University of Sussex. Prof. Prof Mike Titheradge Professor of Biomedical Science

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1 University of Sussex Prof Prof Mike Titheradge Professor of Biomedical Science

2 Among the best in the world 18 th in the UK 147 th in the World 89 th in the World for Physical Sciences About US

3 34 th globally for research influence 55 th in the world for international outlook Sussex rankings for international outlook highlights our international reach and global campus community

4 4 th for employability HESA Higher Education Statistics Agency Around 3,500 jobs and internships advertised every year 300 careers events each year 96% of our graduates are in work or further study

5 Shaping the world Nobel Prize winners Fellows of The Royal Society Members of the British Academy

6 Shaping the world Academicians of the Social Sciences Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences winner of the prestigious Crafoord Prize

7 Putting students first 19th in the UK for overall student satisfaction National Student Survey 2018

8 Location Housing Library Careers and Employability Centre Societies and volunteering Sports Student Life Centre Brighton About US

9 Safe, convenient campus 9 minutes from centre of Brighton 1 hour from central London by train 30 mins from Gatwick Airport 2 ½ hours from Paris by train Location and Campus

10 The campus is well served with banks, shops and retail outlets. 8 private catering restaurants and Students' Union managed bars. Free Health Care Centre and a NHS Dentist. Multi-faith chaplaincy Location and Campus

11 New Life Sciences Building Largest building on campus outside of the library Collaborative spaces for staff and students Molecular biologists, zoologists, neuroscientists, pharmacologists and chemists research alongside each other to develop new scientific insight. Its modern laboratories will provide high-tech teaching spaces for students. Will include a new Bio-Innovation Centre, which will be a hub for growing bio-medical businesses.

12 Accommodation

13 Excellent range of accommodation both on and off campus Approximately 4,600 self catering study bedrooms. Budget per week Standard per week En-suite per week (Includes wi-fi, bills and insurance) Off-campus 76+ per week Accommodation

14 Open 24 hours Sunday midday to Friday evening (term time) and Saturday daytime The Library

15 1,000 study spaces Group rooms Silent areas 240 computers Wi-fi throughout The Library

16 Advertises 3,500 jobs annually 200 on campus jobs annually Wide range of careers fairs Skill development and career workshops Careers & Employability Centre

17 Resources for international students included: Workshops covering topics including job search strategy, employability skills development, effective communications and entrepreneurship A regular international student newsletter, which informs international students about careers events, opportunities and job hunting trips. Online support on how to research career opportunities, how to gain experience and part-time work during study. Online advice about visa applications for international students wanting to stay in the UK after graduation. Careers & Employability Centre

18 Hindu Holi Festival of Colour Celebrations Societies and volunteering

19 More than 150 societies including: Chinese Society Latin American Polish Economics Internationals Development (SIDS) UNICEF Anim8s Pirates Harry Potter Game of Thrones Ukulele Choir Ecological and Environmental Societies and volunteering

20 Sport facilities on campus include: two large multi-purpose sports halls two well-equipped fitness rooms with state-of-the-art cardiovascular and resistance equipment a strength and conditioning room and a free-weights room a dance studio/martial arts dojo four squash courts with glass backs a therapy room offering a sports injury clinic, treatments in massage, Reiki, aromatherapy and beauty therapy services a floodlit artificial turf pitch (hockey and soccer) four grass soccer pitches a rugby and a cricket pitch six hard tennis courts.

21 More than 30 sport clubs including: Sussex sport American football Archery Cricket Football (men and women) Rugby (men and women) Table tennis Kite surfing Mountain biking Road cycling Lacrosse Sussex snow Ultimate Frisbee Hockey (men and women) Squash Trampolining

22 Bar, shops and entertainments

23 Disability, dyslexia and mental health support Assisted learning support for the deaf or hard of hearing, or anyone with restricted mobility requirements Counselling services available Student mentors Study skills support Student Life Centre

24 London by the sea Brighton Festival Fringe runs alongside Brighton Festival, and has grown to be the second largest fringe Arts festival in the world. Brighton has a high density of businesses involved in media, particularly digital or "new media", and since the 1990s has been referred to as "Silicon Beach". Brighton is considered to be one of the UK's premier night-life hotspots and is also associated with many popular music artists. Pink Floyd's first live performance of Dark Side of the Moon was staged in Brighton. Brighton ranks in the top 3 safest university cities in England. The Complete University Guide. Since 2006 Brighton has been voted one of the happiest cities within the UK, and according to a recent survey and was also voted UK s Coolest City (YouGov survey). Brighton

25 Situated in the South Downs National Park is England's newest National Park. Designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Approximately 3,282 km of public rights of way within the South Downs: 1813 km of footpath and 1213km of bridleway. Excellent area for walking, biking, riding, hang-gliding, wind-surfing, diving etc. Brighton has everything a large city should offer. The South Downs