About the University of Sussex
About the University of Sussex
Since our foundation in 1961, Sussex has valued – and encourages – a pioneering spirit. We’ve pushed for change, and demanded more, creating a better future for individuals and communities all over the world.
Our lecturers deliver pro- grammes of study that inspire students to develop the skills that make their education count, and that give them the confidence to make their mark in their cho- sen field. Our staff conduct original re- search to explore the great questions of our age. Their find- ings impact policy and practice for businesses, NGOs and gov- ernments, ensuring that Sus- sex students are also at the forefront of knowledge in their subject. Creative thinking, pedagogic diversity, intellectual challenge and interdisciplinary have al- ways been fundamental to a Sussex education. The University’s goal is to de- liver teaching and learning pro- grammes that are informed by current research, are attrac- tive to students from all soci- oeconomic and cultural back- grounds, and which deliver skills for life. The University is committed to widening access for students from lower-income families, and awards a high number of scholarships and other types of financial support.
In pursuing our mission, we cel- ebrate the values of: Excellence, through a commit- ment to delivering the highest standards of research, scholar- ship, teaching and learning, in order to provide a dynamic and stimulating environment for students and staff, and to max- imise their social and econom- ic contribution to societies. Interdisciplinary, through tack- ling multidimensional prob- lems, while maintaining a strong, broadly based set of disciplines across the arts and humanities, social sciences, sciences and med- icine engagement, by actively seeking an external and inter- national approach to all our ac- tivities. Challenge, in which all mem- bers of the Sussex community are prepared to explore crea- tively the status quo and alter- natives, within the context of excellence and professional- ism, and to seek to make posi- tive change in society. Partnership, by developing sus- tained relationships that bring together complementary skills and resources to create mutu- al benefit and to deliver impact that cannot be achieved by ei- ther partner alone.
Professionalism, by upholding freedom of academic enquiry, undertaking activities in a re- sponsible manner using ro- bust, transparent processes and maintaining professional standards in the conduct of all academic and support activi- ties. Equality, diversity and inclu- sion, by making appointments and developing entry routes to the University based on edu- cational merit, and valuing the strengths derived from contri- butions to our mission by people from differ- ent backgrounds, traditions, cultures and perspectives. Service, in which members of the Sussex community seek to use their skills and talents to contribute to local, national and international communities and organisations. Our Sussex 2025 vision re- imagines the pioneering spirit of the original purpose of our University but does so for new times and a new generation. Discover our vision at https://www.sussex.ac.uk/ strategy/
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