project
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This prize is awarded to the undergraduate student with the most outstanding Mathematics BSc project.
- Prize of Membership to the Institute of Mathematics and it's Applications
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Two finalists are awarded the prize of a one year paid membership to the Institute of Mathematics and it's Applications in recognition of their outstanding results.
- The David Axon Prize for outstanding achievement (School level)
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This prize is awarded in memory of the late Professor David Axon (Head of the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences 2009 - 2012), for students who have suffered adversity during their degree, or for recognition of those from an unconventional or widening participation background and who have subsequently excelled.
- The Civic Engagement Prize (School level)
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This prize is awarded to a graduating student (including MSc and PhD students) who has selflessly carried out some significant work to help the local community.
2023 Finalists
The Hirschfeld Prize
Sareena AW Pokkakkillath, Mathematics MMath with Research Placement
Prize for outstanding performance on the Mathematics MMath course
Sophia Nabeel, Mathematics MMath
Prize for outstanding performance on the Mathematics BSc course
Iain G Bird, Mahematics with Economics BSc
Prize for the outstanding Mathematics MMath project
Sareena AW Pokkakkillath, Mathematics MMath with Research Placement and Sophia Nabeel, Mathematics MMath
Prize of paid one-year membership of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications in recognition of your results
Gracie Gilbert, Mathematics BSc and Alex Webber, Mathematics with Finance BSc
The David Axon Prize for outstanding achievement (School level)
Olivia K Gardener-Stanbridge, Mathematics BSc (pictured above)
2022 Finalists
The Hirschfeld Prize
Phoebe Valentine, Mathematics BSc
Prize for outstanding performance on the Mathematics MMath course
Cameron Richards, Mathematics MMath
Prize for the outstanding Mathematics MMath project
Emma Muijen and Jonathan Robinson, Mathematics MMath
Prize for the outstanding Mathematics BSc project
Jun (William) Chen, Mathematics BSc
Prize of paid one-year membership of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications in recognition of your results
Phoebe Valentine, Mathematics BSc and Cameron Richards, Mathematics MMath
The David Axon Prize for outstanding achievement (School level)
Katherine Stevens, Mathematics BSc
"My time at Sussex has been truly incredible from start to finish. "After going through struggles with family illness and bereavement during my studies, with the support of friends, I am proud to be graduating with a First-Class Honours as well as being awarded the David Axon Prize."
Olivia Gardener-StanbridgeWinner of the David Axon Prize 2023
"It is a great honour to receive the MacQuitty Prize and be a part of it's history.I was very unsure about returning to University after spending eight years as a secondary school teacher but, after thoroughly enjoying my first year at Sussex, I knew it was the right decision. I did my best to engage fully with the university experience and work hard, and this award is the perfect culmination of my time at Sussex.
The lecturers and tutors were a huge part of my success and without their generously given time and support I would not have achieved what I have.
The MacQuitty Prize money will help enormously to ease the financial pressure of having to quickly find a new career path and will also enable me to spend more time with my family, and for this I am extremely thankful."
Matthew PearceWinner of the MacQuitty 2021 Prize for the Sciences
"I feel extremely privileged to be the winner of the MacQuitty Prize for the Sciences.It is an honour to be a part of such a legacy."Whilst I was completing my A-levels, my dad passed away suddenly, leaving behind just me and my mum. At that time, I thought a university education was out of the question for me. Luckily, my mum encouraged me to still pursue an academic path and the University of Sussex has been such an amazing place to do that.
"I have loved studying maths and it has helped me start fresh. I never imagined that I would achieve as much as I have and receiving the MacQuitty prize has taught me to believe in myself. Thank you to Dr Johnathan MacQuitty for such a generous contribution which I will use for training that will enable me to become an educator myself."
Rachel Dickerson
Winner of the MacQuitty 2020 Prize for the Sciences
"I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Sussex and am delighted to be leaving with the 2020 prize for outstanding performance on the BSc degree course in Mathematics. Having entered the BSc course through the Foundation year at Sussex, I am very proud of how far I have come and am thrilled to be leaving with a First-class Honours, as well as the student award."Jessica Beard
Winner of the Prize for outstanding performance on the BSc degree course in Mathematics in 2020
"What an honour and a surprise it was to win the Civic Engagement prize.Dr James Van Yperen, Doctoral Tutor, Sussex PhD and Mathematics MMath graduate
Winner of the Civic Engagement prize in 2020
Progression Prizes
The Prize for outstanding achievement in year 1
The Prize for outstanding achievement in year 2
The Prize for outstanding achievement in year 3 of MMath courses
The Prize for outstanding performance on the Foundation Year
2023 Progression prize winners
The Prize for outstanding achievement in year 1
Tommy Ilgunas, Mathematics MMath with Research Placement
The Prize for outstanding achievement in year 2
Maria Sinkevich, Mathematics BSc and Dylan Hutcheson, Mathematics MMath with Research Placement
The Prize for outstanding achievement in year 3 on the Mathematics MMath course
Joe W Buckridge, Mathematics MMath wit Research Placement
The Prize for outstanding performance on the Foundation Year
Toby Burch, Mathematics BSc
2022 Progression prize winners
The Prize for outstanding achievement in year 2
Luke Wentworth, Mathematics MMath
The Prize for outstanding achievement in year 3 on the Mathematics MMath course
Sareena Pokkakkillath, Mathematics MMath with Research Placement
The Prize for outstanding performance on the Foundation Year
Flora Weller, Mathematics BSc