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==Brighton and Sussex Medical School==
==Brighton and Sussex Medical School==
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[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brighton_and_Sussex_Medical_School]Brighton and Sussex Medical School]
Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) is one of the new medical schools in the UK. It is a partnership between the University of Brighton and the University of Sussex. BSMS benefits from the universities’ distinctive traditions and shared strengths in biomedical sciences, healthcare and professional education. The school gained its license in 2002. It admits 136 students per year with all of them being based for the first two years on the split campus at Falmer.
Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) is one of the new medical schools in the UK. It is a partnership between the University of Brighton and the University of Sussex. BSMS benefits from the universities’ distinctive traditions and shared strengths in biomedical sciences, healthcare and professional education. The school gained its license in 2002. It admits 136 students per year with all of them being based for the first two years on the split campus at Falmer.


Revision as of 22:54, 22 May 2006

University of Sussex
Logo of the University of Sussex
MottoBe Still and Know
Established1961
ChancellorLord Attenborough
Vice-ChancellorProf Alasdair Smith
Students12,348
Undergraduates9,376
Postgraduates2,972
Location
Falmer, East Sussex
,
UK
Affiliations1994 Group
Websitewww.sussex.ac.uk

The University of Sussex is an English campus university located near the East Sussex village of Falmer, near Brighton and Hove and on the edge of the South Downs. It is the only university in England which is entirely located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and runs entirely on electricity from renewable energy sources. It was founded in August 1961, one of several plate glass universities to be built in the 1960s.

History

The original buildings are of unusual and varied designs in red brick and concrete by Sir Basil Spence. The campus was intended to blend in with the surrounding parkland, to maintain an established avenue of elm trees, and to provide something of a "village" atmosphere to its inhabitants and users. Most notable are the Grade I listed Falmer House and the circular Meeting House which is designed to be easily transformed for use by different religious denominations.

Falmer House was briefly the only building on campus and was used for teaching and dining. Administration at that time was mostly housed at nearby Stanmer House. Falmer House now accommodates the Students' Union and a nightclub, the Hothouse. The campus also boasts a large number of other eating and drinking venues for students, staff and research companies.

Academic Reputation

The World University Rankings, compiled by researchers for the Times Higher Education Supplement (THES) and published in October 2005, put Sussex 13th in the UK, 36th in Europe and 100th in the world. The latest Sunday Times ranking puts Sussex 20th in the UK, a move up of 7 places from the year before.

Arts A lecture threatres in 2005
Campus accommodation, as seen in 2006

Current Issues

The university is currently facing a tough financial position. At present, the university finds itself in £3.8 million deficit, which the vice-chancellor has blamed on departmental overspending, despite major cuts. Regular complaints of a lack of funding by academic staff, support staff and students are common.

A new car-park in an area of outstanding natural beauty caused further unrest in 2005.

On 10th March 2006, the University committee approved proposals to scrap the Department of Chemistry at the University, to form a department of Chemical Biology. It argues that continued student numbers cannot be guaranteed, despite a rapid rise in applications (350 applications for 25 places) last year. The changes will reduce the dedicated faculty in the department from 14 to 7, and it is estimated the university will save £750,000 per year. It is viewed by many as a shame that the department, home of 2 Nobel prize winners and Grade 5 research rated, which saw the research which led to the nobel prize for nanotechnology awarded to Sir Harry Kroto should be closed. A statement for the Royal Chemistry Society stated that it will leave a void for the university at large. On 17 March 2006 the University's Senate met to discuss the proposals. Senate did not accept the planned changes to Chemistry: the plan for the School of Life Sciences (which includes Chemistry) will be reviewed over the next 6-7 weeks.

Organisation

The university is organized into seven schools following traditional departmental lines:

This organization was introduced as part of a major restructuring on August 1, 2003. The restructuring was highly controversial at the time of its proposal. Sussex was unusual, when it was founded, in adopting special "Schools of Study" (ubiquitously abbreviated to "schools") rather than traditional university departments within arts and science faculties. The Schools were intended to promote high-quality teaching and research. In the early 1990s, the University promoted the system by claiming, "Clusters of faculty [come] together within schools to pursue new areas of intellectual enquiry. The schools also foster broader intellectual links. Physics with Management Studies, Science and Engineering with European Studies, Economics with Mathematics all reach beyond conventional Arts/Science divisions."[1] By this time, the original schools had been developed somewhat and were:

  • African and Asian Studies
  • Biological Sciences
  • Chemistry and Molecular Sciences
  • Cognitive and Computing Sciences
  • Cultural and Community Studies
  • Engineering and Applied Sciences
  • English and American Studies
  • European Studies
  • Mathematical and Physical Sciences
  • Social Sciences

Centres of excellence

In addition to the seven current schools, the university houses several centres of excellence including the Centre for the Study of Evolution that had John Maynard Smith as its most prominent member, the Centre for Computational Neuroscience and Robotics, and the Genome Damage and Stability Centre.

The university is also noted for its work in molecular sciences, with a faculty that once included Sir Harry Kroto, and for its work in computing and cognitive science, particularly Artificial Intelligence and human-computer interaction.

The university library is home to the Mass-Observation project and archives.

Undergraduate Courses

Information on undergraduate courses offered by the University can be found here

Postgraduate Courses

Information on postgraduate courses offered by the University can be found here

Brighton and Sussex Medical School

[[1]Brighton and Sussex Medical School] Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) is one of the new medical schools in the UK. It is a partnership between the University of Brighton and the University of Sussex. BSMS benefits from the universities’ distinctive traditions and shared strengths in biomedical sciences, healthcare and professional education. The school gained its license in 2002. It admits 136 students per year with all of them being based for the first two years on the split campus at Falmer.

The Gardner Arts Centre

Based on the campus of the University of Sussex and housed in an eccentric Grade II listed building designed by Sir Basil Spence, the Gardner Arts Centre was opened in 1969 as the first university campus arts centre. It has a 480 seat purpose built theatre, a visual art gallery and studio space.

The Gardner Arts Centre has its finger on the pulse of the most exciting theatre and dance around as well as showing a range of arthouse films, classic movies and big blockbusters on a state of the art cinema screen. [2]

Students' Union

Click hereto visit the Union's website.

Sport and Clubs

Team Sports

Basketball Men

Basketball Women

Cricket Men

Hockey Men (1st & 2nd)

Hockey Women (1st & 2nd)

Netball Women (1st & 2nd)

Football Men (1st, 2nd, 3rd)

Football Women

Rugby Men (1st & 2nd)

Rugby Women (1st & 2nd)

Ultimate Frisbee

Volleyball Men

Volleyball Women

Racket sports

Badminton Men

Badminton Women

Squash Men

Squash Women

Individual Sports

Archery

Fencing

Trampolining

Outdoor Pursuits

Mountain Bike

Mountaineering

Sailing

Ski & Snowboard

Sub Aqua

Surf & Windsurf

Martial Arts

Wado Ryo

Kickboxing

Shaolin Kung Fu

Karate Jutsu

Societies at Sussex

Academic

Economics - English - Language - Law Body - Medical School

Art

Art Society - Film Appreciation - Film Making - Life Drawing

PhotoSoc (Photographic Society) - SWAPS (Sussex Writers And Poets) - Writers'

Community Action

Dirty Weekenders (Conservation projects) - RAG (Raising And Giving)

Red Cross Group - St. Johns Ambulance Links

Cultural Identity

ACAS (African, Caribbean and Asian Society)

CSSA (Chinese Students and Scholars Association)

Mexsas - Sushi (Japanese)

USAS (University of Sussex Asian Society)

Drama

SMuTS (Sussex Musical Theatre Society) - SUDS (Sussex University Drama Society)

Music

Chamber Choir - Cuban Arts Aid - Open Mic

Orchestra - Rocsoc - SNS (Sussex Noise Society) - Wind Band

Performance

Ballet - Breaking & Streetdance - Circus

Dancesport (Ballroom & Salsa) - Street Moves - Tsunami Cheerleaders

Social Action

Amnesty International - Colombia Solidarity - Development Union

Engineers Without Borders - Environmental Society - Fair Trade

Friends of Palestine - Labour - Liberal Democrats - Link Hitch

Socialist Students - Socialist Worker Student Society - Stop Aids

Survival International - UNICEF - War on Want

Special Interest

Chess Club - Gender - Legends of the Car Park - Neighbours

SLUG (Sussex Linux Users Group) - Sussex University Model United Nations

Poker - SWARM (Sussex Wargaming And Roleplaying Magic) Society - Wine Club

Spiritual & Religious

Baha’I - Buddhist Meditation - Islamic - J-Soc - Christian Union

Student Media

The Badger is the Union’s regular news publication, and is written and designed entirely by Sussex students. It aims to represent the views and interests of students and communicate the work of the Union, as well as informing members about local, national and international issues that effect them as students.

URF was one of the first student radio stations in the country. It broadcasts locally on 1431AM, and to the world from www.urfonline.com . The station has a packed daytime schedule, and during the evening offers a diverse range of genre programming, all from Sussex students. You can also send in your requests whilst you’re sat in Falmer Bar to hear the music that best suits your mood, as URF broadcasts here through the afternoon. With opportunities for DJs, technicians, newscasters and more, the station is second-to-none as a place to pick up the vital experience you’ll need to get into the competitive broadcasting industry.

The Pulse, Sussex’s termly magazine, complements the Badger by providing in-depth feature articles, interviews with local and national stars, and analysis of the latest happenings in Brighton. The elegant and experimental design gives the magazine an edgy feel, and makes it the perfect publication for those interested in design and visual arts to work for.

For more information, contact pulse@ussu.sussex.ac.uk

Chancellors and Vice-Chancellors

The present Chancellor of the university is The Lord Attenborough, who was elected as the university's fourth Chancellor on March 20 1998.

  1. The Viscount Monckton of Brenchley (1961 - 1965)
  2. Lord Shawcross (1965 - 1985)
  3. The Duke of Richmond and Gordon (1985 - 1989)
  4. Lord Attenborough (1998 - present)

The university has had six Vice-Chancellors:

  1. John Fulton (1961 - 1967)
  2. Professor Asa Briggs (1967 - 1976)
  3. Sir Denys Wilkinson (1976 - 1987)
  4. Sir Leslie Fielding (1987 - 1992)
  5. Professor Gordon Conway (1992 - 1998)
  6. Professor Alasdair Smith (1998 - present)

Educational Partners

  • Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) is a partnership between the University of Brighton and the University of Sussex. BSMS benefits from the universities' distinctive traditions and shared strengths in biomedical sciences, healthcare and professional education. The school, which is the first medical school in the South East outside London, opened in 2003.

Notable current and former staff

Alumni

Politicians
Writers, journalists and broadcasters
Scientists
Others
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Bibliographic references

  1. ^ The University of Sussex (1990, 1991). The University of Sussex Undergraduate Prospectus 1991 ISSN 0309-1210.

http://www.sussex.ac.uk/Units/finance/publications/fin-stmt-04-05/contents.pdf

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