This edition of Experience Sussex! is being sent to all taught students.

Make the most of your time at university | 6 October 2025

Landing in your inbox every other Monday during term time, Experience Sussex! is your student magazine.

In this issue, you can win tickets to The Coast is Queer, Brighton and Hove's festival of LGBTQ+ literature. Discover your creative side with workshops and performances at the Attenborough Centre for Creative Arts, take up a sport or try something new with Active US, and check out the latest social shoutout to see if you have been mentioned. With students’ voices front and centre, Experience Sussex! keeps you up to date with everything happening on campus.

Read on to connect with everything that makes Sussex great!

Have you discovered the Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts?

Looking for something creative, thought-provoking, or just plain cool to do on campus? The Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts (ACCA) is right here at Sussex and it is packed with live music, performance, film, dance, and more. It is the place for bold ideas, social justice and creative freedom, with artists from around the world and locally in Brighton. Whether you are into experimental theatre, late-night gigs, or just curious to see what is on, there is always something happening. Head over to their website or pop in and explore, it is your space too.

Thank you for a wonderful Welcome Week 

As the new academic year gets underway we hope you enjoyed Welcome Week 2025. The campus was buzzing with excited students enjoying a range of activities from the Freshers' Fair, Canine Cuddles, board games in the Recharge Zone and much, much more. You probably saw two of our fantastic Digital Media Creators, Noah and Vanisha filming the activities. Relive a brilliant week by checking out the photo gallery. 

Grab a tasty meal for just £2!

The University’s £2 meal scheme is still going strong, offering a range of tasty options including vegetarian or vegan, every day at Eat Central, located on the ground floor of Bramber House. Meals are available from 12 noon to 5pm, making it easy to grab something warm, tasty, and budget-friendly while you are on campus. It is a great, cost friendly way to refuel. 

Discover Active US 

Joining a sports team is a fun way to get moving, make friends, and feel better day to day. Sussex has loads of options for everyone through Active US. You do not need to be super sporty, options include beach volleyball, running, or chilled-out walks in the beautiful Stanmer Park. It is all about finding something you enjoy and getting stuck in. Being active can help you stay healthy, feel good, and enjoy uni life. Find out more today. 

Get involved at The Coast is Queer festival and win festival passes!

The Coast is Queer LGBTQ+ Literary Festival is back with exciting ways for students to participate, contribute, and enjoy the celebration of queer literature and culture. Whether you are looking to volunteer, attend events on a budget, or win a free pass. Find out more. 

Each issue, we’ll highlight a question from social media to help our student community share their knowledge and experiences of university life with one another.

The question we asked you for this issue: Who was the first friend you made at Sussex? 

You must have loved this question, as it got the highest number of replies we have ever had! Take a look at some of them below:

@james.more28 - Jonah. 

@jemimabelle_ - my flatmate naia from first year. I love her very much and we're now attached at the hip.

@phoebestorey - the girls on my course.

@vakhob_yu - My roommate Chirag Ghosh - The Prince of Kolkata. 

Sussex regularly features in local, national and international media showcasing our research, student and staff achievements, and the University’s far-reaching impact.

Quantum careers will shape the future of industry Professor Winfried Hensinger (Mathematical and Physical Sciences; Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine) featured in a review of the emerging quantum sector which explores the potential for economic gains and job creation.

Astrophysicists at Sussex and Birmingham have developed a groundbreaking method for detecting gravitational waves that could reveal previously hidden cosmic phenomena.

Queer Heritage South has received £1.25 million from the National Lottery to lead a major community archiving project celebrating LGBT+ history across southern England, in partnership with local museums, universities, archives, and libraries.

• How learning a language helped me connect with others and express myself. Written by Matilda Barrowman. 

• Why you should join a society. Written by Tugce Etern. 

Skills Boost: CVs, Applications and Job Search - Online

6 October 2025 12:00 until 12:45.

How Words Help Us Think

7 October 2025 16:00 until 17:30.

Res Life Lounge

8 October 2025 19:00 until 21:00. 

It is official, you are studying at the happiest university in the UK! The University of Sussex has been ranked the happiest university in the UK in the Unifresher Happiest Universities 2026 Guide. 

What would you like to see?

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