The Spirit of Sussex Award (SoSA) rewards you for doing things you love – taking part in your passions, interests and activities outside of your studies. All you have to do is log them in the Award platform.

As a University-accredited award, SoSA is an excellent way of maximising your experience of university life. You can do the things you love and then utilise them to boost your personal and professional development.

It also comes with extra perks: you’ll get an additional certificate at graduation, a pin badge at our celebration event, and an opportunity to win £200 towards a prize of your choice!

If you're a final year student you have until 1 April to log your points in time for graduation.

You can log points in so many ways for doing the things you love, whether that’s being a part of clubs and societies or having a hobby outside of the University. If you’re not sure where to start, check out SoSA’s five top ways to log for February!

SoSA’s five top ways to log for February

1. Valentine’s at Sussex – take some time out to look after yourself and your friends - from cuddles with goats to learning to crochet! Head over to the Student Centre on 12 and 13 February for lots of activities.
   
   You can log points in lots of different categories during Valentine’s Day. Check out posters on the day for information on how to log!
   
   
2. Become an Eco Champion or join a Climate Café – to show some love for the planet.
   
   Log in the Environment and Sustainability category under “Have you been involved in any activities having to do with sustainability and the environment?”(+5)
   
   
3. Join Canine Cuddles to share the love with our furry friends!
   
   Log in the Sports and Wellbeing category under “Have you participated in mindfulness or well-being activities?”(+5)
   
   
4. Nominate a member of staff you appreciate in the brand new Sussex Awards  - a new awards programme that celebrates staff and Postgraduate Researchers.
   
   Log in the Co-creation and Evaluation category under "Have you provided voluntary formal feedback on academic or professional matters on a one-off basis?"(+5)
   
   
5. Join in the variety of LGBTQ+ History Month events happening at Sussex in February, to mark the annual month-long period celebrating and educating on the history of the LGBTQ+ rights movement in the UK and beyond.
   
   Log in the Creativity and Culture category under “Have you been involved in any creative or cultural activity?” (+5)

For more recommendations of ways to log points, check out the Spirit of Sussex Award Instagram (@sosasussex).