New Law Regulates Free Speech on Campus
Do you feel you have complete freedom of speech on campus? The government’s Higher Education Freedom of Speech Act is set to be established on university campuses across the UK…
Rats on Campus?
Recent allegations circulating among students at the University of Sussex suggest a rat problem across campus, particularly in the on-campus accommodation Lewes Court. The Badger interviewed a group of students…
Costa Arrives in the Library
Starting from 3 January, the Library Café is serving drinks provided by Costa Coffee. Alongside the new coffee brand, library visitors can now treat themselves to sweets from Planet Doughnut.…
Sussex Boasts Sustainability Achievements in Latest Report
The University of Sussex published its fourth Annual Sustainability and Sustainable Development Goals Report on 10 November. The report highlights this year’s work by the University and its students according…
West Slope Construction Continues to Impact Student Life
The University of Sussex has been continuing building work for the new West Slope accommodation, which will be available to students in 2024. Once completed, the project aims to provide…
Student Rental Crisis Worsens
A recent Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) report published alongside Unipol found that student accommodation rent has increased by 14.6% over the last two academic years, leaving thousands of students…
Universities Not a Place of Liberation?
Universities are not a place for liberation for both students and staff, according to staff panelists at the University of Sussex Students’ Union’s Liberation Round Table, held on 19 October.…
Transport Shortages Continue
Since the beginning of the academic year, rail strikes and bus shortages have caused major disruptions for Sussex students. Both real-time bus updates and fixed timetables have been found inaccurate,…
Students Voice Support for Palestine
Amid the weekly rally held on Mondays in Library Square, Zeena (who requested her surname be omitted), a third-year Palestinian student at Sussex, stepped away from the demonstration to take…
Dangerous RAAC Concrete on Campus Causes Closures
In September, Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) was discovered in the ceiling of Mandela Hall in Falmer House. Days before the academic year was due to begin, the room was…
Sussex Urges Students to Know the Symptoms of Meningitis After Tragic Student Death.
Words by Olly DeHerrera, Print Production Editor Last week, the University of Sussex shared the tragic news that a student has passed away as a result of a meningococcal meningitis…
Sussex Increases Student and Staff Support Package
Words by Jago Bayley, Staff Writer The university has upgraded its student and staff support package this November – which now amounts to £6.6 million – following an earlier initiative…
Largest Wave of Industrial Action Hit Sussex
Words by Cameron Trencher, News Sub-Editor and Ritika Srivatsan, News Editor The University and College Union (UCU), a British higher-education trade union representing academics and support staff, voted ‘yes’ to…
The University of Sussex Wraps Up ‘60 Years of Sussex’ Celebrations
The University of Sussex wrapped up its ’60 years of Sussex’ celebrations by hosting an alumni reunion weekend on campus. From the 2nd to the 4th of September, alumni from…
Food Waste Sussex Proposal Aims to End Unnecessary Food Waste on Campus
Words by Jasmine Crowhurst, News Sub-Editor Food Waste Sussex’s are proposing a policy that aims to end unnecessary food waste in Students’ Union affiliated food outlets and on campus.Food Waste…
Sussex Rewards Sustainable Entrepreneurs and Student Climate Leaders With Cash Prizes
Words by Jasmine Crowhurst, News Sub-Editor Student-led projects growing microgreens, using AI to measure biodiversity, tree planting to improve water quality and promoting sustainable fashion will share £20,000 of University…
Sussex Students Argue Against Mitie Management
Words by Cameron Trencher, Staff Writer Sussex students have demonstrated this month in protest against the University’s association with outsourcing company Mitie Group PLC. The campaign, led by Instagram account…
Wildflowers Considered ‘Injurious Weeds’ Attract More Pollinators Than Government Recommended Plants, Sussex Study Finds
Words by Mansi Tailor, Staff Writer A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Sussex and published in the Journal of Applied Ecology found that weeds deemed “injurious”…
Brighton Based Football Teams Join International Campaign
Editor’s Note: Unfortunately disruption has made this edition of The Badger a little different. Unavoidable circumstances meant that this edition was delayed. Consequently, some of these articles are a little…
Jamal Edwards MBE, Sussex Entrepreneur in Residence Dies Age 31
Editor’s Note: Unfortunately disruption has made this edition of The Badger a little different. Unavoidable circumstances meant that this edition was delayed. Consequently, some of these articles are a little…