Funeral arrangements: Professor Chris Chatwin
Posted on behalf of: University of Sussex
Last updated: Wednesday, 28 January 2026

Emeritus Professor Chris Chatwin has died, having worked at the University of Sussex for more than 30 years.
During his time at Sussex, as well as holding the Chair of Engineering he also served as a member of the University’s Senate, Council and Court.
Professor Chatwin’s funeral will be held at the Downs Crematorium (Bear Road, Brighton BN2 4DZ) on Tuesday 3 February at 12 noon.
This will be followed by a reception at The White Horses (High Street, Rottingdean BN2 7HR) from 1.15pm, to which all are welcome to attend. More details on the funeral arrangements, including how to attend remotely.
In lieu of flowers, the family is collecting donations for the Martlets Hospice.
An obituary for Professor Chatwin is currently being prepared and will be published on the Staff Hub in the coming days.
