University of Sussex

Our structure

Sussex was the first of the new wave of UK universities founded in the 1960s, receiving its Royal Charter in 1961. Find out about the people leading us today and explore the schools, departments and services that make up the University.

What we stand for – our values

Our five core values will shape what we say and do. We will support our staff, students and alumni to create a flourishing and strong Sussex culture that continues our traditions of disruptive creativity and innovation.

At all times, we will strive for excellence in everything we do. Our success and distinctiveness will be defined through our institutional values, and these will underpin our education, research and engagement activities.

Kindness

We will seek to be known as a ‘kind’ institution. We will care for each other and for the world around us, in responsible and sustainable ways. We will value collegiality and mutual support across all of our actions and activities.

Integrity

We will ensure that everyone within our community is treated with dignity and respect.

Inclusion

We will value and celebrate the diversity of our campus community and partners, and what they bring to our activities.

Collaboration

We will put collaboration at the heart of all that we do, seeking out productive and creative relationships. We will acknowledge and celebrate everyone’s contribution.

Courage

We will speak out on issues that concern us and will face up to difficult challenges. We will support those who have the courage to change and be bold, innovative, creative and experimental.

Through the transformative power of education, research and engagement, we will work for a better world.