Survival of the fittest?
Hang on a minute, let’s dissect that often misquoted statement. Coined by Herbert Spencer in 1864 it often causes confusion when talking about one process of evolution: Natural selection. To…
An argument for pragmatism
Anyone who hasn’t been living under a rock for the past two months will have been aware of the students march in London last Wednesday. It is of course a…
Bonfire tradition leaves a sour taste
I worry that there is something a bit masochistic in the first question that I asked friends who attended the Lewes Bonfire night – ‘Did you see David Cameron and…
An injection of common sense?
Recreational drug use and Sussex’s radical, free-thinking reputation seemingly go hand-in-hand – but do rumours of drug problems among students justify the panic? ‘Get a grip’, argues one student… The…
Notes from the underground: 15/11/2010
There’s one date in the calendar I look forward to more than my own birthday, Christmas Eve and the last day of term combined: 5 November. Bonfire Night in Lewes…
Funding for campus allotment
The University of Sussex’s allotment, located near Brighthelm student residences will be possibly receiving a £20,000 funding to further develop the site. This is part of an ongoing project of…
Union Statement on National Demonstration
Due to the misrepresentation of our previous statement in the press, the Students’ Union has decided to release a new statement confirming its position. Yesterday was a day when students…
Innovative research into treating burn patients
Every week the Biochemistry department at Sussex holds a seminar session with guest speakers open to all. Whether they are captivating or go way over my head, it’s always interesting…
The Browne Review: a future unknown
Students are standing on the threshold of a new era of learning. The publication of the Browne Review has invited mass speculation over the future of higher education and has…
Students urged to attend demo against £9,000 fees
University students face tuition fees of up to £9,000 per year following the Coalition Government’s unveiling of its plans for higher education last Wednesday. The cap on tuition fees is…
Council cuts of £3.5m threaten cyclists
Cuts of £3.5million to Brighton and Hove Council will cause a dent in road safety measures, filtering down to the already minimal protection provided for cyclists. Those peddlers brave enough…
Careers centre to relocate to library in the spring
The Careers and Employability Centre (CEC), formally known as Career Development and Employment Sussex (CDEC) is moving from Falmer House into the ground floor of the library building. This move,…
Sussex students join the anti-Vodafone campaign
On 30 October students from the University of Sussex were involved in a Brighton protest against the government cuts to public services, and a seperate protest against an alleged £6bn…
Disruption and insults at NATO spokesman lecture
A student protest opposing the appointment of Jamie Shea as a visiting lecturer took place on Friday 29 October. The protest, which began in Library Square, moved into Arts A1…
Sussex hit 13 past City of London
An absolute master-class over The City of London University saw the Sussex 1st XI triumph to an astounding 13-0 win in the first round of the BUCS cup. Unhindered by…
Big Lemon bus nominated for award
The Big Lemon, a bus service frequently used by Brighton and Sussex University students, has been shortlisted for a Public Service Award by Brighton and Hove City Council in the…
Second book published for Sussex media student
Stephanie Fox, a second year media studies undergraduate, has penned a second novel due to be released on 28 January 2011. Her novel, ‘Project Kate’, will be published by HandE…
Scam email spate hits university
Students at the University of Sussex have encountered a rise in the number of scam emails they receive. Sent under the guise of needing to update student loan accounts, these…
Fixing IT: Union opens student computer shop
Another new addition to the campus this week comes in the form of Union Computers. This new shop is run by eight student volunteers in order to help other University…