Student Update is the weekly newsletter for all taught students at Sussex.
Past editions of Student Update
Read recent editions of our newsletter, keeping you up-to-date with what’s happening across the university.
- Thursday 28 May: Consultation on staff redundancies, £500+ bursaries available, £2600-3600 of free digital skills training
- Thursday 21 May: Up to £3,000 Masters fee reduction, underground electronica gig, and why are we a University of Sanctuary?
- Thursday 14 May: New public artwork on campus, free food to fuel your exams, and Soapbox Science is back!
- Thursday 7 May: Free food during assessment period, exam tips and new renting rights to be aware of
- Wednesday 29 April: Free ice cream picnic, tips for revision success, phishing attacks to watch out for, and more
- Thursday 23 April: Your exams, your voice, your campus, your end of term celebration
- Thursday 16 April: Win Brighton Festival tickets, get a £500-£2,000 bursary for your green idea, plus £3 Thai dishes at Eat Central
- Wednesday 18 March: Vaccinations and health information, spring break support, half-price theatre, green careers, and more
- Thursday 5 March: Valentine’s activities, campus tree planting, our brand-new Cheap Eats Club, and more!
- Thursday 12 March: 2M in funding for student scholarships available, 50 years of Sussex student radio, become a Junior Research Assistant, and more
- Thursday 26 February 2026: Win up to £5,000, career boosts, campus comedy and festival fun!
- Thursday 19 February: One day left to stand in the SU elections, climate justice week, options module choices and more
- Thursday 12 February: Valentine’s activities, campus tree planting, our brand-new Cheap Eats Club and more!
- Thursday 5 February: Get active, get creative and grab your slice of Sussex student life
- Thursday 29 January: Rediscover Sussex at Refreshers, make sure your vaccinations are up to date, have your have your say in the National Student Survey and more
- Thursday 22 January: Can banana skins power a smartphone? Free food and do not miss the Vice-Chancellor and Lord Hain event
- Celebrating winter graduation, exam and assessment support and your chance to lead at Sussex
- Thursday 8 January: Free breakfast, £2 gym classes, no deposit housing and more!
- Thursday 4 December: Win lunch on us, flexible paid work opportunities and exam tips
- Thursday 27 November. Win one of ten £25 Love2Shop vouchers, insights from COP30, Disability History Month and more!
- Thursday 20 November. Get paid to make content, $500 awards to do kind things, no deposit accomodation, and more!
- Thursday 13 November. Share your voice, explore new volunteering opportunities, and see how your feedback shapes Sussex
- Friday 7 November 2025. Win £100, part-time jobs available and more!
- Thursday 30 October 2025. Black at Sussex guest lecture, money advice and support, SU leadership opportunities and more!
- Thursday 23 October 2025. Win £100, try blacksmithing, apply for campus housing and more!
- Thursday 16 October 2025. Why your voice matters, job opportunities, and celebrating Diwali
- Thursday 2 October 2025. Opportunities to get involved and make friends this term
- Thursday 25 September 2025. Free sport events, new wellbeing space, save on bus fares, record your attendance and more!
- Thursday 9 September 2025. Win a trip to California, Black History Month and chance to win £1000!