University of Sussex Alumni Network

10/09/2026

Most University of Sussex alumni will remember walking past the moat at Falmer House, but perhaps most of you won't have sat above it!

What a stunning photo of Sussex in it's earlier days...

09/09/2026

We are delighted to welcome you to campus for a special one-day celebration marking the 30th anniversary of the Nobel Prize awarded for the discovery of C60 (Buckminsterfullerene).

Join us on Tuesday 6 October 2026 at the Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts for an event that honours the pioneering work and enduring legacy of Professor Sir Harry Kroto FRS, whose groundbreaking research transformed the field of carbon science.

All those with an interest in science, research and education are warmly invited to attend, however booking is essential. Book your free place now: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/alumni/news-events/events?id=71015

05/09/2026

Today, on , we're celebrating the kindness and generosity of our alumni, volunteers and donors who support Sussex.

Because of you, students can thrive, researchers can innovate, and communities can benefit from life changing opportunities.

Click through to see just some of the ways philanthropy is making a difference at Sussex.

💙 Thank you for supporting Sussex.

04/09/2026

A new study has reconciled a long-standing paradox in the South Asian summer monsoon cycle, one of the world’s most important climate systems.

Climate scientists have discovered why geological records from land and sea have told opposite stories about monsoons throughout history, find out more what they have discovered:

A new study has reconciled a long-standing paradox in the South Asian summer monsoon cycle. Climate scientists have discovered why geological...

03/09/2026

We love these photos from the 1970s provided by alumna Sue Mayne.

Were you at the University of Sussex during this time period? What was Brighton like in the 1970s?

02/09/2026

It's not too late apply to take part in this year's Global Mentoring Programme before applications close tomorrow Thursday 3 September!

This year's programme will begin in October and by taking part you have the opportunity to receive extra guidance and support from the Alumni team for the duration of the programme.

Find out more about why you should get involved:

“The time commitment is genuinely small, and the impact - both ways - is much bigger than you'd think.”

01/09/2026

The Study UK Alumni Awards 2027 are now open! The awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of international alumni who studied in the UK worldwide.

We are so proud of our University of Sussex alumni who have been recognised over the years and we'd love to see your work be recognised this year. ✨

The awards are open to international alumni living outside the UK who have studied within the last 15 years. Apply now: https://study-uk.britishcouncil.org/after-your-studies/alumni-awards

31/08/2026

Today is National Cinema Day! Many of our alumni watched films at the legendary Duke of York's during their time at Sussex - were you one of them?

28/08/2026

Do you remember Norwich House from your time at the University of Sussex? Do you have any standout memories?

Let us know what University of Sussex buildings you'd like us to highlight next!