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Sort:Latest reviewsBrighton is a very diverse and accepting place to live in, which heavily impacts the environment at the university. The people I met at the university of sussex and the overall feel have given me the courage to truly be myself. This is in great part thanks to the student union, who I've always felt was 'on my side'.
It feels really welcoming and friendly, there’s nature everywhere, there are lots of places to study, there’s always something going on whether it’s a society meet up or a vintage clothes sale, all of my lectures are on zoom, all of the staff are really approachable and friendly
Great university in terms of academia. Sometimes feels hard to make friends but overall most people here are very nice.
The library and student centre are both very good however some of the study buildings feel a bit dated.
Good uni, nice location and campus
Living on campus and being close to important study spaces and gym is one of the best aspects Worst aspects is maintenance and cleaning maintenance
Most of my lecturers are very approachable which makes me feel that I can get the best out of my learning by asking questions. We are reminded of the student mental well-being/financial support (counselling services, bursaries etc.) offered to us so I feel very welcomed and looked after. My only suggestion would be to make students more aware of exam support available. I am feeling very anxious about returning to in person exams for the first time yet I know little about the support/help available to me for this.
So far, my time at university has been amazing! There isn't much to do on campus when it comes to social events. It's all kind of died down since the freshers week. The facilities are either very good or very brutalist era and old buildings. Student's Union seems like a gimmick and student support doesn't really help enough to lead to a solution. The campus is like it's own little ecosystem which is lovely but sometimes, the distance and remote nature is felt.
18-24 years
First gen student
I love the campus, It makes me feel like I’m part of a community. The computer science lab is also really amazing, great quality monitors and software
As one of this students who has access disability support services, the support that is provided is incredible, I cannot fault it. The campus is extremely accessible and inclusive. I receive study skills meetings twice weekly where I get one-to-one support with assignments, exams and anything I need help with. My lecturers and tutors are also incredibly understanding and easy to talk to, so whenever I have any personal issues or concerns I never feel alone. The physical study spaces are also very neurodivergent friendly, with lots of private spaces that can be booked out and even just accessible in general, especially in the library. I also find that I can always get help and advice with any questions or worries, I’m never alone. The campus is also very broad and free, I don’t feel anxious or overwhelmed, as someone with social anxiety who has always struggled in education, that is really important to me. The university as a whole is incredibly understanding and empathetic to everyone’s individual circumstances and I love that. My lecturers are also amazing, always available for help and questions and they are always checking in with us, we never feel alone with our assignments. I also love that they actually ask us what we like and don’t like, take these opinions of ours onboard, and actually change the things we don’t like. On our course we feel actively involved and it makes us feel like we have some sort of voice and say in what goes on in our own education. The only thing I would say could be improved is access to food that is more dietary requirements friendly. There isn’t much gluten free food available on campus even though there is lots of stools, food cans etc and as someone who is coeliac, this is a little disheartening.
I think my favourite parts of studying at Sussex have come down to the location of the campus, the student body, and the general feel of both the campus and the surrounding area of Brighton. I've had a good time studying my course (Philosophy) and feel that all of my tutors have done a good job teaching the material - but considering that this is my only university experience I don't think that I as an individual can really rate how it compares to other courses across the UK. What I can say, though, is that the campus itself is great and very close to the city of Brighton, which I also love.
I think the university is a great place to be and think. Be whoever you are and think beyond your previous beliefs or thoughts. The campus is great and Brighton is an amazing place. Brighton is quite expensive though and the University stores are really expensive as well, specially the Coop.
+ The faculty care a *lot* about the students and there's good communication from staff. The places on campus which aren't under construction are very beautiful. - The campus is usually lovely but there will be a lot of construction happening over the next few years which has been quite loud and disruptive. A lot of the previous green spaces have been dug up. There's also not very much to do on campus.
- The university is located so well that students have access to Falmer Station, the Amex, and the main city Centre is accessible from different bus routes all across campus. - The availability of resources for student living such as the Co-op on campus, and places to eat such as Falmer Bar, Room 76, etc, are ideal if people would like to just sit by themselves and relax, eat, drink, study, or do whatever they would like. These are a few of the great places, in addition to the newly established Student Centre, which is great because it is somewhere where students can work in peace, and there are facilities for heating food, getting coffee, and the Taj Grocer is right outside. Located well - The sports centre and Falmer Sports Complex is amazing because students and staff are able to go the gym, exercise, play sports, and go to social sessions of different sports as well
Brilliant place to feel and be yourself, I've met some truly wonderful lovely people here. My lecturers are really passionate and the course is interesting and challenging. The facilities are a bit old but there are new building plans in the works right now and the library is definitely a lovely plsce to study. My accomodation is pretty good and comfortable
This uni is very good, I am very happy to be here. The lecturers clearly care about the students and the facilities are good. Biggest negative is that there is lots of building work , especially around accommodations.
University of sussex is one of the best university in brighton and i love anything about it but the cold environment of campus could be a little bit more fun and there could be more entertainment for students.
My worst aspect ended up becoming my best. When I started, I was very homesick being away from my family & friends, topped with being overwhelmed from the amount of tasks/uni work. However, how this became my best experience was how I overcame it. The uni (Sussex) has a great network of support available for advice and help with anything, work or non-work related, and they really helped me settle in.
There is always help if you need it.
4.3
The University of Sussex is situated on the outskirts of Brighton, a thriving and diverse community city by the sea that is a fantastic place to live, with everything you would need while not being too big to easily get around. The University itself has great facilities with the most modern hardware and software needed for my computer science course. The library is huge and a really joyful experience to explore. The campus is a beautiful red brick 1960s design and the architecture and grounds are delightful to walk around, with the South Downs area of outstanding natural beauty literally surrounding it with many walks in woods and gardens nearby. The support recieved from staff and the union is amazing and the lecturers are all very knowledgeable and friendly, many of them also contributing to some of the most cutting edge research in many fields. It was a shame to see the end of East Slope bar, there are other bars on campus but they do not match the atmosphere of that place. This doesn't matter too much as a short journey into town provides you with a fantastic array of options for going out no matter what you are looking for. Overall, the experience I have had so far at Sussex has been amazing and it feels very inspiring to be studying there because the campus and tuition really oozes of the most idyllic parts of academia and outside of studying, Brighton is probably now my favourite city and I plan to stay after.
They adapted very well to the covid restrictions but have transitioned out of it well now and offer a fantastic flexible way of studying, all lectures for my course are in person but also recorded and uploaded online with all the slides and resources available.
The halls themselves were pretty good as they go, but I feel more support could have been offered for me myself as one of my housemates went through some kind of psychosis. Unavoidable really but maybe more safeguarding could be in place.