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Exhibition Focus: Photoworks 2020 Festival (Alternative Narratives)

Words and photos by Luisa De la Concha Montes Photoworks annual festival launched on the 24th of September and will be ending this Sunday. Due to COVID-19 limitations, the festival…

7 books for every type of reader this Halloween.

There is a book out there for everyone, regardless of preferred genre, reading style or interests. From graphic novels to memoirs, this list can provide some seasonally-spooky reading for everyone…

Chickens, Gonads and CRISPR: An evening with Dr Güneş Taylor

Words By Rosie Marilyn Burgess On 1 October, Liberate the Debate had the pleasure of spending an evening with Dr Güneş Taylor on Zoom. Dr Taylor is a postdoctoral research…

The Betrayal of a Generation

How acknowledging the past is a vital component in moving forward into the present.

Sussex Ranger’s rundown of Brighton’s best autumn pubs

Words by Rosie Bettis- Sussex Ranger Co-Founder As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, it’s time to finally accept that summer is over, and autumn is well…

Micro-Adventuring! Sorry…What?

Words by Hal Keelin What is it? Alastair Humphreys, the man behind this Micro-adventure business, describes his concept as a “short, simple, local, cheap, yet still fun exciting challenge”. Get…

Cancer drug leads to Multiple Sclerosis breakthrough

Trials lead to first-ever success in the repair of nerve coating in humans, fueling hope for sufferers of the disease.

Sussex University Announces Support Package for Students Who Are Self-Isolating

Words by Ewan Vellinga Sussex students who need to self-isolate are now eligible for a support package that includes a £40 allowance for students off-campus, and a £25 allowance for…

Freshers: Lockdown Edition

Words By Luke Thomson “It will be the best week of your life” I was told coming into Freshers, an experience to never forget and one that will surely set…

Premier League’s Pathetic Pay-Per-View

Words By Max Kilham and Charlie Batten The Premier League have announced a new pay-per-view scheme which will see fans having to pay £14.95 to watch their team if they…

The COVID-19 vaccine: Combatting the pandemic effectively

Words by Waqar Ahmed Just mere weeks after a six-day pause in the Oxford-AstraZeneca trial, the race for a COVID-19 vaccine is at its peak, with more than 200 vaccines…

What’s on our streets Week 1: Lewes Road

This is a new column where we profile historical buildings in the city of Brighton and Hove. We ask about their histories and the people they housed in an attempt…

IDLES – ‘Ultra Mono’ review: Do you hear that thunder? That’s the sound of strength in numbers

IDLES: Ultra Mono, an album that 2020 desperately needed. The album’s restless energy and upbeat anger reflects the chaos and uncertainty of our current world. This album is filled with…

International Day of Climate Action – Sunday, 25th October

Words By Sam Ashby If you do one thing for this year’s International Day of Climate Action, aside from reading this article, of course, make sure you watch David Attenborough’s…

Police investigate potential firearm sighting

The potential sighting of a firearm on St James’ street has prompted a large-scale police response in the Kemptown district of Brighton.

The true cost of Fashion: Who made my clothes?

Words by Inès Bussat Fashion is universal. We all wear and consume clothes, the same way we all eat and consume food. Recently, there has been progress in the understanding…

What’s on Brighton

It’s no secret that Brighton is full of wacky and wonderful things to try, see and do. Here’s your bi-weekly round-up of events this fortnight that you do not want…

Election candidates turn to rallies after Trump’s COVID diagnosis

Since catching Covid-19, President Donald Trump has thrown the Presidential debate calendar into disarray.

Read now: The Badger’s Third Edition

Have a read of The Badger's third edition of the academic year! From COVID headlines to spooky book recommendations, this edition isn't one to miss.

Decreasing the cost of medical cannabis

Words by Eleanor Deane, Science and Tech editor EMMAC Life Sciences Group, Europe’s largest independent cannabis company has become the first in the UK to take complete control of the…