Students sat on benches on grass with trees either side and tents and outdoor seating behind them
At the end of last year, nearly 900 students took time to tell us what they think about campus in the 2024 Student Spaces Survey.
Your feedback gave us a great insight into what you love, what you’d like to improve and what you’d like to see on campus. From where you go for a wellbeing moment to your priorities when shopping, here’s what you had to say…
Wellbeing and activities
Most of you choose the Library or Student Centre when in search of a wellbeing space and 26% said they are member of a University sports club or society, with 32% using the sports facilities on campus and 24% having a SussexSport membership.
The most popular answer when asked how you feel about the choice of sports facilities was “neither satisfied nor dissatisfied” (45%), with the gym fitness rooms and sports halls being the most popular facilities.
When asked about adequate space for activities on campus, 85% replied positively and 87% said the spaces are fit for purpose. However, most are unsure how easy booking these spaces is.
Getting around campus
Most respondents “somewhat agree” (54%) or “strongly agree” (26%) that campus is easy to navigateand find it “very” (39%) or “somewhat” (48%) accessible.
You highlighted the value of digital and physical maps, clear signage and directional boards across campus as well as social support, in making navigating campus a positive experience, and noted there is room for improvement in all these areas.
A student said: “The availability of helpful staff and student ambassadors has been a great support when I had questions or got lost”.
Shopping on campus
The top three factors influencing your supermarket choices are price (84%), location (71%), and convenience (53%).
You used words such as ‘convenient’, ‘small’, ‘busy’, and ‘expensive’ to describe campus supermarkets. When asked about one thing you would change, your answers focussed on affordability and, if you could improve one thing, most of you highlighted pricing and space size.
Popular recommendations included expanding product options like international, halal, and vegan items, along with affordable essentials. Many also indicated they would like to have more bakery and café options on campus, a cinema, and more social enterprises and local businesses.
Thank you
Big thanks to everyone who took part in the survey – your views will help us make Sussex the best it can be!
The lucky winners of our café vouchers have been contacted.