Sussex UCU, Brighton, UK

Branch Executive and Reps

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee of the Sussex UCU Branch plays a pivotal role in guiding the overall direction and activities of the union. Comprised of elected representatives from various academic and professional departments, the Executive oversees the strategic planning, decision-making, and day-to-day operations of the branch. They coordinate campaigns, negotiate with university management, and represent the interests of members on key issues such as pay, working conditions, and equality. Additionally, the Executive Committee liaises with external organizations, collaborates with other UCU branches, and ensures effective communication with members to foster a strong and inclusive union community.

Sussex UCU Executive Committee















Departmental Reps





Departmental Representatives (Reps) within the Sussex UCU Branch serve as crucial points of contact for members within their respective academic or professional service departments. They play a vital role in advocating for the rights and interests of their colleagues, offering support, advice, and guidance on various workplace issues. Additionally, Reps actively engage with branch activities, attend regular UCU branch meetings, and contribute to decision-making processes, thereby fostering a collaborative and inclusive union environment. Scroll down to find your rep and contact them today.










Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine





Science and engineering









Media, Arts and Humanities





• Drama, Theatre and Performance / English Literature and Creative Writing: Samuel Solomon, samuel.solomon@sussex.ac.uk
• English Lit and Creative Writing: Andrea Haslanger, a.haslanger@sussex.ac.uk
• English Literature and Creative Writing: Katherine Kruger, k.kruger@sussex.ac.uk
•English Lit and Creative Writing (PGR): Jamie Addison J.Addison@sussex.ac.uk
• Film Studies: Luke Robinson, luke.robinson@sussex.ac.uk
• Department of Language Studies: Feras Alkabani, F.Alkabani@sussex.ac.uk
• Media, Journalism and Cultural Studies: Malcolm James, Malcolm.James@sussex.ac.uk
• Media, Journalism and Cultural Studies: Gemma Cobb, g.r.cobb@sussex.ac.uk 





Social Sciences





• Education: Gunjan Wadhwa, gw302@sussex.ac.uk
• Education: Mario Novelli, m.novelli@sussex.ac.uk
• Anthropology: Alice Wilson, alice.wilson@sussex.ac.uk
• Anthropology: Rebecca Prentice R.J.Prentice@sussex.ac.uk
• Geography: Andrew Hook, a.hook@sussex.ac.uk
• International Relations: Earl Gammon, e.gammon@sussex.ac.uk
• Law: Matthew Evans, matthew.evans@sussex.ac.uk
• Law: Hadir Elshafay, H.Elshafay@sussex.ac.uk
• Sociology and Criminology: Dan Whillis, D.P.Whillis@sussex.ac.uk
• Sociology and Criminology: Josh Bowsher, j.bowster@sussex.ac.uk





University of Sussex Business School





• Economics: Richard Tol, r.tol@sussex.ac.uk
• Management: Matthew Cole, m.cole@sussex.ac.uk
• Management: Derya Ozdemir Kaya, d.ozdemir-kaya@sussex.ac.uk
• Accounting: Thanos Andrikopoulos, a.andrikopoulos@sussex.ac.uk










Professional Services





• IT Services: Roger Balance, r.s.balance@sussex.ac.uk
• Library, Culture and Heritage: Danny Millum, d.g.millum@sussex.ac.uk
• Student Experience / Student Advice (Careers): Tim Bradshaw, t.j.bradshaw@sussex.ac.uk
• Research and Innovation Services: Chris Machell, c.machell@sussex.ac.uk










Institute of Development Studies





• Alice Webb, a.webb@ids.ac.uk
• Narayan Nampoothiri, n.nampoothiri@ids.ac.uk
• Imogen Bellwood-Howard, i.bellwood-howard@ids.ac.uk










If you cannot find a rep





If your department is not listed, or if none of the listed reps are available, please contact Danny Millum (d.g.millum@sussex.ac.uk), who will arrange support from another trained UCU representative or volunteer.





Get Involved










Join Sussex UCU, a strong collective advocating for Sussex workers. Email ucusussex@sussex.ac.uk to become a departmental rep or inquire about our activities. Find out more about what being a rep involves here. Engage in our working groups addressing key issues.