The Black Keys: El Camino
The first time I heard The Black Keys was on the ‘Twilight: Eclipse’ soundtrack in 2010 (yes, I’m one of…
Alabama 3 Gig review
Fusing the genres of acid house and country blues, Peckham-formed band Alabama 3 returned to Brighton. Inspiring everyone from the…
VC Farthing refuses higher pay despite national average
Although the average pay for top staff at UK universities has risen, University of Sussex vice-chancellor, Professor Michael Farthing, has…
Machiavellian mindset
It has been proposed that what makes us, as humans, so unique is the complexity of our social world. This…
Alcohol as biggest threat to students, says Guardian blog
According to a recent Guardian article, the high level of drinking is the greatest concern facing students at the moment.…
Teams compete to make Formula Car
Teams from universities across the world have once again entered a competition to design and build a single-seat race…
Culture and Heritage debated in London
Britain’s culture and heritage was discussed by distinguished arts figures and Sussex academics last Thursday in London. The debate, ‘Preserving…
Student rejects Oxford University
After being interviewed by Magdalen College, one of Oxford’s most prestigious colleges, 19-year-old Elly Nowell decided to withdraw her application…
Cameron relinquishes plans for ‘controversial’ education reforms
David Cameron and Nick Clegg have relinquished plans to reform the university system in such a way that would have…
Survivor recalls life in Nazi camp
Marion Blumenthal Lazan Holocaust survivor and author was at the University of Sussex last week talking about her time spent…