Make it Happen is an exclusive opportunity to hear how inspiring Sussex alumni got into their industries, their tips for job hunting and things to consider when you leave university, and how you could do the same.

Taking place throughout March 2025, Make it Happen features panel events with Sussex graduates now working in different sectors, sharing their tips for job hunting and thinking about what to do after university.

About the Careers in Government and Public Services event
We're inviting Sussex alumni back to campus to meet you, sharing how they built their career and specific tips for breaking into a sector. Come along to hear their stories, get fantastic insights and inspiration, and perhaps make a few contacts!

Event format

• Taking place on-campus at the Chowen Lecture Theatre, a panel of Sussex alumni speakers will offer you advice, information and encouragement for breaking into the field of Careers in Government and Public Services. 
• After the panel talks there will be a Q&A session.
• This will be followed by a casual networking session, where you will get the chance to meet with the speakers and find out how you can stay connected with the Sussex network after university.

Speakers include:

Elly Nicolson (BA, Economics and International Development, 2020) Economic Advisor at UK Export Finance
Ravi Jaiswal (MA, Governance Development and Public Policy IDS, 2024) Community Safety Caseworker at Brighton and Hove City Council
Kallum Grizzell (LLB, Law with American Studies, 2021 & MA, International Relations, 2022) Civil Service Fast Streamer at the Department for Transport
Solomon Curtis (BA, Politics, 2017) Senior Manager - Strategy and Partnerships at the Greater London Authority
Finley Hurren (BA, History, 2023) NGDP National Management Trainee at Luton Borough Council

Plus more to be confirmed soon.

Join us for another Make it Happen event
Make it Happen will help you discover new career sectors or roles that you may not have considered before. It can also help you identify unexpected career paths, highlighting the wide range of options available with your Sussex degree. Why not attend our other Make it Happen panel events to explore other options and help you find the best path for your future?

Careers in Development, Charities and Not-for-Profit
Wednesday 5 March 6pm - 8pm

Careers in Business, Finance and Marketing
Wednesday 19 March 6pm – 8pm

Careers in Media, Arts and Communications
Wednesday 26 March 6pm – 8pm

Open to: All students

Please book your place to attend this event.

Attending this event will help you gain points towards your Spirit of Sussex Award.

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By: Joseph Mcloughlin
Last updated: Monday, 17 February 2025