21st century University of Sussex

the jubilee building

in attempt appeal modern audience, university chose in 2004 cease using coat of arms , replace logo. vice-chancellor of university described new visual identity starting point fresh , feel sussex. based on university s vision , values, statement of aspires be: pioneering, creative, international, excellent, engaging , challenging.

2011 marked sussex s 50th anniversary, celebrated across world , saw production of number of works including book on university s history , oral history , photography project. university launched first major fundraising campaign, making future, , gathered on £37 million.

the university underwent number of changes sussex strategic plan 2009-2015, including introduction of new academic courses, opening of new research centres, renovation , refurbishment of number of schools , buildings ongoing expansion of student housing facilities. university has spent on £100 million on campus redevelopment, ongoing.

sussex heavily involved larger community across england, in east sussex. there many regular community projects, such children s activity camps, neighbourhood scheme, community ambassador programme , street cleans. local residents can receive free legal advice sussex s law school , guidance on renting through sussex s rent smart program. university facilitates volunteering opportunities number of local , international organizations. university offers language courses public through sussex centre language studies.