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Hello,
Over the next week, there are three celebrations and festivals to mark, and to take part in on campus. The first is Valentine’s Day which is fast approaching, and it has been wonderful to see so many students enjoying the activities in the Student Centre this week, as part of our With Love, From Sussex event. From origami and bracelet making, to magic performances and free food, there has been plenty to enjoy. There is still a chance to get involved in some the activities – check out the full schedule.
Tuesday is the Lunar New Year, marking the start of the lunar calendar, and 2026 is the year of the Horse. In the Chinese zodiac, the horse is the symbol of freedom, energy, independence, enthusiasm, and ambition, sentiments that are apt for personal growth and self-development, something you all, as students, embody.
Next week will also mark the beginning of Ramadan, the start of the holy month of fasting and prayer for Muslims on campus and around the world. In addition to some support from the Student's Union and University, our student Islamic Society have been fundraising to help provide free iftars (fast-breaking) meals for students during Ramadan, including a fundraising sale tomorrow, Friday 13 February outside the Prayer Room in Falmer House. Follow their Instagram page to find out more.
There are always lots of events, activities and ways of connecting and making friends at Sussex, visit the events section on the Student Hub, and the Experience pages on the Hub, to find out about the many opportunities provided to help you get the most of your time at Sussex.
Please read on for this week’s news including: |
Last chance to make a member of staff’s day!
The deadline for nominating staff members in this year’s Sussex Awards has been extended to Sunday 22 February. Say thank you to a staff member who has made your Sussex experience better. Find out more and put your nomination in.
Don’t forget, you can also collect Spirit of Sussex Award points for nominating!
Nominating a member of staff, is really appreciated by them, so please do take a few minutes to nominate someone who has made a difference to you and other students. | |
Help grow a micro forest on campus
A guided tree planting event is taking place on campus on Sunday 22 February where staff and students will join together to help plant a new Miyawaki-inspired micro forest. See more information and reserve your space.
| Find out about studying a Masters at our next open day
Join us on campus for our Masters Open Day on Saturday 14 March. Attend subject talks with the academics, speak with teaching and support staff, learn about applications and funding and find out what it is like to study a Masters at Sussex.
Find out more and book your place. | |
Having trouble accessing your Sussex email?
To access your Sussex email, you need to have multi-factor authentication (MFA) set up. If you have not already done this, you can follow the step-by-step instructions online. MFA uses your phone to help keep your account secure, so changing devices can sometimes cause issues, but these are usually easy to resolve. If you still have access to your old phone, you can transfer your MFA token to your new device without needing to contact IT Services. If you are still experiencing problems, you can get support through the IT Support Portal or by visiting the ITS Help page.
| Come meet Lewis Wilson, Students’ Union officer and myself at our open office session
Join myself and Lewis Wilson, Students’ Union Education and Employability Officer for our next open office session on 16 February, between 10am and 2pm. This is an opportunity for you to share your experiences of studying at Sussex with us, ask questions, and discuss what is working well or what could be improved. Book a free 15-minute slot.
| Call for entries in this year’s Soapbox Science Brighton
If you are a woman, non-binary or genderqueer person who works in science, who is eager to talk to the public about your research work in a fun, informal setting, then Soapbox Science Brighton is for you! Taking place on Brighton beach on Saturday 30 May, Soapbox Science Brighton is a celebration of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine (STEMM) and helps challenge the stereotypes about who STEMM researchers are.
Applications for 2026 are currently open until Monday 2 March – find out more and apply. |
Introducing the Cheap Eats Club from Sussex Uni Food
Sussex Uni Food have launched a new initiative called The Cheap Eats Club: tips and recipes from our chefs, designed to help you eat well for less.
Every week a new video will be shared on the Sussex Uni Food Instagram feed taking you through how to make a delicious, nutritious meal on a budget.
Keep an eye out on Instagram for more info and drop a comment to let us know how you get on! | |
There is still time to leave a Whatuni review for Sussex! The WhatUni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs) are based entirely on student reviews and your voice really makes a difference.
The deadline for reviews in the WUSCAs is 28 February – leave a review and don't miss out on the opportunity to showcase what makes our University special to you.
Sussex was named national runner-up for Mental Health and Wellbeing Support last year, which is a huge recognition of the care and commitment shown by our Wellbeing Services who support students every day. | |
Apply to run an event in One World Week in March One World Week is back for 2026, running from Monday 16 to Sunday 22 March and there is still time to apply for funding for your event idea.
Run jointly by the University and the Sussex Students’ Union, One World Week celebrates our diverse community spirit here at Sussex, from promoting understanding and celebrating cultural festivals to raising awareness of global issues.
Find out more and apply by Sunday 22 February. | With best wishes,
Kate Professor Kate O'Riordan Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education and Students) |
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