Join us for a day of celebration, welcoming you to the University, on Friday 20 September 2024.
Vice-Chancellor’s Welcome Celebration
Get ready to embark on an exciting adventure at Sussex.
On Friday 20 September 2024, the University’s Vice-Chancellor, Sasha Roseneil, is hosting a special event to warmly welcome our new students in each of Sussex’s four Faculties. As a Sussex student, you’re part of a School that’s in one of these Faculties.
Be inspired by a specially-recorded welcome message from Chancellor Sanjeev Bhaskar, an address from the Vice-Chancellor, a topical presentation from a leading academic and a closing speech from your Faculty’s Executive Dean.
Afterwards, you’ll get the chance to meet and greet the Vice-Chancellor, connect with fellow students and senior representatives from the University and enjoy our photobooth, giant games, delicious drinks and cupcakes.
The day marks the end of Welcome Week, looking ahead to the beginning of term-time teaching and your new life at Sussex.
Booking your place
Each event is free and takes place at the Jubilee Lecture Theatre. Places are limited.
Book now via the links below for your faculty:
Events on campus
Break the ice over a giant board game. Capture a memory in the photo booth, watch some live music or check out the circus performers. It’s the perfect way to make friends, mingle and dive into the university experience.
This is the perfect chance to get to to know the facilities and spaces in a relaxed and fun atmosphere.
Student Centre events
The Student Centre is the first place to go if you’re looking for a place to hang out with friends, get support from University staff, attend workshops or wind down between lectures.
View all upcoming Student Centre events.
Students’ Union events
The University of Sussex Students’ Union (USSU) runs various bars and cafes across campus, and has a range of activities planned.
Find out more about USSU events.
Food, drink and chill out time
If you need a break and somewhere to grab some food, we have a range of food and drink outlets on campus selling hot and cold food from across the world.
For somewhere to relax, there’s quiet a space where you can chill out and recharge.
If you’d like a moment of reflection, we also have the Meeting House, home to our Chaplaincy.
Food vouchers
We have 2,000 £5 lunch vouchers to give away on the day that are redeemable in our many cafes across campus before the end of September.
Other events
There’s a wide range of exciting activities happening throughout Welcome Week and beyond.