Black Lives Matter: Activism and allyship
It is okay to feel overwhelmed right now. It’s been little over a week since the footage of George Floyd being murdered in broad daylight by four police officers was…
Thank a Teacher day: New survey reveals heightened appreciation for Brighton teachers
A survey commissioned by the Get into Teaching campaign in support of Thank a Teacher day has revealed a surge of appreciation for teachers in Brighton. The new research has…
Cities worldwide report drops in pollution levels
Joel Renouf-Cooke | News Print Sub-Editor Large cities are breathing a sigh of relief as air pollution levels plummet due to Coronavirus restrictions. Cities such as Sydney, London, Delhi and…
Universities in crisis
Universities are bracing for an inevitable financial abyss as they scramble to come to grips with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier this month, Universities UK (UUK) sent a…
University of Sussex postpones summer graduation ceremonies
In an email sent to students this afternoon (Wednesday 29 April), Pro-Vice Chancellor Kelly Coate announced that summer graduation ceremonies will be postponed indefinitely. Professor Coate said that the decision…
Reclaiming Earth Day 2020: A Sussex story of student activism
Roseanne Steffen from Transform Sussex writes to celebrate the research and activism on climate justice that has emerged at the University of Sussex.
Sussex international students appeal for tuition fee reduction in open letter
International students at the University of Sussex have appealed for a reduction to their tuition fees, stating that the coronavirus pandemic has disproportionately affected them. While they acknowledge that university…
150 Sussex students begin rent strike
150 students at the University of Sussex have begun a rent strike today, in an effort to force university management to waive third term rent payments in light of the…
Sussex students organise rent strike
A group of students at the University of Sussex have organised a rent strike, following a lack of communication from the University regarding their stance on third term rent payments.…
University of Sussex adopts ‘No Detriment’ policy
The University of Sussex have announced today (1 April) that they will be adopting the ‘No Detriment’ policy in response to the coronavirus pandemic. This guarantees that students’ grade average…
Sussex Student Elections 2020: The Results!
This year, the Sussex Student Elections looked a little bit different. Due to the unprecedented consequences of COVID-19, such as the implementation of a nationwide lockdown, the elections were moved…
Supermarkets to recruit thousands as demands surge
Charlotte Brill | Staff Writer The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in supermarket shelves being emptied at unprecedented rates. Frenzied scenes, including people fighting over basic items and stealing from delivery…
Sussex students write open letter to University rejecting online teaching
Two students from the University of Sussex have written an open letter to Vice Chancellor Adam Tickell rejecting the university’s move to online teaching – demanding more options be provided…
Testimonies: “Epidemic” of poor mental health among higher education staff
These testimonies were provided for our recent investigation into the “epidemic” of poor mental health among HE staff. They attest to the mental strain of the current working conditions at…
“Epidemic” of poor mental health among higher education staff
A recent report has described universities as “anxiety machines”, and cites many of the disputes raised by UCU, such as excessive workloads and precarious contracts, as contributors to the spike…
Breaking: University of Sussex to move teaching online due to Coronavirus
The University of Sussex has sent an email to all students to announce that teaching will be suspended from today (Monday 16 March), and that online teaching will commence from…
Breaking: University of Sussex release information regarding second Coronavirus case
Becca Bashford | News Editor This afternoon (Monday 9 March), the University of Sussex sent an official email to staff informing them that a second individual associated with the University…
Support the Strikes, attend a Teach-out!
Beyond being a significant way to express your solidarity with striking staff, teach-outs are also a great opportunity to experience an alternative kind of learning.
Off-Peak Brighton: London Victoria trains cancelled
Southern Rail is cancelling their direct off-peak services between Brighton and London Victoria, generating a backlash from commuters and politicians.
New ‘Rewards and Recognition Scheme’ for Sussex students
A new ‘Rewards & Recognition Scheme’ has now been implemented by the University of Sussex Students’ Union in order to acknowledge continued efforts and development from student-led groups at the…