Ex-Sussex Student Sentenced to 25 Years for Multiple Sexual Offences
A former University of Sussex student has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term after being found guilty of sexually assaulting multiple women, including fellow students, in a case that…
The Media Proxy War in My Pocket
Is it staying informed or staying indoctrinated? On how the media we are consuming online is always politically motivated. On 26 December, UN human rights experts expressed concern about the…
How One of The Badger’s Own Got Involved With SolidariTee
Hibah Yousuf is a student writer for The Badger, and as part of her year three International Relations and Anthropology module on Global Work Experience, has been taking on voluntary…
£585,000 Fine, Three Years of Scrutiny: Sussex vs the Office for Students
The University of Sussex is challenging a £585,000 fine imposed by the Office for Students (OfS) over alleged breaches of free speech and governance regulations, as a judicial review begins…
Lewes STEM Fair: Bringing Science to the Community
On a blustery Saturday, 29 November 2025, people from Lewes and surrounding towns gathered at Lewes Town Hall for the annual STEM festival. Open to all children and adults at…
Reform Society Launch Triggers Campus Backlash
A new political society linked to Reform UK is facing strong reactions from students and has prompted renewed debate around free speech, inclusion, and political organising on campus. Approved earlier…
I Ain’t Reading Allat: AI, Brain-Rot, and the Death of Critical Thinking
Generative AI: Personal Genie? AI can feel like magic. In seconds, a single prompt yields an abundance of critical, almost poetic feedback. If you need health advice? Chat. Therapy? Chat.…
Sussex Hawks Ultimate: Club Spotlight
Ultimate Frisbee, often referred to as just “Ultimate,” is a fast-paced, non-contact team sport. The game is played with a flying disc, and the core objective is to score points…
Remembrance of Rye Past: The Mermaid Inn
Formerly a coastal town in medieval times, today the town of Rye lies approximately 40 miles east of Brighton and 2 miles from the sea. Despite being the location of…
Unsafe to Study? The Truth About Sussex’s Ageing Buildings
If you’ve walked through Arts A lately, seen the scaffolding in Falmer House, or wondered why parts of campus are riddled with work notices, you’ve met the quiet troublemaker shaping…
Escapism Season: Why We Read Differently in Winter
As the term winds down and the evenings grow darker, many of us find ourselves reaching for books that feel familiar. After weeks of deadlines and late nights, there’s something…
Sown in Sussex, Cultivated in Colombia: ‘Home-grown’ Activism Goes Global
What began in a lecture hall debate at the University of Sussex has grown into an international movement. The student-founded campaign ‘Resist Glencore’ now unites indigenous communities in Colombia, with…
Pulp: Different Class, 30 Years Later
An album with the status of Pulp’s Different Class deserves recognition, especially on its 30th anniversary. On the same day the record turned 30, 400 fans attended an exclusive event…
A Winter’s Fail: Brighton’s Christmas Markets
If, like me, you are someone who’s favourite part of the festive season is the weeks of build-up and ever-growing anticipation, then a trip to your local Christmas market is…
Caroline Lucas Appointed Professor of Practice in Environmental Sustainability
Caroline Lucas, the former leader of the Green Party, has been appointed Professor of Practice in Environmental Sustainability at the University of Sussex. This role marks a new chapter in…
Exclusive Interview with Luis Shamshoum
On the 11th of May 2024, Luis Shamshoum made history by becoming the first Palestinian football player to play at Wembley Stadium, representing Great Wakering Rovers in the historic FA…
Brighton Council Leader Speaks on Housing, Students, and Local Priorities
Brighton and Hove Council leader Councillor Bella Sankey sat down with The Badger at the University of Sussex to discuss a wide range of local issues, from housing and student…
In Defence of Banned Books
It is an undeniable truth that books hold an immense amount of power, especially when their subject matter contains controversial topics such as questioning authority, ‘inappropriate’ content, or uncensored historical…
It’s All About the Body: From Sohag to Brighton
As I approach two months of living in the UK, I’ve begun to see what truly separates my old life in Sohag, a small, conservative city in Upper Egypt, from…
Roots Garden Reels After Repeated Thefts
On Wednesday, 29th October 2025, the Roots Society suffered a break-in. The Roots Society is a communal gardening society that aims to provide food and a safe space for wildlife…