university of sussex
Definition
Proper noun: * University of Sussex: A public research university located in Brighton, England. It is a member of the 1994 Group of research-intensive universities and is known for its modernist campus architecture.
Usage
- The term "University of Sussex" is used as the official name of the institution. It functions as a singular proper noun.
- It is often referred to informally as "Sussex University" or simply "Sussex".
Examples
- Proper noun:
- She received her degree in psychology from the University of Sussex.
- The University of Sussex is renowned for its research in development studies.
- I am applying to study at Sussex University next autumn.
Advanced Usage
- "A Sussex graduate": A person who has earned a degree from the University of Sussex.
- As a Sussex graduate, he joined a large network of alumni.
- The phrase can be used attributively to describe things related to the university.
- He is leading a University of Sussex research project on climate change.
Variants and Related Words
- Sussex (n): A common shortened form used to refer to the university.
- He studied at Sussex.
- Sussex University (n): An accepted informal variant of the full name.
Synonyms
- Sussex (when context clearly refers to the university)
- Sussex Uni (very informal, chiefly British)
Notes
- The University of Sussex was established in 1961 and is considered one of the UK's "plate glass universities".
- It is distinct from the "University of Brighton", which is a separate institution also located in the same city.
Noun
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a red-brick university in Brighton, England
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