Congratulations to the five postgraduate winners of the PTES graduation package prize draw
By: James Andrews
Last updated: Friday, 10 July 2026

Congratulations to the five postgraduate taught students who have won a graduation package worth £150 after taking part in the 2026 Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES).
The annual survey gives postgraduate taught students the opportunity to share feedback on their experience at Sussex. Their responses help us understand what is working well and where improvements can be made to teaching, learning and the wider postgraduate student experience here at Sussex.
This year's prize draw winners are:
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Burcu Altunoglu, MBA, Business School
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Melusi Simelane, MA International Relations, School of Global Studies
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Desi Sari Ayuni, MSc Development Economics, Business School
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Claudia George, MA Art History & Museum Curating, School of Media, Arts and Humanities
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Maria Ona, MA Childhood & Youth Studies, School of Education and Social Work
Each winner will receive a graduation package worth £150, including gown hire, two guest tickets and a basic photography package.
Thank you to everyone who completed the survey. Your feedback plays an important role in helping us improve the postgraduate student experience at Sussex. The results will be analysed over the coming months and will help inform future enhancements to teaching, learning and student support across the University.