Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education and Students), Professor Kate O'Riordan, wrote to all taught students earlier today. Below you can read her full message:
Hello,
Kindness is one of the core values of Sussex, and I hope this will be at the heart of your experience. I was inspired to see so many of you share the ways you show kindness in the latest edition of Experience Sussex! Check out the full edition for more things to do and read around World Kindness Day.
This week there are other events that will be marked at Sussex. The first is Trans Awareness Week (13-19 November), which will be followed by Transgender Day of Remembrance on 20 November. These are opportunities to highlight transgender rights and remember the transgender people affected by violence. On the Student Hub you can see more and read about our recent Inclusive Sussex event with Fox Fisher, a Brighton-based artist, author, filmmaker and Sussex alum whose My Genderation film project documents the lives and experiences of transgender and non-binary people.
You might also be aware that COP 29, the UN Climate Change Conference, is happening at the moment. For a reminder of what the Sustainable Development Goals are and how they apply to our teaching and research, watch this recent video from some of our student Digital Media Creators. You can also come along to a free climate action talk next Thursday. Thank you to all of you who took part in the Students’ Union’s Climate Assembly last week too!
Please read on for your regular update, including:
- Your education matters: tell us your thoughts on how you are being taught and assessed (28 November)
- Have your say to win up to £50 in vouchers to spend in campus cafés!
- Apply now to attend Digital Futures 2024
- Black at Sussex: Navigating Business – the ‘Black’ Experience (21 November)
- Climate action talk with Sussex experts (21 November)
- Improve your academic skills at a Library workshop
- Reminder: Virtual Masters Open Day (23 November)
- Student drug and alcohol awareness week (18-24 November)
- Book discounted tickets for CINECITY festival at ACCA (until 17 November).
Your education matters: tell us your thoughts on how you are being taught and assessed (28 November)
Thank you to everyone who came to my open office session in October. I really enjoyed meeting you all – and I learnt a lot from you. Along with Lewis Wilson, the Students’ Union’s Education and Employability Officer, I will be back in the Student Centre between 2.15pm and 3.45pm on Thursday 28 November and we would love to hear your thoughts on how you are being taught and assessed. See more information and how to book a slot.
Have your say to win up to £50 in vouchers to spend in campus cafés!
Take our Student Spaces Survey and tell us what you think about campus. From the campus supermarket to your favourite café and study spaces – we want to know what you love and what could be even better. Read more about how you can shape campus. You can also tell us about your travel habits in our campus Travel Survey. Help us to create a sustainable campus Travel Plan by sharing how you travel to campus and your views on sustainable travel ideas. Read more on the Student Hub.
Apply now to attend Digital Futures 2024
Applications are now open for Digital Futures, taking place at the Student Centre on Friday 29 November, 2-6:15pm. This brand-new event will give you the opportunity to explore how you can enter the digital industry, especially if you are not studying a related degree.
You will hear from employers and Sussex graduates who will be providing an insight into the shifting landscape of digital careers, and how your existing skills and degree can lead to exciting opportunities. You will have a chance to take part in an interactive tech challenge to gain real world experience. Please fill out this form to register your interest. Places are limited and applications close at midnight on Sunday 17 November.
Black at Sussex: Navigating Business – the ‘Black’ Experience (21 November)
Join a special Black Brilliance in Business event, in collaboration with Black at Sussex, on Thursday 21 November. You will hear from expert panellists, try delicious West African food and have time to network. Book your free place today.
Climate action talk with Sussex experts (21 November)
To hear the latest on how Sussex research is driving potential responses to the climate crisis, book your free ticket for a talk on the future of climate action on Thursday 21 November. You’ll hear from three leading researchers from our Centres of Excellence who are tackling a range of climate challenges. You can attend in person or online – select your choice from the ticket options.
Improve your academic skills at a Library workshop
Come along to the Library's academic skills workshops happening throughout November. If you need support with your dissertation, help finding quality sources for assignments, want to learn about Zotero, or need help perfecting your referencing skills, these sessions are for you. Sign up for sessions on Eventbrite.
Reminder: Virtual Masters Open Day (23 November)
If you are thinking about studying a Masters, join teaching and support staff online from 10.30am-2.30pm on Saturday 23 November to find out more about Masters study. The Masters Open Day will give you the opportunity to attend live online subject sessions with the academics who teach our Masters courses, as well as join sessions to find out more about the support available to postgraduate students, how to apply for your course, help with funding, and what life as a postgraduate is really like. Find out more and book your place.
Student drug and alcohol awareness week (18-24 November)
Next week is student drug and alcohol awareness week, run nationally by Students Organising for Sustainability (SOS). Here at Sussex, kick off the week with mocktails at Falmer Bar and look out for representatives from charity Change Grow Live in the Student Centre to discuss drug and alcohol use. Find out more on the Student Hub.
Book discounted tickets for CINECITY festival at ACCA (until 17 November)
CINECITY festival is back to bring the best in world cinema to Brighton & Hove. We are delighted to be screening 11 events on our new state-of-the art cinema screen at our Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts (ACCA) during the festival. As a Sussex student you can book concession tickets, which start at just £3 for selected screenings. Visit the ACCA website for further details of the films showing and to buy tickets.
With best wishes,
Kate
Professor Kate O’Riordan, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education and Students)