Your Students’ Union!

We exist to make student life better.

About us

If you’re studying at Sussex or BSMS, you’re already a member of the Students' Union! We’re independent from the University, and you’re part of our community of 20,000 plus students.

Join the Community

Explore the many groups, societies and sports clubs you can get involved with through the SU, and make new friends.

Student Advice

Whether you need support with your academic life, housing or personal circumstances, our dedicated Advice team can help.

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Wellbeing

Have a look at all the wellbeing tips and resources on our Wellbeing page - you never know when you might need them.

Wellbeing

Student Representation

Meet your Officers - the team of students responsible for leading your Students’ Union and ensuring student voices are heard by the University.

Full-time officers

Diversity, Access and Participation Officer photo

Lyds Knowles (they/she)

Diversity, Access and Participation Officer
Wellbeing Officer photo

Annie McEntee (she/her)

Wellbeing Officer
Sports, Societies and Events Officer photo

Ella Goodchild (She/They)

Sports, Societies and Events Officer
Student Living and Sustainability Officer photo

Elena Southard (she/her)

Student Living and Sustainability Officer

Anthropology student Elena has been involved in numerous SU activities, including a role as activities & events officer in the Sustainability Committee and taking a leading role in the Oxfam Society. Priorities for the year: Improve student housing and tackle the cost of living; Improve transport to campus; Create opportunities to improve student wellbeing sustainably.
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International Students' Officer photo

Esther Adeyemo (she/her)

International Students' Officer

Esther is a postgraduate student of Governance, Development and Public Policy, with varied experience in advocacy and development. Priorities for the year: Harmonise the international student community; Secure more commitment for funding & career support; Increase mental health and other support services.
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Education and Employability Officer photo

Lewis Wilson (he/him)

Education and Employability Officer

Law student Lewis takes on the role of Full-Time Officer having previously served as a student trustee. Priorities for the year: Improve our learning conditions; Preparing students for the workplace and supporting working students; An equal Sussex with an accessible, better funded students' union.
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Student Campaigns

Campaigning is a big part of our work at the Students’ Union. Whether representing students within the University or campaigning at a local or national level on big issues, it's built into our ethos.

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