英国萨塞克斯大学：跨学科创新的先锋殿堂
坐落于英格兰南部海岸线的萨塞克斯大学（University of Sussex）创立于1961年，是英国20世纪60年代新大学运动的杰出代表。校园位于布莱顿市郊的斯坦默公园，由现代主义建筑大师巴兹尔·斯宾斯爵士设计，将红砖建筑与自然林地完美融合，形成独特的学术生态环境。作为英国罗素集团成员之一，萨塞克斯大学以其突破传统的跨学科教育模式和进步主义精神闻名，历史上诞生过三位诺贝尔奖得主，包括2015年诺贝尔化学奖得主托马斯·林达尔。
The University of Sussex has consistently championed interdisciplinary learning since its foundation. Its pioneering curriculum structure allows students to combine subjects across traditional boundaries, such as "Economics with International Security" or "Neuroscience with Psychology". The university is particularly renowned for its research strengths in development studies (ranked 1st in the world in QS 2023), climate science, and digital media. With over 18,000 students from more than 140 countries, the campus fosters a truly international community. The iconic Falmer House – a Grade I listed modernist building – symbolizes the university's commitment to innovative education and architectural heritage.
大学在科研领域展现出惊人的影响力。发展研究所（IDS）作为全球发展研究领域的领导者，直接参与联合国可持续发展目标的政策制定。萨塞克斯能源集团在可再生能源领域的研究为英国净零排放战略提供了关键技术支撑。人文社科领域同样卓越，该校是英国唯一同时拥有诺贝尔经济学奖（2001年阿马蒂亚·森）和文学奖（2017年石黑一雄）的现代大学。这种跨学科优势体现在独特的"萨塞克斯教育模式"中，所有本科生都必须完成跨学院选修模块。
The campus life at Sussex is characterized by its vibrant activist culture and creative energy. The Students' Union hosts over 50 societies ranging from AI Ethics Collective to Sustainable Fashion Initiative, reflecting the university's progressive values. Located just 9 minutes from Brighton city center – known as the UK's most creative coastal metropolis – students benefit from both a serene learning environment and dynamic urban connections. The university's business incubator, Sussex Innovation Centre, has supported over 500 startups since 1996, particularly in green tech and digital sectors, making it a key driver of regional economic innovation.
作为最早接收中国学生的英国高校之一，萨塞克斯大学与中国的合作可追溯至1988年。该校与复旦大学合作建立的科技政策研究中心成为中英学术合作的典范项目。近年来推出的"中国大使奖学金计划"累计资助超过200名中国学子，覆盖人工智能、国际关系等重点学科。大学还设有专门的中国学联和学术支持中心，帮助中国学生适应英伦学术文化。其发展经济学、工程管理等专业尤其受到中国学生青睐，这些领域既延续了学校的传统优势，又契合中国发展的战略需求。
