University of Sussex
United Kingdom
The University of Sussex is a leading public research university and a founding member of the prestigious 1994 Group (now largely superseded). It is renowned for its interdisciplinary approach, research intensity, and progressive spirit. Located in the South Downs near Brighton, its campus is famous for its iconic modernist architecture. The university has particular strengths in development studies, psychology, law, media, and the sciences.
University Overview
Founded in 1961 and granted its Royal Charter in 1961, Sussex was the first of the UK's 1960s "plate glass universities" to be established. It was deliberately created as an experiment in new forms of teaching and interdisciplinary study, organised around schools of study rather than traditional departments. It quickly gained a reputation for radical thought and academic excellence. The university is a pioneer in development studies, hosting the Institute of Development Studies (IDS). It counts several Nobel Prize winners among its alumni and faculty.
