Graduate with no future: a new sociological type?
Paul Mason, BBC Newsnight’s economics editor has suggested of the unrest in Tunisia, Egypt, Greece, France, London and elsewhere that “at the heart of it all is a new sociological…
Dealing in death; arming the regimes of the Middle East
As our Prime Minister attempts to reinvent himself as the humanitarian interventionist in regards to Libya, it may be poignant to recall his last foray into the affairs of the…
On belonging to a lost generation
Mindless thugs or victims of the political system? (Photo: Bristol Anarchist Book Collective) Right now is not a good time to belong to my generation; right now, it is not…
Modern day society, or modern day Victorianism?
The words of an unknown university master that a “working-man” should stay in his own “sphere” hangs bitterly in the ears of every student and every student that dreams of…
Police called to campus
An alleged incident of campus-based prostitution was reported to Sussex Police by the University of Sussex in mid-March. The matter was immediately referred to the police. It revolved around the…
Miliband speaks on campus: Osama Bin Laden death should be 'rejoiced'
On Tuesday 3 May, former Foreign Secretary and Labour leadership contender, David Miliband, met with University of Sussex students and staff for a question-and-answer session. The event, held in Arts…
LSE chief resignation will cause repercussions
Hosted by the English Department, a recent lecture entitled ‘Commercial Cultural Theory and Semiotics’. Small, informal and spirited, it was led by two representatives from a unique market research company…
Students are in for a mumpy ride
A rise in confirmed cases of mumps were reported on campus over the Easter holidays. It is unknown whether the threat is serious a month on, but the University Health…
Sussex Uni in top 20 in the Indy guide
For the second year in a row, the University of Sussex has been ranked as one of the UK’s top twenty universities by the Independent newspaper’s Complete University Guide. Published…
Liam Burns is new NUS President
Liam Burns has been elected the 55th president of the National Union of Students (NUS). He is due to take office on the 1 July and will replace Aaron Porter,…
UniTV scoops 3 National Student Television awards
The online television channel, UniTV has achieved recognition in three of the 21 categories at the National Student Television Association (NaSTA) Awards 2011. Competing against 17 nominees, UniTV, one of…
National Student Pride brings students together
Last weekend, between 29 and 30 April, Brighton welcomed National Student Pride for the third time. The official pre-party was held at Revenge nightclub and warmed up students and locals…
Sussex wrongly welcomes applicants via e-mail
The University of Sussex incorrectly sent out e-mails welcoming applicants to the university. Several thousand people received the e-mail in April in which they were welcomed by the School of…
Early May Day protest in Brighton leads to arrests
Police revealed that eight people were arrested in early May Day protests in Brighton, East Sussex on Sunday 30 April. It is believed that over 200 people took part in…
Ferris wheel to turn on Brighton seafront
Planning permission was given for a 150ft ferris wheel to be erected on Brighton seafront on 27 April. It is expected to be running by the summertime, with plans to…
Badger saved in East Sussex pool
An intrepid local badger made the newspapers in April after falling into a swimming pool in East Sussex. The incident began on Wednesday 27 April, when the badger became trapped…
Activists set up climate camp
On Friday 22 April, local climate campaigners occupied the abandoned grounds of St. Anne’s school in Lewes. With the support of 60 campers and numbers peaking to one hundred at…
Police arrest six people at three Hove squat raids
Hove area were raided in a joint operation by the London Metropolitan Police and Sussex Police in the morning of Wednesday 27 April. The warrant, issued by the Bromley Court…
UCU members strike against pension changes and job cuts
On 22 and 24 March 2011, strikes took place on campus after the University and College Union (UCU) voted early in March to take steps to protect their salaries, pensions,…
Sussex Police reject ‘unjustified’ violence claim at student protest
A report by three academics concluded that Sussex Police used a “disproportionate and unjustified” level of violence against students during the two student protests that took place in Brighton last…