Cuts, Costs, and a ‘Broken System’: Sussex VC Speaks Out
The University of Sussex Vice-Chancellor, Sasha Roseneil, has spoken to The Badger after a series of difficult decisions on student services, society funding, and accommodation costs. In a wide-ranging interview,…
Graffiti Targeting Reform Society Appears on Sussex Campus
Graffiti targeting the Sussex University Students for Reform Society has appeared repeatedly across the University of Sussex campus, amid escalating tensions following the group’s recent recognition by the Students’ Union.…
Sussex Mayoral Election Delayed To 2028
The election of the Sussex and Brighton mayor has been delayed from this year’s local elections to 2028. The newly formed Sussex and Brighton Combined Authority is one of four…
Ex-Sussex Student Sentenced to 25 Years for Multiple Sexual Offences
A former University of Sussex student has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term after being found guilty of sexually assaulting multiple women, including fellow students, in a case that…
£585,000 Fine, Three Years of Scrutiny: Sussex vs the Office for Students
The University of Sussex is challenging a £585,000 fine imposed by the Office for Students (OfS) over alleged breaches of free speech and governance regulations, as a judicial review begins…
Making Sussex More Accessible: The Library Lift Project
The University of Sussex is undertaking a landmark project to transform accessibility at its iconic Library through the construction of a new lift and associated structures. This development marks a…
Reform Society Sparks Protests on Campus
The formal recognition of the ‘Sussex University Students for Reform’ Society by the University of Sussex Students’ Union on 15 January triggered immediate backlash, culminating in two student-led protests on…
From the Beach to the Castle: Who is Brighton’s Faithful?
Reality television often feels far removed from student life. Lavish settings, exaggerated drama, and contestants who seem nothing like the people we know can make shows entertaining but hard to…
Reform Society Launch Triggers Campus Backlash
A new political society linked to Reform UK is facing strong reactions from students and has prompted renewed debate around free speech, inclusion, and political organising on campus. Approved earlier…
US Strikes Venezuela and Captures President Nicolás Maduro
In the early hours of 3rd January, according to officials, the United States carried out military strikes in Venezuela and seized President Nicolás Maduro, along with his wife, to face…
Unsafe to Study? The Truth About Sussex’s Ageing Buildings
If you’ve walked through Arts A lately, seen the scaffolding in Falmer House, or wondered why parts of campus are riddled with work notices, you’ve met the quiet troublemaker shaping…
Sown in Sussex, Cultivated in Colombia: ‘Home-grown’ Activism Goes Global
What began in a lecture hall debate at the University of Sussex has grown into an international movement. The student-founded campaign ‘Resist Glencore’ now unites indigenous communities in Colombia, with…
Caroline Lucas Appointed Professor of Practice in Environmental Sustainability
Caroline Lucas, the former leader of the Green Party, has been appointed Professor of Practice in Environmental Sustainability at the University of Sussex. This role marks a new chapter in…
The Guardian Angel Who Ran for Mayor in New York: A Tale of Cats, Crime, and Campaigns
The recent New York mayoral election ended with Zohran Mamdani narrowly overcoming Andrew Cuomo in the electoral race, but one candidate stood out for reasons other than politics. Curtis Sliwa,…
Dutch Voters Deliver a Close Win for Rob Jetten
Dutch voters headed to the polls in late October for a closely watched election worldwide, delivering a narrow victory for Rob Jetten. He is likely to become the Netherlands’ youngest…
Brighton Council Leader Speaks on Housing, Students, and Local Priorities
Brighton and Hove Council leader Councillor Bella Sankey sat down with The Badger at the University of Sussex to discuss a wide range of local issues, from housing and student…
Five Days of Chaos: Doctors’ Strike Sends Shockwaves Through Britain’s Hospitals
The long-running resident strikes, which took place over 5 days in November this year, have caused a lot of tension in the UK. Wes Streeting, the Health Secretary, has stated…
Biya Wins Again
President Paul Biya was, unsurprisingly, re-elected as Cameroon’s President on 12 October. At 92 years old and ruling since 1982, Biya is embarking on his eighth term in office and…
Roots Garden Reels After Repeated Thefts
On Wednesday, 29th October 2025, the Roots Society suffered a break-in. The Roots Society is a communal gardening society that aims to provide food and a safe space for wildlife…
Mamdani Shakes Up NY Mayoral Race With Bold Progressive Vision
At just 34 years old, Zohran Mamdani, a Ugandan immigrant of Indian descent, has captured the political zeitgeist with his successful electoral campaign to become the mayor of New York.…