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Hello,
You may be aware that over the past few days there was disruption to our infrastructure including a temporary power outage on campus, a mains water pipe rupturing near Bramber Lawns, and the cyber security incident relating to Canvas.
Please be reassured that these situations have now been resolved and are no longer causing any issues for students. Power was restored and buildings safely reopened; the Canvas breach has been resolved - and you can continue to use Canvas as normal; and the water pipe near Bramber Lawns was promptly repaired, with supply returned to Essex House and Norwich House by late morning the following day. We appreciate your patience while these issues were addressed, particularly during the busy assessment period.
Given these recent disruptions, I want to reassure you that the University has protocols in place for IT outages. If you do experience any IT problems during an assessment, please contact your school/faculty office who will guide you on next steps. Please also remember to regularly save your work to your University One Drive file store, especially final submission files.
If any of these recent circumstances have affected your ability to submit an assignment on time, or impacted your preparation for an assessment, you may wish to consider submitting an Exceptional Circumstances (EC) claim. You can read more about EC claims on the Student Hub.
As we continue through the assessment period, I hope you have found the revision and preparation guidance I have been sharing over the past few weeks helpful. If you would like to revisit any of the advice or techniques, you can find them all on the Skills Hub, which is full of extra tips to support your focus and confidence during exams.
Also, remember to make the most of the free food available to students during the assessment period. You can pick up a breakfast, lunch or snack pot by showing your Sussex student ID – the perfect way to refuel for your exams!
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Mental Health Awareness Week
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week and the theme for 2026 is ‘action’. You may have seen our Student Wellbeing Team around campus this week chatting to students. Remember there is a range of support and resources available to help you look after your wellbeing at the Student Centre, and also online via My Sussex.
| International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, 17 May
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) is held each year on 17 May. IDAHOBIT fosters a global moment for collective action, awareness, solidarity, and visibility, bringing together individuals, organisations, and governments under a shared global theme to highlight issues faced by LGBTQIA+ people around the world. The theme for this year is ‘At the heart of democracy’.
Look out for the Pride flag flying over Sussex House from 15 to 18 May in celebration of IDAHOBIT. You can read about the events happening and support available on the Student Hub. |
Noodle bar coming to Library Café
From Monday 18 May, you will be able to order your favourite instant noodles and have them made for you for a quick, on-the-go snack while you study. The noodle bar will feature student favourites, including Shin, Buldak and Jin noodles, and you'll be able to customise your meal with a selection of toppings including: sriracha, sesame oil, chilli oil, tamari soy, crispy onions and sesame seeds.
| Meet the artist behind Sussex’s next big public artwork
The University of Sussex has a rich history of public art across campus. A new public artwork has been commissioned and will form an integral part of the West Slope landscape and Lewes-based artist Will Nash has been selected to create it. Read more about it on the Student Hub.
On Tuesday 19 May, join Will Nash at the Attenborough Centre, presented in partnership with Brighton Festival, as he shares insights into the creative process behind this next public artwork, adding to our rich campus art tradition as part of the West Slope development. Student tickets are £5 - book your place.
| Volunteer at our campus forest food garden
Fancy a break from exams and studies? Why not join the upcoming Forest Food Garden volunteering sessions on campus. These short hands-on sessions are a great opportunity to spend time outdoors, learn about food growing, and contribute to a thriving community space at Sussex. Tasks include watering, weeding, bramble bashing and mulching. Upcoming sessions are being held on the following dates:
Thursday 14 May, 12.30-3.30pm Thursday 11 June, 12.30-3.30pm Thursday 30 July, 12.30-3.30pm Thursday 27 August, 12.30-3.30pm You can find the Forest Food Garden at the northern end of campus, behind Northfield. No need to book a place, just show up and get stuck in! |
Join our annual Soapbox Science celebration on 30 May
Soapbox Science celebrates women, non-binary and genderqueer people in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine (STEMM), challenging the stereotypes about who STEMM researchers are. On Saturday 30 May, 11am-2pm join Soapbox Science Brighton at the beach for their annual event, where you can enjoy demonstrations and discussions and hear about the amazing research taking place in our region!
Find out more about the event. | With best wishes,
Kate Professor Kate O'Riordan Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education and Students) |
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Students enjoying ice creams at the Spring Term Party on 1 May. |
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