An irrational rationality
We are all guilty of pondering for more than is reasonable over a restaurant menu, only to pick the same dish as we did last time; along with the occasional…
Interview with former president Cam Matheson
This week, the Badger reports that the Guardian has found Sussex to be one of the most middle-classed universities in the country. Certainly, to many minds, your stereotypical Sussex student…
Exhibition review: J.E. Abura
The exhibition of photographs from J. E. Abura’s life (Falmer Common Room) illustrates not only one man’s incredible journey but the coming together of cultures. Born in Uganda in c.…
New technology to video record lectures at Sussex
The University of Sussex has received a new innovation in lecture recording. The software company behind the programme, based in Virginia, USA, has awarded the university $10,000, around £6000, to…
Film review: Hidden HerStories
Hidden HerStories Octavia Foundation UK, 2010, 50 mins (approx) Part of Black History Month You’d be forgiven for not recognising the names of Octavia Hill, Amy Ashwood Garvey, Claudia Jones…
Scientists at Sussex investigate universe
A collaboration of over 70 leading astronomers from 22 different UK universities, including the University of Sussex, have built and are working with the first radio telescope to be built…
(Taking) centre stage: 11/10/2010
Fancy yourself versatile like Will Smith? A comedian like Frank Skinner? Or a songbird, like Claire Sweeney? Well, your opportunity to shine sits on your doorstep. Celebrated as “one of…
Bring university life to the palm of your hand
The year 2010 sees the introduction of a new technological aid designed to simplify the running of Sussex students’ lives. IT services at the university are currently promoting the launch…
Film matters: Bad Lieutenant – Port of Call New Orleans
Last week saw the release of Werner Herzog’s brilliantly re-imagined Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans on DVD, a stylised drug fuelled trip through the mind of crooked cop…
Sussex students involved in squatting in Stanmer Park
Sussex students are among a group of squatters who have taken over an 18th century farmhouse in Stanmer Park. The group of artists and political activists moved in to the…
Film review: Mr. Nice
Mr. Nice Bernard Rose UK, 2010, 121 mins, 18 In typically astute fashion, renowned raconteur Howard Marks will be gracing stages across the UK throughout October 2010 for a tour…
Freshers’ week hailed as most successful in years
As Freshers’ Week began, tickets for the events were quickly selling out, including the Barn Dance, Laid Back and Latte and Brightonian Nights. The Barn Dance was the first event…
Sussex continues to attract middle classes
Findings in The Guardian suggest that the University of Sussex is still a bastion of the middle classes. The data ranked universities in the UK according to the percentage of…
£17.8m building work to begin on campus
This month work will begin on the £17.8 million building project where Arts D and E as well as the Russell Building used to be. A brand new 8000m2 academic…
Film review: Made in Dagenham
Made in Dagenham Nigel Cole UK, 2010, 113mins, 15 Directed by Nigel Cole (Calendar Girls) and starring Sally Hawkins (Happy Go Lucky), Made in Dagenham is packed full of British…
Food for thought: 11/10/2010
As a society we choose convenience over quality. Brighton is a fantastic place to shop locally from a range of markets and cuisines, where you are able to buy fair…
Stop the Cuts campaign plans further action
The Stop the Cuts movement has continued to operate throughout the summer vacation period, holding meetings in a Brighton pub, The Earth and Stars. On 15 and 23 September, the…
Students get creative in research project showcase
A group of students displayed their findings from research projects they had taken part in over the summer in InQbate on Friday 24 September. Each of the students produced an…
Notes from the underground: Minimal Kids
Having just celebrated a year in monthly residence at one of Brighton sea front’s premier venues, Minimal Kids looks set to continue. Adding a much needed dash of minimal house…
Album review: Eric Clapton – Clapton (Warner Bros)
Clapton might have achieved the honorific title of God, but will Clapton’s new self-titled album live up to it? Or will it fade into obscurity like other singers from his…