Candidates release manifestos ahead of Students’ Union Elections
Manifestos have been released by those running for Officer positions in the Students' Union elections, next week.
Office for National Statistics calls for students to complete the national census
The Office for National Statistics is calling for students who haven’t yet completed the online 2021 census – which previously had a deadline of March 21 – to do so…
Sussex’s Model United Nations Conference wraps up for this year
With the ceremonial hit of a lamp on a desk (instead of the usual gavel), this year’s Sussex Model UN conference came to a close on March. Model UN is…
Campus reacts to SU referenda results
From March 15 to March 19, four referenda took place at Sussex University. These various referendums were organized by different societies at Sussex including the Food Waste Café, Sussex Under…
Police face criticism for confrontation on campus
A video has emerged of a student being manhandled by police on campus this week. The footage depicting events from the evening of March 25 has prompted comments from Sussex’s…
Under The Sheets pushes sexual safety agenda: Vice-Chancellor responds
Words by Ellie Doughty Under the Sheets (UTS) have followed up their survey from last term with a push for policy change at Sussex, an SU referendum campaign and ongoing…
University return uncertain for most after Covid roadmap announcement
Words by Jake Nordland The return of most university students to campuses and in-person teaching has been left uncertain after the government’s 22 February announcement on the easing of lockdown…
24/7 Run for the Samaritans: Sussex Men’s Rugby
Words by Jack Parker From Monday, Sussex’s very own Men’s Rugby team will be running non-stop for an entire week in aid of The Samaritans emergency appeal. There are 51…
Government propose to appoint ‘Free Speech Champion’
Words by Ellie Deane On 16th February the Education Secretary announced tougher legal measures to support free speech and academic freedom at universities. The Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson, warned of…
£50m added to universities’ funds to support students
Words by Aiala Suso On 2 February, the UK government announced an additional funding of £50 million for universities to help students facing financial difficulties due to the pandemic. This…
Plans for university return set to be announced
Words by Jake Nordland Education Secretary Gavin Williamson is expected to announce plans for the return of students to universities in England on 22 February. The upcoming plans are said…
Sussex reveals no detriment details
Words by Georgia Keetch EXCLUSIVE – We spoke to two key players who have been part of the new policy being put into place this academic year. Sussex University has…
Read now: The Badger’s Eighth Edition
Pick up a copy of the Badger’s Eighth edition of the academic year! From post-valentines reflections to pressing uni updates, this edition is a must read. What’s inside? Quarantine hotels…
Sussex’s last affordable student accommodation set for demolition
Words by Grace Raines The University of Sussex has confirmed that Park Village is set to be demolished. Providing affordable accommodation on campus since the ‘70s, Park Village, and the…
Bill Russo: Sussex Student to Senior Whitehouse Aide
Words by Grace Raines A Sussex alumnus has become a key member of President Biden’s administration following the defeat of Donald Trump in the recent US presidential elections. Bill Russo…
Societies in a Lockdown: Surviving in a pandemic
Words by Luke Thompson Lockdown three is well underway, and with no clear end in sight, the question of how Sussex societies will keep membership and interest stable throughout the…
Covid-19 breaches: Students evicted from on-campus accommodation
Words by Kiran Sokhi Students of the University of Sussex have been evicted from on-campus accommodation as a consequence of breaching Covid-19 restrictions for instance by throwing parties in halls…
Under the Sheets launch survey to expose sexual violence at Sussex
Words by Ellie Doughty Under the Sheets, a student-led campaign group at Sussex, has recently launched a survey investigating experiences of sexual violence at Sussex university. The survey is in…
Sussex reveals plans to get students home for Christmas
Words by Stevie Elkington The University of Sussex is participating in the Government’s mass asymptomatic testing programme and they will offer tests from November 30 until December 11. Sussex will…
Read now: The Badger’s Fifth Edition
Lockdown is well underway and the news keeps rolling in so pick up a copy of The Badger for your bi-weekly update on all things Sussex student and beyond.