Organising your alumni reunion
Reunions are a fantastic way to meet up with old friends and reminisce about your time at university. A reunion is an opportunity to renew friendships that have faded and celebrate those that have endured.
Reconnecting and sharing memories
Each year, groups of Sussex alumni get together to reminisce and reconnect with one another and their younger selves. Whether you're planning a reunion on campus, off campus or overseas, we'd be delighted to support you.
See how alumni shared their memories of reconnecting on-campus and around the world. You can also share your memories with us.
How to organise your on-campus reunion
Organising a reunion is a great way to reunite classmates, re-ignite old friendships and celebrate your time at university.
We can give you advice or assist you with organising your reunion. We provide a tailored service which can support you by:
- inviting your chosen cohort on your behalf
- promoting your event through our social media channels and website
- offering campus tours on weekdays. For weekend visitors, we also have self-guided campus tours
- booking rooms for your event on campus (subject to availability)
- supplying tea and coffee for your event on campus
- booking you a table for lunch in one of our campus bars, cafes or restaurants
- helping with booking on-campus accommodation in our halls of residence (available outside term time only)
- signposting you to recommended accommodation providers in the local area who often offer a Sussex discount
- arranging to take a group photograph at your event (usually weekdays only)
- inviting a member of faculty to meet with your group (subject to availability)
- producing name badges for larger groups (subject to staff availability)
- providing goody bags for you and your cohort to take home with you
- featuring your reunion online and in Falmer magazine.
Email alumni@sussex.ac.uk to get help with arranging your on-campus reunion. Our offices are open Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm. You should get in touch at least 10 weeks before your event so we can plan accordingly. It’s also helpful to keep your contact details up to date.
Commemorate your visit and support our current students
Between Arts A and Library Square, the Arts pathway features hundreds of bricks inscribed with moving, humorous and cryptic messages. This is a unique opportunity for alumni, staff, students and families to make their long-lasting mark on campus and become part of Sussex history. Your personalised paver can celebrate your reunion, carry an inspirational message to future students, or make a dedication to those who most inspired you.
There are many other ways to celebrate your legacy at Sussex, including donating to the Sussex Fund.
Some of our alumni are particularly interested in leaving a gift in their will to support our students and research programmes. Find out more about leaving a legacy gift.
Arranging a reunion off-campus
Wherever you are in the world, you can bring the Sussex spirit to your city. Sussex reunions extend far beyond our beautiful campus, reflecting the global nature of the Sussex family.
The success of past off-campus events is testament to the power of community and the dedication of our volunteers, who work behind the scenes to keep our Sussex family connected around the world.
You can connect with alumni in your local area by viewing our list of overseas volunteer alumni consuls. Our consuls can help with arranging reunions.
If you don't have an alumni consul in your area and would like volunteer, learn more about becoming an alumni consul.
Mountaineering club reunion (2022)
Alumni reunion in Nairobi, Kenya (2023)
Alumni reunion in Washington DC, USA (2023)
Alumni reunion in Tokyo, Japan (2024)
Alumni reunion in Vienna, Austria (2023)
