Sussex Triumphs in Major Legal Victory over Free Speech Ruling
The University of Sussex has overturned a record £585,000 fine imposed by the higher education regulator after a High Court judge found that the Office for Students (OfS) had approached…
Student Arrested During Abortion Debate Protest Near Falmer Station
A student has alleged they were subjected to racist and transphobic abuse before being arrested during a protest near Falmer Station, where a right-wing activist group had set up an…
Turning Point UK Turned Away by Sussex Students After Falmer Station Protest
Protesters chanting “nazi scum get off our streets” gathered at Falmer Station on April 16, as a counter-demonstration formed in response to the presence of Turning Point UK (TPUK) near…
SPANC You, Next…
After spending an exciting weekend in Norwich at the Student Publication Association’s National Conference (SPANC), we are proud to announce that our Editor-in-Chief, Isabel Cattermole, received two awards, winning Best…
Counter-Protest Underway at Sussex Amid Turning Point UK Presence
A counter-protest is currently underway near the University of Sussex campus at Falmer Station following reports of members of Turning Point UK, alongside unverified claims from student activists that campaigners…
The Civic University Agreement lands at Sussex
On the 13th January 2026, the Vice Chancellors of the universities of Brighton, Chichester and Sussex welcomed in the new year to sign the first ever Civic University Agreement (CUA)…
How West Slope Development Will Allow Students To “Thrive Throughout Their Studies”
As the development of West Slope continues on campus, The Badger has spoken with Matt Kitson. Matt is the Director of Estates, Facilities and Commercial Services at The University of…
The British Museum Criticised for Removing ‘Palestine’ from Middle Eastern Displays
The British Museum’s decision to remove the word ‘Palestine’ from its Middle Eastern displays has been met with controversy from its visitors. This decision came following an extensive campaign from…
The Hidden Menstrual Health Emergency in Gaza
As the Gaza conflict continues, a significant lack of resources remains, including menstrual products. Approximately 700,000 women and girls in the Gaza Strip are of menstruation age, with over 10…
University of Brighton Becomes First Institution to Sign New Anti-racist Charter
“Ethnic minority graduates from a low socio-economic background are 45% less likely to be offered entry-level professional roles compared to more advantaged white applicants”, according to a UCL report produced…
Free Speech on Trial? University of Sussex Takes on the Office for Students
In March 2025, the Office for Students (OfS) fined the University of Sussex £585,000 for breaching its duties on freedom of speech and governance, following a three-and-a-half-year investigation. At the…
Nerves, Celebration and 11,367 Votes: Sussex SU Election Results
Following a week of lively campaigning and creative social media posts from determined candidates across campus, Sussex students gathered in Falmer Back Bar to hear the results of this year’s…
The Badger: SPArring for Victory
For the first time in Sussex University’s history, The Badger walked away from The Student Publication Association’s (SPA) regional awards with the honour of being named Best Publication in the…
Review of Students’ Union Election Hustings and 2026/27 Election Preview
On Friday 17 February, the University of Sussex’s Students’ Union held its annual hustings, an informal event in Falmer Back Bar which gave students the opportunity to hear from all…
Ukraine Society Marks Four Years of War with Campus Tribute
Sussex Ukraine Society marked the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine with a stark installation outside in Library Square, on 24 February. A line of empty chairs stretched…
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…
Parents, Schools and Councils Clash Over Trans-Inclusive Bathrooms
A heated local debate over trans-inclusive bathroom policies in Brighton & Hove schools has escalated after a parent threatened legal action, arguing that current guidance on bathroom access and gender…
Working Nine ‘Til Five: Behind the Scenes With SMuTS
It is on a sleepy Sunday that I approach the university’s student centre to interview Sussex’s musical theatre society: SMuTS. The common area is empty, and the corridors are quiet,…
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.…