Is iPad art the death of art as we know it?
In recent years ‘i’ art has been filtering into the mainstream. Art practitioners are increasingly looking to modern technology in their creative ventures. David Hockney, one of the worlds most…
Students, academics and professionals convene in fight for drug policy reform
Students from across the country came together for a conference at the University of London’s School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) last weekend, to discuss the future of activism…
#Socialstudents get their say on lectures
Media studies lecturers throughout the country are urging their students to live-tweet during lectures. Students are being encouraged to discuss their subjects and hone their social networking skills. Universities including…
Death of socialism is the talking point at Sussex
Around 150 people attended the Politics Society debate ‘Is Socialism Dead?’ in Fulton on Tuesday 24 April. The event was chaired by Sussex Politics Professor Tim Bale, with guest speakers…
Complete University Guide ranks Sussex in 21st place
The University of Sussex has dropped to 21st place in the Independent newspaper’s Complete University Guide for 2012-2013, but has retained its place as the third best university in the…
March for England will not ‘surrender to student scum’
The March for England (MfE), an annual event with strong ties to the far-right English Defence League, took place on Sunday in Brighton. The march, campaigning for a national bank…
Coachella Festival: Tupac reborn
Coachella; one of the hottest tickets of the festival season. This year saw established artists such as The Black Keys, Swedish House Mafia and Florence and The Machine play with…
Award on the cards for Library staff
Library staff at the University of Sussex has been placed on the shortlist for an esteemed higher education reward. Announced Tuesday 24 April, the Library staff has been nominated for…
Sussex Writing Exhibition
Writing will be honoured at Sussex University throughout the month of May. The library will house the Sussex Writing exhibition to celebrate the writing of former and current Sussex students…
Government to fund 7000 gap year placements abroad
A new government scheme is offering to pay for up to 7000 people to volunteer on gap years abroad each year. 18-25 year olds may apply for the programme begins…
Thug after-Life
Despite being a hip-hop fan, Tupac’s charm has always eluded me. Not entirely, “California love” and “Do for love” have featured in my Top 25 Most Played lists in the…
Cheer up, we won
The Brighton and Sussex Waves cheerleading squad have recently brought home the United Kindgom National Championship title for a second year in a row. Despite the fact that cheerleading is…
Titanic TV series
15 April marked the 100th anniversary of the most tragic maritime disaster in history. A century on and we are still fascinated by the sinking of the world’s largest ship,…
‘Worse than useless’ to warn against panic
If you ever find yourself in a situation where you need to calm a crowd, it may be counter-productive to say “don’t panic”, a Sussex researcher has suggested. Dr John…
Vogue Paris in English
Last Monday saw the prestigious Vogue Paris, known for their highfashion editorials and Parisian pride, make a big addition to their online presence. Via their Twitter page, @vogueparis, the Gallic…
Damien Hirst at Tate Modern
Damien Hirst. The world’s richest living artist. The man that encrusted a human skull with 8, 061 diamonds and sold it for £50 Million.The man that creates art out of…
Decoding bee communication
A University of Sussex researcher has spent three years intricately recording and decoding communications between honey bees. Dr Margaret Couvillon has been ‘eavesdropping’ on bees to discover the “waggle runs”…
Sussex mourns deaths of three physics professors
Over the Easter break three physics professors from the University of Sussex died from separate causes, leaving a substantial gap in the department. Professor Wolfgang Lange Professor Wolfgang Lange, aged…
Nine nominations for UniTV station
The University of Sussex Student Television network, UniTV, is nominated for nine National Student Television Association (NaSTA) awards this year. The nominations include Best Broadcaster, Best Title Sequence, Best Video-to-Music,…
Four Sussex students diagnosed with TB
Students and staff returning to the University of Sussex after the Easter vacation have been reassured that there is no cause for concern, following the discovery of tuberculosis (TB) on…