Students’ Union
The 5XÉçÇøÊÓƵ Students’ Union provides networking opportunities through its clubs and societies, and also offers advice and support on academic issues. The team includes a full-time Postgraduate Education Officer, who is there to represent the interests of Masters and PGR students. You can
The Network - Postgraduate Hangouts
Postgrad Hangouts - a new community for all postgraduates and mature students (research and taught) here at Sussex. The network seek to develop an active and vibrant community of postgraduate/mature students by providing a safe informal space to network and connect with other postgraduates
You can find out more about Postgraduate Hangouts on this .
Buddy Scheme
The Sussex Buddy Scheme is not just for undergraduates. By signing up to be part of the Buddy Scheme you will be put in contact with a current postgraduate mentor to help alleviate any initial worries or fears you may have and generally helping you to settle into life at Sussex.
Being a member of the Buddy Scheme has lots of benefits, it will help you to meet new people, make new friends and try something new with thier trips, activities and events.
Visit the . It only takes a minute to sign up to be part of the Sussex postgraduate community (make sure to select ‘Level of Study’ as one of your matching preferences).
Language Café
You might also be interested in the Students’ Union , which meets weekly during term time to provide a social space for language learners to practise their chosen language, meet other researchers and exchange cultural information. Whether you’re fluent or a beginner, everyone is welcome.
You can contact the Language Cafe at languagecafe@sussexstudent.com or find more information on or
In this video, Jane Trueman from the Students’ Union talks about the Language Cafe and the Buddy Scheme: